I really want to relax after the summer heat and physical work near the picturesque place. Perhaps the first thing that pops up in thoughts is water. Unfortunately, not to all owners of the plots are lucky to have a reservoir in the country. Therefore, many dackets draw up a mini pond at the cottage with their own hands. We will talk about this in this article.
Perhaps first you will have questions: how to do? what material? Where to post? But believe me, to build a pond with your own hands. Moreover, we are talking about a small pond at the cottage - mini copy of water bodies from 0.5 to 1.5 m3.
Design of the future prudy
Thanks to today's technologies, the owner can build a pond of any complexity. For example, there are three possible options for a small pond: crush the film recess in the ground and fill it with water; use the finished container that may be right at hand; Pour the lines of deepening in the ground with concrete and pour water.
Option 1
To begin with, create a project of the future pond. Think of the width, depth and boards for planting plants. Start applying contours on Earth. This can be made paint or sand.
If several tiers are planned in the pond, then place them and dig alternately Purchase a film for your reservoir with the calculation of +0.5 m on the sides on the sides of the bowl of the kittle. You will need more purchases: Geekanan - the material that is placed on the bottom and walls of the bowl to protect the film from damage. Although you can use something from the covers: an unnecessary carpet, old linoleum.
Geeking for water bodies Film can be secured with rubble, having laid it into the trench thresholds dug around the edges. Fill the pond with water gradually, making breaks. Put the shore line stones and pour into the penny of the pond.
Option 2.
First, decide on the form of the container in which water will be. Then hover under it the pit, retreating 30 cm from the sides. Failure the bottom to be smooth. If you have chosen a multi-tiered plastic form, then the water is fill gradually, and the space between the shape and the bowl of the pit is fill in sand.
There is still a lot of options for a small pond at the cottage. Can be used:
- Unnecessary bath. Apply the size of the bathroom to the area, adding 10 cm on the sides. Drive cut 20 cm deeper. Under the drain hole of the bath Make drainage from stones for draining. At the bottom of the pits, put a crushed stone with sand and sink.
- Pelvis. We go along the path of least resistance and use the most budget option, because even a holey basic can be put into the move, closing the hole with a film. Leave the edges of the pelvis over the soil. Under the bottom and between the pelvis walls and pans, lay the layer from the clay and sand solution. At the bottom of the basin, pour the soil to plant a row and humor or what to choose. Such a pond will be miniature and beautiful.
Pond from bathroom And still tires, barrel, boat or even the old cabinet! It is convenient that some of these tanks can be added to the house for the winter. Indeed, make a pond with your own hands it is not difficult!
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Option 3.
I think many will agree that for the construction of the pond in the third version, some, at least the basic skills of the builder are needed. But at the same time, let it scare that, because any dacket or the owner of the site in the private sector has already a little builder. And as a reward for works, you will have an almost eternal paradise in my yard.
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Seriously approach the choice of the place of the pond, because it will be impossible to transfer it. Now you can start.
If you decide to make a reservoir without thresholds, it will largely simplify the task. Kopinate with slopes under 45 degrees. Failure a deepening and pour it off with sand.
At the bottom of PET or PVC film, without pulling it hard. Start the concrete from the walls, and then go to the bottom.
Try to make this part of the job in one day to avoid cracks at the joints.
Click reinforced grid. The second layer of concrete pour out as soon as the first is dried. Constantly check the level of the horizon. Pour water when concrete finally hardened.
Pond from concrete Before deciding to build a pond, decide which designer idea will look especially organically in your site. If the house, paths and flower beds are strictly inserted, boldly break the pond of clear forms. If you like all the natural, then any arbitrary form will suit.
Decide with the place
How to make all the inhabitants of the pond be cozy? If you have a big plot of land, then carefully examine the terrain in order not to make a mistake with the choice. There are several secrets that we share.
- The roots of old trees can interfere with the work, and with time even the walls of the reservoir. Also fallen leaves and fruits will make you often clean your pond.
- Choose a place with the calculation that the pond will be in the shade for some time so that algae and microorganisms do not develop in it too active.
- At the same time, the sun is needed for plants along the bracket. So you have to look for an optimal option, given these nuances.
- If your reservoir is small, but deep, then take care, so that it is always in the field of visibility when children play nearby. And why such beauty is hiding from the eyes?
- Best reservoir will look in the cavity. To the lake, the river, the sea is almost always descended.
Mini-pond for giving Think over possible ecosystem
If you want fish and blooming flowers in your pond, then several rules from this section will help you.
Selection of plants
Decorative flowers in the pond do not suffer from temperature drop and can even tolerate frosts (of course, in addition to southern varieties of plants that will need to hide for winter). But still make sure that the water in the pond will heat up at least five hours during the day.
The smaller the light, the faster the mini pond in the country turn into a small swamp. Then he will look completely unattractive, a characteristic smell and flowering will appear.
In nature, the amazing self-cleaning process was launched, and at home the owner must take care of the purity of the reservoir.
