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old pond

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Question
I have a 15yr old pondthat has almost straight sides. I built it b-4 they started slanting them. what is the cheapest way of making a shelf or slant? And who should I get materials from? I have a new dog and he can not get out. I have about 8" overhang on my liner. If I put rocks in it to make a "slant" how will clean it? Now I drain it once a year.  thanks, cheryl  

Answer
hi,
seeing that your pond is a liner it will be difficult to make a shelf, if it had been concrete you could have put rocks or stones at the sides to make a shelf, but seeing that it is a liner they could make holes in it.maybe you can find some kind of plastic basket that may do it, but apart from that I am afraid that I cannot think of any other way to help you.
George.