| You can add a lot of interest to your | | | | bridge needs to be and what shape would best |
| landscaping project by adding a bridge to | | | | fit with the rest of your scheme. |
| your design. If you have the room for it a | | | | |
| bridge will be an exciting focal point. | | | | How to Get Started |
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| Using A Bridge In Your Backyard Design | | | | Before you get digging you should plot out |
| | | | the area where the pond will be using paint. |
| You may want to consider building a bridge in | | | | Once this is done you can get your spade out, |
| your garden if you have enough space for it. | | | | remembering to dig a few inches deeper that |
| It can really add a rather original and | | | | the intended depth of the finished water |
| attractive angle to your design scheme. | | | | feature, say about 15 to 20". |
| Overall adding a bridge would a fairly quick | | | | |
| process, and there are quite a few ways to go | | | | Cleaning Up The Rubble |
| about it. | | | | |
| | | | As you need you will unearth pointed rocks |
| Add a pond and a bridge to your landscape | | | | and hard roots that could pierce through the |
| | | | lining of the pond: you therefore need to |
| Ponds are a great focal point in any garden | | | | remove all debris that can get in the way, |
| and also add a very chilled and relaxed feel | | | | leaving the surface even. If this is not done |
| to your overall design. For instance you | | | | properly then you run the risk of the overall |
| could locate the pond close to your patio or | | | | result looking off once the pond is filled |
| decking, then add a path and bridge so you | | | | with water. |
| can easily cross the expanse of water. It is | | | | |
| guaranteed to add quite of bit of pizzazz to | | | | Using a Layer Of Sand |
| your décor! | | | | |
| | | | In order to help keeping the pond liner |
| Doing It Yourself vs. Hiring A Specialist | | | | firmly where you need it to stay you can use |
| | | | a layer of sand underneath. You can always |
| If you're planning to add a bridge to your | | | | cut any additional material that is not |
| back garden, you can either decide to do all | | | | required but you should keep enough liner to |
| the work yourself, or get a professional in | | | | put over the edges of your pond. A useful |
| to get the job done. This last option may | | | | trick to make the liner more flexible and |
| work out to be rather costly so you may want | | | | help it stretch is to leave it to warm up in |
| to consider building the bridge on your own - | | | | a sunny spot first. |
| this would also give you greater satisfaction | | | | |
| showing off your handiwork! | | | | Putting The Bridge In |
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| How To Go About Building A Bridge In Your | | | | When you are finally ready to install your |
| Yard | | | | footbridge in its intended location you |
| | | | should position stones all around the edges |
| In addition to some creativity you will need | | | | of your pond. You can be quite creative there |
| basic materials such as timber and nails to | | | | and add even more interest to the feature by |
| build a footbridge to go over an existing | | | | choosing rocks of particular shapes or color. |
| water feature like a pond. Then, before you | | | | As you put your bridge in place ensure that |
| get started in earnest you will need to | | | | it is completely stable and is properly |
| consider the particulars of your backyard | | | | anchored, so you can enjoy its great |
| such as whether there will be a path going | | | | decorative effect straight away. |
| from the patio to the bridge, how long the | | | | |