As in a natural reservoir, the plants in the home pond are divided into such types:
- those that grow on the shore;
- those growing in a wet zone on the border with water;
- floating on the surface;
- shallow and those that grow at a depth.
Although on the shore along the pond, the air humidity will be higher than in other places, simple garden plants will be able to take care there. But still think that they do not look ridiculously or by chance next to other dwellers of the pond. It will be harmonious to combine begonias, Aquiegia, Balzamine and many other perennial plants that are used to decorate landscapes.
Zone with constant humidity, but without water stagnation, this is the best place for moisture-loving perennial plants. Among these stars Labaznik (Tavolga), Lizikhiton, Darmer, Iris and Mn.
Irises also successfully get along and shallow water. Competition them make up Susak, Pontedery, tail The deep-sea queen can rightly call the pita. She calmly copes with harsh winters. The pitches are not only beautiful, but also useful. They can create a shadow needed for the pond. Among other deep-sea beauties Lotus (however, it is necessary to dig it for the winter, because most of the territory of the former USSR without a small 8 months water does not heat up, as needed for flowering of such varieties), waterfronts, oronium, water walnut and many other bizarre inhabitants of depths.
The rivals of deep-water plants are algae, which saturate the water of the pond with oxygen and maintain the vital activity of other organisms. Among them, the shrovers, rogue, etc.
Animals inhabitants
Insects, microorganisms and the simplest plants will be headed in your pond yourself. About fish you will need to take care of yourself.
Fish in a reservoir in the country But do not think that you cannot start them. In fact, nothing supernatural is there. Check your reservoir depth - it must be at least 90 cm deep. It is necessary for fish, because so they can overweight. Yes, and in summer, water does not warm too much. Less depth ponds are suitable only for growing decorative plants.
By the way, a third of the surface of the water should be closed with greens in ponds with fish.
Water has always attracted a person. That is why many are thinking about how to make a mini-pond in the country with their own hands, because then in landscape design there will be their own highlight. To be near the water - naturally for a person. You can relax on the shore, run fish, make a fountain or waterfall.
What are the ponds
Tradition to decorate areas near the house reservoirs came to us from the east. But we will not consider simple stone bowls in the yard. After all, we are interested in the integration of the pond in the design of the site. So, East. There are 2 options for design: Chinese and Japanese. In China, the mini-pond was a reservoir, richly decorated with lush plants. He resembled a wildlife corner. In Japan, the ponds were different - in the style of minimalism. By making this tradition, European designers began to make ponds in their own way. Often they were proper geometric shape. What style to choose is the taste of each owner.
There are no fundamental differences in the construction of water bodies, so this material will be useful, whatever style for your structure you chose. It can be a traditional Chinese or Japanese mini-pond or creation in the style of high-tech. Creating a pond is a fascinating business, and you can connect all members of your family to it. This is especially true. Well, if you run fish, the children will be happy to feed them. The only thing that is not recommended to do in the pond is to swim. To do this, the pool is designed.
Construction of the pond
Just like in any other construction, you need to choose the right place. Do not build a water where water will be under the sun all day. Plants will be tugged from excess sunlights, and algae in water will multiply intensively, and tamper. At the same time, if you make a pond on the shadow side of the site, it will adversely affect the growth of plants. The optimal option is when the sun's rays light up with a reservoir at least 5 hours a day. Do not have a mini-pond and near the trees. Doing the pond in the garden with their own hands, keep in mind that in the fall all the fallen leaves will be in the water and rot. In addition, the cropped roots of trees can damage the bowl, even if you make it from concrete. Such a garden reservoir should be located at some distance from the trees. In extreme cases, select the place where old trees are growing, cut them down, remove the stumps and use this place for the pond in the garden.
You should be able to admire your creation. What can it be in the reservoir if it is located in the depths of the site and it will not be visible? Well positioned the pond near the garden gazebo or terrace at home. Or install a comfortable shop on the shore so that you can sit, enjoying beauty.
It is necessary to choose the size of the reservoir. Here, too, there are recommendations, according to which the pond occupies 3% of the plot. This is the best option. However, not all people who want to decorate their plot in this way are followed. Often make mini-reservoirs from old baths or even basins. Construct and tire pond. Well, lovers of large reservoirs spend a lot of strength to dig the corresponding pit. Or make two ponds and a small river duct connecting two reservoirs. This is a personal matter of everyone. In any case, whatever reservoir you have made to do, look at different options for how you can make a pond in the country with your own hands, you will help you in this photo.
By choosing a place, proceed to the chopping kittle. Marking can be done with the help of a conventional rope. If the volume of work is large, it will be more rational to use the labor of hired workers or excavator. Well, a little pond can be digging up and yourself. But before you remove the land, you need to decide how you will make a reservoir. There are different options. You can install the formwork and pour walls and the bottom of the cap concrete with the addition of liquid glass for waterproofing. Or buy an annual plastic container for a pond and dig a pit under it. And you can use the most budget version - PVC film, which will cover the bottom and walls of the pit.
