Oddly enough, but reservoirs in the suburban areas of our fellow citizens quite recently were incredibly rare. The appearance of such a pond, the smell of water and rainbow overflows above its surface - all this allows you to escape from the hardships of being and relax. The only difficulty is that the device of a decorative reservoir for most summer residents is a real secret. In this article we will try to reveal the main points of the compact pond.
If you do not delve into the jungle of professional construction using concrete and heavy equipment, it is easiest to make a reservoir of ready-made forms, which can be purchased in many specialized stores. In this case, the device of a decorative reservoir becomes accessible to everyone.
Note that it is best to buy a form in the design of which there is a special swamp zone. This will allow you to plant moisture-loving plants in the pond, which will make the pond even more beautiful. If such a product is not on sale, then you can buy special hanging baskets that are hung to the required depth. However, for the same purpose it is convenient to use containers made of coconut nuts. With them, from a decorative reservoir, you can make a real water garden, which will have a lasting effect on all your guests.
The hardest thing is to set the form correctly. It is very important to choose the right place for the pond. It is necessary not only to place it in the most successful place in the garden, in which it will fit well into the overall composition. Please note that there should be a decent distance from the decorative pond to the trees, as their roots can destroy the shape.
Before starting work, you need to carefully mark the perimeter of the pond, using pegs and twine for this. It should be noted that on the perimeter you need to throw 15-20 cm, so that there is space for adding soil. The entire fertile layer is removed to subsequently be used in the garden.
Dig a pit 15 cm deeper than the height of the mold. The base is carefully rammed, and then large river sand is poured onto it. It is necessary to constantly monitor the process using the building level. Then, the device of the decorative reservoir continues, setting the form. It is 1/3 filled with water, after which they begin to fill the gap between it and the river sand dug out by the pit. To make it lay as tight as possible, the sand is slightly moistened with water.
Note that the soil near the form will still settle, and therefore for a couple of days it is periodically watered and sand is poured. Only after this period can planting and decoration of the coastal area begin.
By the way, in the gardens quite often you can see decorative ponds made from old barrels or bathtubs. Of course, it is difficult to call this option optimal, but if you have at least some design abilities, then even such a decorative pond in the garden can become a real decoration for a personal plot.
Shores are best formed with beautifully shaped boulders, driftwood and hygrophilous plants. Of course, all decorative elements must be fully combined with each other.