A successfully built pond provides a feeling of restfulness in an area of interest. And always draws a viewers attention. Creating an artificial water feature that looks like it has always been there can be a challenge. The surrounding should be carefully examined. Since water always sinks to the lowest part of a landscape it would look unnatural to have it in a slope or have it burrowed into the top of a ridge or knoll. Materials that match those found naturally on the site should be used in the construction. The edge of a natural pond is much like the surrounding ground. If there is no rock in the setting, there is