Kotlovan rushes by ledge (usually 2-3). On them then plants are planted. The deepest place is not recommended to do a deeper 1.5-1.8 m. Do not do the pond and too small, since in this case the water will warm the sun strongly. Some owners merge her for the winter, and others are not. Typically, water is left if fish are launched into the pond. If the depth of the pit is normal, then they winter in its deepest place. Well, if the bowl is too small, then the water in winter freezes and the fish are dying.
So, drunk under a small pond dug. What's next? It is necessary to seal the walls and bottom. Consider the option with PVC film as the most budget.
The film is recommended to work in the warm season when it is most elastic. At the bottom of the pit and the terrace is poured a thick layer of sand and tamper. Film is stacked on it. Sand is needed in order to accidentally not damage the material with sharp stones or roots of plants in the ground. The film will serve as excellent waterproofing that does not allow water to go into the soil. On the surface of the Earth, around the pit, the film bends and attached by large stones. Making this garden reservoir, you will place the stones more beautifully, but so far you need to finish with the bowl. When the film is set, it is recommended to pour the sand layer on it. If the plants on the terraces will land in the ground, then you need to pour and land, but it is much easier to plant plants in pots.
Another point that must be foreseen when building a mini-pond is that water should be flowing. So you have to spend much less effort to clean the bowl and water replacement. Make so that the water circulate is quite easy. You need to install the submersible pump in the pond. The water supplied along the hose will pass through the filter and merge into the bowl again. Making a reservoir at the cottage, drain design can be chosen any. It can be a stream flowing with a nearby alpine slide (which is where you can go the ground from the pit), and you can make a fountain, which is also easily constructed. It is only necessary to make a beautifully embossing the pipe connected to the pump and towering over the stroke of water. By building such a pond in the country with your own hands, pay enough time to its design. You can use natural stones, paving slabs, a terrace board and other materials. Your fantasy is not limited. You can also provide a multi-colored backlight that will be lit in the evening. In the choice you will be helped by different variants of water bodies in the country.
Making a pond with their own hands, you need to strictly observe security measures if the backlight is planned, as water and electricity are a dangerous combination. Use only factory sealing lamps that are specifically designed for water installation. If you do everything correctly, then such a dacha pond with a fountain and illumination will be a real pearl of your country area.
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Mini-pond
As already mentioned, in addition to a large bowl, a tire pond can be made. It will be quite small, but in his own way perfect. Make it is much easier than a large reservoir. You need to pick up an old big tire from Kamaz or tractor and insert it into the ground. The tire pond from the inside is also laid out by PVC film. 1 small terrace is envisaged for plant landing. Small tires are not recommended. After all, the reservoir will be tiny. But the tires from passenger cars can be used when you want to make a cascade of small ponds, the water in which will flow from one to another. Such a structure also looks great, especially if well decorated. For this purpose, you can use basins or old baths. Tires can be applied and for the structure of a bed around a large pond. In this case, they can be painted with bright colors.
Conclusion
As you can see, make a pond with their own hands just enough. You only need to fulfill the following requirements:
- choose the right place;
- make good waterproofing;
- provide water circulation;
- beautifully arrange space around the pond.
And then, by creating a pond with their own hands, you can rightfully be proud of them. The creation of a beautiful artificial reservoir is creativity, where you will fully use all your fantasy. Related that it should harmonize well with the other elements of landscape design. Although there were reviewed options for construction in the country area, the pond can be built in the courtyard of a private house in the city. Beautifully decorated small reservoirs can decorate any courtyard.
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ABOUT difty of the best accents in landscape decoration can be an artificial reservoir. Such a structure will delight the owners of the site and will serve as a great place to relax. Many cottage sites are limited in size and are not suitable for large reservoirs, but having instructions and certain construction skills, you can make a small pond in the country with your own hands step by step. Photo All stages of installation will allow you to decide on the technical side of the issue. Before installing the water, you will need to prepare certain materials, choose a suitable project and familiarize yourself with the recommendations from specialists.
To build a beautiful pond in the country, it is not necessary to spend a lot of money. From the primary options you can build a budget option
I solve how to make a pond in the country with your own hands, you first need to decide on the size and shape of the structure. These parameters are dependent on the size of the site and the preferences of the owners. At the same time, the water can be both a strict geometric shape and have natural contours of a natural pond.
The following requirements are presented to the place of the future location of the water structure:
- the reservoir should not be covered with sunshine all day, just 7-8 hours per day. With intense lighting, water can bloom;
- the pond should not be located in a too shaded place;
- there should be no trees nearby, as the foliage will pollute water;
- the selected place should not be very frozen by the wind.
When choosing a good place, the value has a terrain and a good design review from any place.
If the pond is planned to install the fountain, then it is necessary to take care of the convenient electrification. Special rules when choosing a configuration of the structure does not exist. Pond can have any form - asymmetric, loop, oblong or square.
