In part 1 of this article we discussed general pond design and using an underlay underneath your pond liner. In this article we will try to explain the best way to lay out your liner and fill the pond.

If you have room in your garden, a good idea is to lay out the liner and spread tit across the lawn. Assuming the day is sunny the liner will warm up in the sun so it will be easier to smooth out any creases that may have developed since it was rolled or packaged, this will also make the liner more pliable.

Lay the liner across the complete area of the pond making sure that it is draped loosely across the hole. Make sure that when the liner sinks into the pond there is enough liner at the sides to drop into the pond comfortably and there is still enough liner around the outer edges to be well above the pond level.

Placing bricks or stones around the edges of the pond to keep the liner in place while you fill it will keep the liner in position while it fills. This will mean it only gradually sinks into the pond and does not pull too much in any single direction. Fill the pond slowly using a hose and the pond liner will sink into the pond gradually. The weight of the water will mould the pond liner to the exact shape of the pond and as long as no creases appear when the pond fills there should be no further problems.