Water Gardening: Pond Pump Question & Building on a Slope , 1 by DHaley5166

DHaley5166 wrote:
I am very new to these forums so please bare with me if this has already been asked... I want to build a pond but I have a sloping back yard. I will attach a picture but I'm not sure it shows the grade. And I feel somewhat awkward asking this question but Which way should the pump face? I'm assuming it should be on the uphillside of my slope. And does anyone has suggestions on preparation of the site? Or extra steps I should take.

Another question is My mother had a Koi pond and passed a few years ago. My sister has let the pond dry up and I have managed to save some plants. Now she says I can come get the Pump and Skimmer. She is going to fill in this area. The pump sits on a waterfall. I'm not sure how this Pump was installed much less how to remove it? Any suggestions would be greatly apprciated!. I really want to try to preserve what My mother so enjoyed