Helpful information!The deeper container, the more in a brighter place should be the pond. If the fish will dwell in water, then it is worth considering that the amount of oxygen is reduced in a strongly heated water.
The pond in the country's own hands step by step: photo and installation guide
There are several ways to build a pond in the country with their own hands. Select landscape photo ideas will help. To quickly carry out installation works, it is worth purchasing a finished form. There are special tanks from rubber rubber and reinforced plastic on sale. The budget option is the insulating film.
Installation using the finished form
After selecting a suitable place, the finished form should be put on the ground and to read the contour. Marks made trench. After mounting the tank, it needs to be filled by a third and adding sand to the formed emptiness. Then the bowl is filled with water. After the shrinkage around the received reservoir, plants are planted, and a stone is stacked.
Helpful information!Plastic containers are distinguished by durability and simplicity of installation, but such structures are destroyed in time under the influence of ultraviolet rays. The best option is a fiberglass tank that is strengthened by the rubber basis.
Film arrangement
With the right approach, you can equip the pond from the film with your own hands. Step-by-step photos demonstrate how to perform a good job. For installation, you can choose the following colors of the film:
- black reflects the clouds well, it looks like a mirror;
- brown material imitates the ground at the bottom;
- cream and blue film will give similarity with the pool and at the same time fish are remarkably visible.
When choosing a material, it is worth paying attention to the composition of the material, thickness and resistance to mechanical damage. Bonding material is made by special glue. The use of the film can be accompanied by a preliminary arrangement of a sand pillow. The laid film must lie freely, without excess tension. After laying the material, the pit can be filled with stones. After the water is disappeared into the tank for several days, the film can be trimmed.
Helpful information!The harder the device of the reservoir, the more stronger there should be a film.
Features of water filtration and plant landing
Installation of the filtering system must necessarily accompany the design of the pond at the dacha with their own hands. At the same time, the photo of the necessary work can be viewed on the site. This is especially important when running fish.
Filtration kits can be purchased in stores. They are attached to the instruction with which the equipment is installed. An important stage is the planting of plants. For the landing in the water will fit the graonist and tail. You can choose floating cultures: hyacinths and lilies. Ferns, reeds and reeds will look around the reservoir.
Helpful information!Artificial reservoir must be cleaned periodically. At the same time, the bottom should be cleaned of il, leaves and other garbage.
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Pond at the cottage with your own hands: Landscape photo ideas and decoration
Special design requires ponds in the country with their own hands. The photo displays the best designer techniques. Statuettes, stones and beautiful trees can be used as decor. Drops and uneven relief make it possible to build a cascade and a waterfall. The original solution will be a bridge or artificial ride.
The finished facility can be decorated with the following elements:
- it is fascinating underwater illumination, for this, mini spotlights are mounted;
- for mounting fountains, different types of pumps will be required.
Vegetation is considered an important decoration. It can be planted in baskets filled with land and install on the surface of the reservoir. Nearly, high varieties of plants will look good.
Helpful information!Before purchasing Fish, you need to clarify the conditions for their content. Some species of fish are entitled among themselves, so you need to choose those who will stay with each other.
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- the pond is better to draw up stones of different sizes. Harmonious combination of blocks with small stones will create a magnificent view;
- do not use when creating water bodies, the sheer surfaces on which it is difficult to place plants;
- when gardening, it is worth using containers that will prevent the strong growth of plants.
Helpful information!For planting water crops requires a special soil. At the same time, plants should not occupy more than half of the area of \u200b\u200bthe reservoir.
How to prepare a reservoir for winter
The pond, made of plastic bowl, is well tolerating the winter cooling. So that the bowl is not deformed under the load of the ice, you can lower several plastic sand bottles into the container.
In the case of a film design, a similar method can also be used. In winter, equipment and plants should be covered. When the first appearance of the leaf fall, the pond must be covered with a fine-colored grid. Before the frosts are cleaning the water and water pumping. Plants and fish must be sent to winter facilities. Pumps and filtering equipment should also be removed.
In the spring, the reservoir can be launched when the night temperatures will become higher than the zero mark. When complying with all the installation rules and in the presence of high-quality material, you can build a beautiful pond in the shortest possible time. The use of stylish decor elements will create an excellent central composition on the plot.
For a long time he was heard, the water calms down, but more and more they say that if it is near the house, it brings well-being and money. Not always natural reservoirs can be located on the territory of the site, more often they are created by artificially. That is why we decided to tell you how to create an extraordinary beauty corner in our garden with our own hands using for this, remedies.
A very important point in creating an artificial reservoir is a terrain that surrounds your home, and therefore it is simply necessary to pay attention to it. Review the entire existing area, perhaps there are natural recesses or small holes, if any, then we advise you to use them.
