Small backyard ponds can be a source of relaxation and peaceful repose. The style, shape and size of a pond in your backyard will depend upon your own desire and is best to stay within proportion to the existing size and scale of your yard. The backyard pond will require upkeep with periodic maintenance for years of lasting enjoyment. you may wish to do the upkeep and maintenance yourself or hire a professional pond maintenance company to do the work for you.

When I am driving down the streets in my neighborhood, I cannot know for sure if there is a pond near me. When flying in an airplane and looking down, I do have a birds eye view of which yards have ponds near me.