Many owners of country houses decorate their plots, constructing a pond. In order for a small pond not to turn into a dirty puddle, it is necessary to plan it correctly, choose a suitable place and material. Professional builders will perfectly cope with the task, but you can make a pond with your own hands.
Pond area
Choose a place for construction so that the garden pond is well lit for half a day. To see how the sun's rays fall on this territory, it is necessary to carry out work in the summer. The open blown area is also not suitable for vegetation and the inhabitants of the reservoir.
The garden pond under the tree will be clogged with fallen leaves. Coniferous trees planted near the water also pollute it. It should be noted that it is very difficult to find the perfect place for a reservoir. Experts advise equipping it on a flat area and at the lowest point.
The choice of shape and material
Arranging a garden pond from ready-made forms is the easiest way. Such tanks are usually made of frost-resistant polyethylene or fiberglass. The most popular are bowls with winding shores.
A garden pond is also being built using a polyvinyl chloride film (PVC), as well as using butyl rubber and rubber waterproofing. Cheaper - PVC, it comes in different thicknesses and is easy to use. Mainly use black and swamp film. Rubber waterproofing should only be welded by specialists. It is much more expensive, but made of environmentally friendly material.
Installing a plastic bowl
A bowl is placed on a pre-planned area, marked with pegs and a cord is drawn. 20 cm are added to the marked form. The fertile layer is removed to a depth of 150 mm. Choosing the ground, copy the contours of the bowl. The entire surface of the pit inside is leveled and compacted. Sand is poured into the bottom of the pit.
The tank must be gently lowered to the bottom and rocked so that it snaps into place. After that, it is pressed to the base of the pit. With the help of the level, they check how correctly the finished form is set. Then the decorative garden pond is filled with water, pouring sand and earth under the bowl. The soil is poured into small spaces at the edges of the reservoir with your hands or a trowel.
Backlight
For water features, lighting plays a huge role. Ground, underwater, floating lights create a special atmosphere. The selection of lighting should be carried out by a specialist. This also applies to safety with electrical appliances. Certified equipment designed for this purpose must be installed.
Reservoir stocking
If you build a garden pond with your own hands to decorate the site , only a few fish are launched into it. Brightly colored fish such as koi carps are suitable for this. There are over 80 species of these fish.
Landscaping
For landscaping around the pond use marsh marigold. This is an unpretentious and frost-resistant plant. Water hyacinth and a water lily, cattail narrow-leaved and broadleaf, iris, horsetail and so on are suitable for the pond.
A pond in the garden is the dream of many, and it can be translated into reality. A fountain or a pond in the country house will create an atmosphere of comfort and tranquility.