Where to place an artificial pond in the country
Place an artificial reservoir is better closer to the house, so it will have natural lighting. It is important that if you have small children, you can always control their games near the water. From the point of view of Feng-Shuya, the reservoirs must be located on the eastern or southern part of the site, then water benefits, it is also not recommended to use areas planted with trees and shrubs, especially if they are fruit.
The fact is that any plant has roots, which can adversely affect the condition of the walls of your reservoir, and the fruits and leaves, falling into the water, will start over with time, why water will quickly determine. If you really want to have a small reservoir in the garden on your site, then take care that it is always clean and well-groomed.
Artificial water bodies do not need to do deep, as they are not intended for swimming, but are part of the decor of your site, in addition, to care for small lakes is much easier. It is also worth noting that they need to change water, and clean it, and therefore take care that the water source is as close as possible, thereby it will be easier for it to fill it.
What makes a pond in the garden
It is possible to arrange a water from finished containers in the form of fiberglass, insulating floors, flexible and hard, polyethylene, PVC films, or butyl rubber rubber. At the same time, if you want to achieve originality, we advise you to carefully study your barn and see, perhaps, there were launched a big container or an old bathroom, which is perfect for the basis of your lake. It is better to start work in the summer, or closer to it, since the soil waters fall at this time, which will greatly facilitate the tasks.
Ped of finished capacity with your own hands
The easiest way to do in the country the pond from the finished container, which can be purchased in the store. It is done very simply - the pit is digging the capacitance code, the container is placed and its edges are aligned in terms of level. Excess space fall asleep the earth, the edges of the container can be masked with stones or leave as it is. Pour water, plant plants, decorate the pond itself. Here is the photo instruction:
Copy pit
We put the container
Out stones
Decorating the pipe with water
Make a fountain
View at night
On the bottom of the backlight
Night pond
As you can see, there are still letters for water, in order to make two fountains. One is just disguised as the old clay pot with water, the second is a beautiful fountain in the center of the pond. Here are another ponds with a fountain and a waterfall:
Also in the photo in the manual for the manufacture of a pond from the finished capacity with your own hands you saw a beautiful backlight. You can do the same in your country.
And of course, the bars must be decorated. You can plant plants, both around the pond, and inside it, you can use garden figures - to put something next to the pond or let the swan swim in the water. Here is a couple of ideas:
Polyethylene ponds and ponds do it yourself
It is recommended to use polyethylene for a pond, the container of which is from 130 to 4,200 liters of water. For its formation of the BOK, the catlets must have a stepped shape and gender slopes. View carefully raging bottom. Free it from stones, roots and acute items. For polyethylene, it is recommended to use just sand, in the form of embankment with an insulation of 10 cm, followed by impregnating waterproofing. To do this, it is necessary to make a cement screed with a thickness of 3 to 5 cm and leave it for 7 days. Waterproofing will hold the sand pillow from the operating of the groundwater.
After this time, pour a layer of large grain sand from 5 to 10 cm and laid polyethylene film. Instead of sand, you can easily use a layer of oily clay, glass gamble, artificial wool, old newspapers. A dense modern material of a two-layer membrane has a greater density and elasticity than polyethylene. She will last longer, take advantage of it, if after construction, or repair at home, you will have a suitable segment. Disposable materials, leave a stock of about 60 cm, it is necessary to provide fixation. Make a small ditch around the perimeter from the edge of the reservoir, roll into a polyethylene tube and put it into it.
Sprinkle the ground and on top of a flat pebbles. Water filling is necessary evenly and follow so that there is no air under the film. At the bottom of the reservoir, we recommend laying a layer of clay and sand mixture, or pebbles.
Planting the pitches or any other aquatic plants is better in pots, as this will allow them to quickly pull out when they will carry out the prevention of your little pond.
At the edges, sit down any plants that are not afraid of water, and from the north, protect your pond from a strong wind by shrubs.
Pond with fish do it yourself
Another idea is to launch in the pond in the garden plot of real goldfish.
Raised pond do it yourself
It is done in the same way as a pond from polyethylene, only after you dig a pit for a pond - you need to lay a foundation from bricks - to the desired height of the pond. The foundation should be worth not less than two days. The film is similar to the previous case, it is stacked on the bottom, it is trimmed superfluous and the additional layer of bricks is trimmed on the foundation to close the edge of the film.
Reservoirs and ponds from the bath do it yourself
If, after repair, you have an old and unnecessary bathroom, then do not hurry to take it into a landfill, since it can be used in a private house for different purposes, including to create a small decorative pond.
To accommodate a bath, like a water-container container, you will need to make a deepening. The bottom of the bottom fill in river sand and make a cement screed. It will not allow the underground waters to blur it. Observe the ratio - sand 10 cm and pure camp for screed 3 - 5 cm. After a week, pour gravel 20-30 cm and lower the bath. Fill the side openings of gravel (at least 10 cm from the bath to cut). The edges of the bath should not be higher than the level of the shore, as it will look unnatural. Water around the perimeter to sow pebbles, preferably flat. The bath installed on the slope must be strengthened from one side with a large stone, making a subpople for one side and partial, for another, which will be free. Externally, the free side will resemble an alpine slide formed from stone.
