Building Garden Ponds. By Rome Neal. August 6, 2002 / 1:25 PM EDT / CBS Garden and backyards can ... Molded ponds are harder to put in than a pond with a flexible liner.

But before you start building, bear in mind that ponds can be heavily regulated. In some places, large ponds can be regulated like pools; they need permits to build and they have to be fenced in.

For many, there’s nothing better than relaxing in a backyard garden and listening to water gurgling over a small waterfall. “We did a survey and the No. 1 reason people wanted a water f… ...

Ponds are also a popular area for birds to congregate, which means you may need to regularly clean up bird poop, Smith adds. Pest Issues Your pond could attract predators if you have aquatic animals.