Free Backyard
Pond and Water Garden Project Plans and Building Guides from The Family Handyman Magazine
Improve your Landscape, yard and
garden with a beautiful Koi pond, stream, waterfall or fountain.
Follow easy, step-by-step instructions, plans and
photographs to get great results.

Build a Backyard Pond and Waterfall
A backyard pond with running water, floating plants and darting
fish can make a bland space breathtaking. Keeping it attractive
and trouble free with this building guide.
A Pond in a Box
Build an attractive but simple, above-ground pond in a weekend.
It features a fountain and a trellis. It's attractive, yet you
avoid the tough digging.
Build a Backyard Waterfall and Stream
Create a rippling, rock-lined stream with multiple waterfalls in
your backyard.
Garden Pond and Deck
Plans for a
rectangular reflecting pond with ground-level boardwalk.
Build a Pond and Fountain in One
Day
Build a compact, yet attractive fountain and pond using
simple off-the-shelf materials for less than $200.
Build a Water Garden with a
Waterfall
Build your own pond and waterfall, then stock it with
plants and fish.
Water Garden Stream
Add the magic of moving water to your backyard, with a
waterfall and pond.
Build a Backyard Waterfall in One
Weekend
Build
a small pond with stonework and a waterfall in as little
as one weekend.
Low-Maintenance Water Feature
You can build this
beautiful artesian fountain in just two days.
How to Build a Garden Fountain
Modeled after an old millstone, this little fountain is
the perfect size for a patio or small backyard.
How to Build a Bamboo Water
Feature
Here's a simple and
elegant way to add a soothing waterfall to your backyard. Make this
easy-to-build Japanese bamboo water feature in a single day.
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