We make a pond from the bath
Bath reservoir
Stock Foto Pond from bath
Ponds and ponds from barrels do it yourself
An excellent option for creating a small decorative reservoir is the use of old barrels or pads that were previously intended for the soles. Such containers must be placed on the side. Make a hole in the form of an oval and place it in the pre-prepared deepening on the mound from sand and gravel.
When the barrel is installed, fill out sand free spaces, or rubble. To put the cellophane into it, its free edges can be shopped, and throw the pebbles to the bottom. Outset approach to its water and pond with rubble and pebbles. Decorate by low plants on one side and sides. If necessary, you can set the backlight. You can also make a waterfall, a fountain or some unusual composition.
Mini ponds in the garden do it yourself
In addition to the above methods, you can also make your little pond using a large pelvis, an old trough or tire from the tractor wheel. Such reservoirs can well be made a bit towering or in-depth. In order to separate it, use the decorative brick, natural large stones, sand of various shades or gravel, also it is possible to decorate various kinds of plants, which will only complement your overall interior.
Create an artificial pond on its site, even if it has small sizes, it is quite possible, it is enough to just include fantasy and carefully look around.
Remember! In order for your artificial reservoir to serve for a single year and did not deteriorate, in the winter season it must be released from water.
Photo Gallery: Pond at the Dacha
And now I suggest to look at what a pond in the country has already done with your own hands those who decided to engage in the creation of decorative water bodies on their plot. Someone makes big ponds, someone small. Someone likes strict forms, and they make square, rectangular and round ponds, and someone like natural immediacy, and they try to make oval and elvenous ponds of uneven shapes. Also, everyone decorates her ponds as it can - adds a bridge or bench, plants and flowers, fish and garden figures or invent and implements their own ideas that no one else. And we collected you photos of various ponds so that you choose the one that will decorate your own cottage.
Large pond in the country
Little pond in the country
Options for registration of a pond in the country
Water plants in a pond at the cottage
One of the brightest tools in landscape design is a decorative pond. Of course, most of the country areas is limited to the traditional six weaves, and the owners simply cannot build a large reservoir, but because of this, it is not necessary to abandon the dreams to acquire an artificial pond. As for the technical part, it will not be an obstacle, but provided that there is a good instruction and desire. So today we will find out how to make a pond in the country with their own hands step by step.
Initially, it should be found out what purpose will chase a pond on the site. From this point of view, the reservoirs can be divided into four large groups.
Table number 1. Classification of artificial water reservoirs
| Group name | Short description |
|---|---|
| They are an element of the landscape composition and are intended primarily to decorate a garden zone. Next to such water bodies, active rest is not provided. |
| They are deeper and often decorated with fountains, bridges, sometimes equipped with backlight. Such ponds are built near the house or gazebos, there are benches with canopies. Therefore, it is quite obvious that such water bodies are the heart of the recreation area of \u200b\u200bresidents of the house. |
| This option is suitable not only for avid fishermen, but for families with children - the latter will be enjoyed to watch bright fish, resting in nature. |
| They also belong to artificial country water bodies and not only perform aesthetic function, but also make it possible to refresh yourself or even swim (it all depends on the dimensions). |
Then, based on goals and its capabilities, proceed with the choice of style, location, dimensions and shapes.
Second phase. We define with style
An artificial pond can be performed in one of two possible options, and each of them also has a great multitude of modifications.
Table number 2. Styles of artificial reservoirs
| Name | Short description |
|---|---|
| This name is exactly reflecting the essence - these are structures that differ clearly specified outlines. Proper in terms of geometry The shape of the pond is suitable for those areas that are decorated in the style of minimalism, High-Tech, modern or classics. But what is characteristic, the form can be not only rectangular, but also square, round, oval, broken. |
| They are more popular, because they are characterized by the naturalness and incorrect outlines of the shores, and therefore, as if they bring people to nature. The form of the reservoir depends only on personal preferences, but the more difficult, the harder it will be to put the film (about it somewhat later). |
A large role when choosing a style plays the relief of the plot. So, if the surface is quite smooth, then the shape of the pond can be any. If there are irregularities and differences on the site, then they need to pay special attention, but they can additionally equip the cascade or a waterfall. In addition, against the background of all this, it will be great to look, say, artificial hill.
Also, it can also be somewhat raised above the ground. In this case, the construction technology will differ only to the arrangement of the foundation, which will prevent possible breaks of the bowl.
When creating such a reservoir, earthworks minimize, and it will take care of it much easier.
Note! If the reservoir is built with a fountain, then preference should be given to the high design.
Third stage. Choose a place
Let's start with the fact that we are placed in the best possible place to be able to admire your creation from any point of the site. That is why when choosing, we take into account several important factors.
- Land area. Not only the sizes of the pond are directly dependent on it, but its form.
