Building A Backyard Wetland Using The Liner Technique

In this video, Kathlyn Osagie breaks down every step involved in building a backyard wetland using a liner. It starts by placing the laser level in a safe location on higher ground in relation to the proposed wetland. Next, use your design sheet and start putting wire flags down. Adjust the wire flags with elevation readings to get the flattest area -meaning the least change in elevation from the top of your wetland to the lowest edge of your wetland. Next, start digging from the center of your wetland and take elevation readings to make sure you get the desired depth. Then you will put down the geotextile, pvc liner, and lastly another layer of geotextile. The three liners will then be staked down and the excess will be trimmed off. Cover the liner with 6” of soil. Put logs and branches back for wildlife to use. Lastly, mulch and seed your wetland.