Pond Excavation and Hand Tool Tips

[timtim930]

where do you get your tampers from?

[Z71Ranger]

I say use a use a small backhoe.

[ThePondDigger]

@Z71Ranger I agree 100% to equipment when you can get it in the yard. Here in Southern California that is not always possible.

[mpineda9]

you guys are the best showing people a lot of tips... keep it up....you are the best.

[ThePondDigger]

@mpineda9 What a great compliment. Thanks for the feedback!

[Xolette]

You have no idea how helpful this video is! Me and the 2 people who want to start up a pond are more intimidated by digging the hole (since our soil is rock hard) than the actual pond itself! Thank you for posting.

[ThePondDigger]

@Xolette I think this is an important video and I'm glad for your feedback. On my travels I have come across a great deal of ponds that should have been excavated differently. Glad to be of service.

[Xolette]

@ThePondDigger I also tried searching other pond videos on YouTube, but your channel is the best by far!  Much thanks!

[10kpondguy]

see i should have rented one of those electric jackhammers with the bit, my soil is heavy packed clay, with nasty roots......awesome vid guys.

[lickthesofa]

Your videos have been exceptionally helpful. I'm still in the planning stages of my pond, but your videos have made me feel a lot more comfortable with taking on a project like this.

Thanks!

[ThePondDigger]

Thanks for the feedback. We're here to help!

[Arteolike]

I really like the quality and would like to know what camera you are using?

[K9TMD]

Some great tools and tips guys. But...do you never use an excavator? The micro ones such as the Kubota U10 will shrink own and squeeze through a 30" gap with ease. Coupled with a mini tracked barrow makes life a helluva lot easier. No critiscism intended, of coarse, just this guy trying to make life easier after 40 years of hand digging lol

[ThePondDigger]

We actually had a small bobcat on location for a spell on this pond for chunking out a large section and for hauling the stone and dirt around the property. I know a great percentage of the viewers looking for tips will be using hand tools so we posted this video for their benefit. I really should use machinery more often than I do. Thanks for the comment.

[K9TMD]

Yeah, worth every penny of the hire cost

[oOoRandomnessoOo]

If I'm not allowed to use a jackhammer, how can I dig through hard clay? Even a little bit is hard to get through.

[ThePondDigger]

You will have to use a pick. It will take you longer but it will be like working out in the gym! Build nice muscle tone in your arms!  Be sure to wet the area down well before digging. Hard clay is much easier to dig in if you keep it wet. MESSY, but easier to dig in. We are based in Redlands, California and the dirt here is RED CLAY!

[lacarretadelamuerte]

great video

[ThePondDigger]

Thanks for the comment!

The Pond Digger

[gumper5242]

I have been watching hundreds of lanscaping and pond making videos lately and you guys are the best. I plan on putting in a waterfall and pond some day soon.

[ThePondDigger]

That's the best compliment you could pass our way. We strive for the best in everything we do. I hope our information makes the construction on your pond smooth and easy.

The Pond Digger

[JayRabzEnjoi]

You guys probably have one of the best jobs in the world, i would love to design and contruct ponds.

[ThePondDigger]

We do have one of the coolest jobs in the world! I love going to work each and every day. I wouldn't have it any other way.

The Pond Digger

[Venrellin]

thnx for the vids keep them coming! 5 stars

[ThePondDigger]

We have more on the way so stay tuned. Thanks for the rating!

The Pond Digger

[racingking46]

Once again another great video!

[ThePondDigger]

Thank you much!

The Pond Digger

[Arteolike]

Hey, do you have a video of this pond completed? looks interesting! Please post a video of this completed pond!

[ThePondDigger]

We are still in the middle of this pond build. The project is close to our headquarters so we are taking advantage and shooting as many HOW TO, tips and tricks videos while we are close to home. We will have another video of the project early next week on stacking your rock work in the pond.

So we will post several more videos using this pond as demonstration pond. Stay tuned.

The Pond Digger

[Arteolike]

Good idea! And are you installing a bottom drain, with the skimmer or just one?