- Light. Artificial reservoir is preferable to position in a shaded place, in which the impact of direct sun rays does not exceed five to six hours a day, otherwise part of the water can simply evaporate. Moreover, with sunlight, biological activity can develop, which is unlikely to be able to decorate the pond. Therefore, by choosing a specific place on the site, several days are watching the sunny mode.
- Relief. The shape of the pond depends on it, and it also simplifies the device of additional elements (for example, fountains).
- The level of ground waters, the composition of the soil. These indicators affect not only the depth of the reservoir, but also on the complexity of the work and the need for additional consumables.
Note! The more the depth of the pond, the more in the more illuminated place it should be positioned. If the reservoir is intended for fish, then we apply to the location even more responsibly, since the oxygen content in highly heated water decreases.
- Possibility of expansion. Do not forget about the future, therefore, on the one hand, leave free space.
- Visibility. It is advisable to place a reservoir so that it can be seen from home and recreation places.
- Power supply. If the fountain or backlight is additionally equipped, the electrification is thought out in advance. The wires are better to put it during the development, and under the ground and in reliable protective corrugation. In places of compounds there must be small hatches for access.
- Reflection. The pond will look more attractive if the surface will reflect the sky or beautiful buildings, and not some economic structure.
- Landscaping. Vegetation near the pond is, of course, beautifully, but the leaves will pollute it, and form the ride. Moreover, root systems of trees can damage the waterproofing layer.
- Compatibility with shared design and other objects.
Works begin in the spring - so we will have enough time so that the reservoir "passed on" in the site.
Fourth stage. Determine with dimensions
It is difficult to say that a big pond will cost more than a small, because here the mass of their nuances. Therefore, we consider key points.
1. Dimensions. They depend on the location of the reservoir. Many say that the pond should form an average of 3-10% of the entire area area, although there can be no clear recommendations in this case. As for specifically, length and widths, they depend not only on the land area, but also from our capabilities. After all, we will dig a pit under the water.
2. Depth. It depends on the purpose of creating a reservoir, as well as its size.
3. Difficulty content. The greater the pond, the easier it is (no matter how paradoxically it sounds) for him to care for him.
4. Zoning. The reservoir is divided into the following zones:
- coastal (from 10 cm to 40 cm), which will serve as an entry and planting plants;
- shallow (from 40 cm to 100 cm), where cultures will be planted, which grow deeper (for example, winter-hardwood water lily);
- deep-water (more than 100 cm) - it is required only in those reservoirs, where fish breeding is planned; The area of \u200b\u200bthis zone depends primarily on the number of fish, but on average it should be more than 20% of the total area of \u200b\u200bthe reservoir.
5. Biological equilibrium. In the pond, in any case, animals are settled, and therefore, it is necessary to ensure such conditions so that it can be self-charge. No oxygen saturation or water chlorination is provided here. It is worth remembering: for plants you can divert no more ½ of the entire area.
Note! The lowest point should be lowered below the soil freezing line, especially if the fish breeding is planned - so they will be able to survive the winter in non-freezing water.
Fifth stage. Choose materials
The next question that needs to be sought is the choice of consumables. In the modern market there are many options that can be used when creating an artificial reservoir. Consider them.
Concrete pond
The most expensive option that, nevertheless, allows water to be operated quite a long time. Although the concrete pouring is more suitable for the area of \u200b\u200bthe pool.
Finished plastic container
This option is more suitable. A shape made of fiberglass or PVC allows you to record quickly to build a pond and use it up to 30 years (a specific term depends on the quality of the capacity).
The procedure itself will consist of only four steps:
- rOOM KOTLOVA;
- install the form;
- fill out the remaining emptiness sand;
- plant planted, fill with water water.
The disadvantage of this method lies in the difficulty of transportation (if the volume is large) and the need for basic installation knowledge (otherwise the bowl may be damaged). Moreover, plastic containers over time are destroyed under the action of UV radiation.
Note! It is preferable to use a fiberglass bowl that enhanced rubber - such a design is more reliable and is suitable for repair.
Polymer film
In terms of shape of the pond, this option provides simply unlimited possibilities. The most affordable material is a plastic film, although it will last long.
At the PVC film, the operational period is greater, with a competent installation, it can serve to ten years.
Perhaps the most reliable option. For ponds with a stony bottom and great depth, it is recommended to use a butyl rubber membrane (EPDM), which reaches the operational period of 50 years. In addition, this material is able to withstand multiple frosts.
There are several people's folk water making methods that use scribe materials. We will get acquainted with the most popular of these ways.
Reservoir from the old bath
Excellent option, because the bath is a container that was originally intended to hold the fluid. The bath can be painted in bright colors and put in a picturesque area of \u200b\u200bthe site or, as an option, deepen into the ground.
Water from the tire
A simple way to create a mini-reservoir on the site. Manufacturing procedure is shown in the photo below.
Water from Tazika
Even easier way. The basin is able to keep water well, so it can be installed in the same way as the bath. With competent decoration, such a mini-pond will become an excellent jury.
Note! Not only the aesthetic characteristics of the pond are dependent on the material selection, but also its life. It is desirable that the selected material is environmentally friendly.
Sixth stage. Prepare equipment
To create a simple artificial reservoir, we will need a level, a trolley with a shovel, cord, a hose that is used for watering, and pegs.
If the pond will be more technological, then you will need such equipment:
- cleaning filter;
- sterilizer (it will remove algae so that the water is transparent);
- pump for pumping / pumping water;
- aerator for oxygen saturation (especially important during fish dilution).
Seventh stage. Create an artificial reservoir
Materials that can be used to create a water branch, abound, but we will focus on a polyvinyl chloride film. The fact is that it is cheaper, better takes the right form, it can be repaired, and specific knowledge or skills are required for work.
Step 1. Initially, choose the color of the film. There are several possible options here.
- Black film - It will turn the bottom in the mirror (plants, clouds will be reflected, so on.).
- Cream, blue- So the reservoir will be more like the pool, and the fish on a light background will be visible more clearly.
- Brown - It will imitate the soil of natural reservoirs. Excellent option for a landscape pond.
Also, when choosing a film, we draw attention to the composition (PVC is more durable than PE) and the thickness (for the pond, the material is thicker than 0.5 mm). At the same time, the greater the depth of the reservoir, the greater should be the thickness of the film. No less important is the resistance to UV radiation and mechanical damage.
Note! If the depth of the pond will exceed 1.5 m, then we use butyl rubber. Such a film is resistant to stretching, deformation and UV, moreover, it can withstand temperatures in 40-80 ° C.
- pond width + (depth X 2) + reserve (55-60 cm) \u003d material width;
- pond length + (depth x 2) + reserve (55-60 cm) \u003d material length.
For gluing, we will use special glue (for example, "Tagnit") or adhesive tape (Quick Seam 3).
Step 3.The next step is to create a scheme.
Initially, we draw it on paper, after which we transfer to the ground. We indicate the dimensions of the steps or "shelves" for plants - this will avoid possible problems. To apply marking use sand or flexible garden hose (preferably bright color).
After that, we hide the placed area with a piece of light film and consider from different angles. If necessary, make adjustments.
Step 4.. ROOM KOTLANA. To do this, perform the following actions.
- First, we remove the turf.
- Then ROOM KOTLOVA himself. At the same time, moving from the edges to the center, deepening in the required places - it is more convenient. For layout of stone and decorating, we draw a protusion with a depth of 60-70 cm.
- We remove the soil, and with it roots, stones, garbage and everything that can damage the film. By the way, an alpine slide can be made of ducklings.
Conducting earthworks, pay attention to the shores of the future pond on the same line. If the waterfall will be created, then withstand the required height drop.
Note! If a big level is required, we can make it yourself. To do this, laid the usual level on a long smooth board.
Step 5. We put the substrate. The bottom of the finished pit is carefully tamped, after which we get to the waterproofing layer, which will prevent the penetration of water into the ground.
The substrate can be performed in several ways:
- dno shelter by stones and fall asleep sand (this kind of waterproofing will lose its properties in a few years);
- we put a layer of geotextiles that fall asleep sand (cost in a large amount);
- we put the PVC film (the most reliable way, so we will stop on it).
Step 6. Next, lay the film, preferably on the sandy "pillow" (the latter will prevent damage to stones and other hazardous objects). It is advisable to lay it on a hot day - heating, the film becomes militant.
In this case, difficulties may arise with the formation of folds. We try to make one major fold, and not a large number of small, then glue it either to press it with stones. The film should be not a unpretentious free.
For its fastening along the perimeter, an additional trench. Place the film there, after which we fall asleep rubble. Next, fill in the trench with large stones with a flat bottom (so that the film does not break). Walls lay round stones (flat will slide). At the end, fill the pond with water - we feed it without a pressure, directing to the center of the pit. After two days, cut the surplus of the film.
Step 7.. Strengthen the shore. Their slope depends on the type of soil: if it is sandy, then the walls should be under a slope, if we are talking about clay or chernozem, then vertical. The optimal angle of the slope should be approximately 45 °.
The strengthening itself depends on the type of coast.
If they are gentle, it can use:
- geomat;
- geologist;
- polymer geovel.
You can also use a conventional chain grid, scoring its cells with soil with long-term grass seeds (for example, clover). There is another option - to strengthen the shores by shrubs or plants.
If the coast is cool, then we can use:
- piles;
- gabions;
- right walls.
Effectively can strengthen and with biological methods (plant landing). Ideally, biological gain methods should be combined with engineering.
Eighth stage. We decorate artificial pond
There are several ways to decorate the reservoir. So that it becomes a full decoration element, we use one or more of the methods below.
As a conclusion. Features of care
As a result, a few words about further care of artificial reservoirs.
Video - Creation of a pond from the film