Decorative pond in the country of their own hands. Ponds in the garden (45 photos): Styles

One of the brightest tools in landscape design is 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.

1. Land area. Not only the sizes of the pond are directly dependent on it, but its form.
2. 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.
3. Relief. The shape of the pond depends on it, and it also simplifies the device of additional elements (for example, fountains).
4. Level level groundwater, soil composition. 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.

1. Possibility of expansion. Do not forget about the future, therefore, on the one hand, leave free space.
2. Visibility. It is advisable to place a reservoir so that it can be seen from home and recreation places.
3. 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.
4. Reflection. The pond will look more attractive if the surface will reflect the sky or beautiful buildings, not any economic structure.
5. Landscaping. Vegetation near the pond is, of course, beautifully, but the leaves will pollute it, and form the ride. Moreover, root systems Trees can damage the waterproofing layer.
6. 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 concrete fill More suitable for the decoration of the 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. Most. affordable material It is a polyethylene film, although she 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 some people's methods Production of water bodies that use sweater 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. Bath can be painted in bright colors And put in the picturesque corner of the 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.

1. Black film - It will turn the bottom in the mirror (plants, clouds will be reflected, so on.).
2. Cream, blue- So the reservoir will be more like the pool, and the fish on a light background will be visible more clearly.
3. 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. 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.

1. First, we remove the turf.
2. 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.
3. 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);
• stay PVC film (most reliable wayso let's stop at 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 decorative finish 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

Nothing decorates the countryside as artificially created by the reservoir. It gives the territory of the natural view that fills it with wildlife.

The dachanik will be able to create his pond without any problems, sobering with its device and the main species.

Types of artificial reservoirs in the country

Several major types of artificial reservoirs are distinguished:

1. Swimming pool - It is usually created not only to give aesthetic, but also for practical purposes. For example, in the summer you can perfectly spend your holiday in cool water, play with kids.

The main disadvantage of this type of artificial reservoir is the organization in large areas and the complexity of the design.

2. Waterfall – distinctive feature is the presence of noise effects (incident water). It is suitable mainly only in areas with a hilly relief, with the presence of the necessary slope.

3. Pond - There may be two types (fishing and decorative). Registration of the pond at the cottage is the most interesting stage of its device.

4. Bolotze - Naturalness and aesthetics of the plot. It is best to arrange it together with alpine slide or rockaries.

5. mini-reservoir - a decorative element that will excellently complement even the smallest country area.

6. Fountain - One of the most spectacular and impressive elements in the garden.

It is characterized by a complex device, installed on large territories.

7. Ruch - Perfectly highlights the landscape style of the site, thanks to its various forms. Creates calm noise effects.

The device of all types is carried out with the design and determination of the location of the reservoir, the preparation of the territory, and, the last is the strengthening and design of the shores, filling with water, decoration by plants, small architectural forms.

Arrangement of a pond in the country

The pledge of the durability of the pond and its decorativeness depends on the quality of the work performed. Therefore, the presence of knowledge in the area of \u200b\u200bthe reservoir device is.

Allocate the following ways to arrange a pond:

1. Base from butyl rubber rubber or PVC film. This is a rather complicated option, but in the end gives an excellent result. Here you can show all your fantasy, thanks to the ease of varying forms.

2. Most simple way is to use as a capacitance for a pond bowl bath. It will not be only beautiful, but also beneficial from the economic side.

3. Use concrete base For the arrangement of the pond It is the most expensive option. There will be a special technique and certain knowledge in the field of construction.

The resulting design is reliable and durable. It is better to resort to this method when a complex architectural solution is provided in conjunction with the installation of sculptures.

4. One of the easiest in the installation is the use of ready-made formswhich can be purchased in various specialized stores. There are many a variety of optionsWith which you can revive and decorate any summer cottage.

How beautiful to make a pond in the garden?

After the device of the pond, you can proceed to its design. Here, the style of the style is entering into force. Allocate their main types that help to decorate the pond and combine it with the surrounding environment.

For registration of a pond in chinese style, you need to focus on large quantities Vegetation. The reservoir itself should be quite large, with smooth and smooth outlines. To emphasize the Chinese style, in the center it is better to establish an island, which to plant a small tree, and put a few stones, different in shape.

You can connect the shore with an island with a small bridge and set several lanterns.

Numerous fountains, waterfalls connected by ponds, observance of clear boundaries and the presence of geometric forms indicate eastern style. It is suitable for people who love luxury and wealth.

Japanese style May be present in the design of any pond. It is necessary to emphasize all the elements. The main thing here is the design of the shores. Mandatory condition is planting dwarf and small plants. Between them, the boulders and stones can be laid beautifully, which can move directly into the pond.

French Pond Design It is becoming increasingly popular thanks to modern. The reservoir should be made as large as possible, based on the territorial possibilities of the site.

Coastal lines should be clear and carefully equipped.

Many bright colors expressed in vegetation - All this testifies to english style Registration of the pond. It is very similar to Japanese, because it is his peculiar branch.

To determine the choice of style, it is necessary to analyze the entire territory, and rely only on own wish. If we want a rigor and equilibrium, then you need to choose a French style, and if the brightness of the paints, many plants - Japanese or English.

The arrangement of the pond is becoming more and easier for each person. This is from the fact that in almost all construction hypermarkets you can find necessary materials. With the correct observance of all stages, the reservoir will be beautiful and desirable.

Everything is based on design, which begins with viewing ready-made online options. If there is a desire to start fish, it is necessary to increase the depth at this stage, for their comfortable stay.

When the territory near the house is quite large, with an impressive number of various plants, then it is necessary to make a reservoir appropriate in size. It is first necessary to take care that water is not formed into the pond. This can be achieved with the help of streams that will be transferred to the water in a circle, from the bowl back in the reservoir.

As for the location, it is necessary to have a pond in an open territory, which will prevent its pollution. It is undesirable to choose solar places, which will contribute to the heating of water and the development of harmful microorganisms.

The territory must be windless, which will retain the integrity of structures and plants.

Plants, small architectural forms and natural stones will help to refuel the garden pond. You can land special aquatic plants in containers (water lily, lotus, mulberry, cube, etc.). No soil is perfectly bypass, water hyacinth and waterfronts. They can simply swim on the surface, the main thing, the presence of all the necessary nutrients. So that the pond is constantly clean, you need to start several types of specialized plants (Rogoltnik and RDEST).

You can decorate the pond with a variety of sculptures. The main thing is that it is correct to enter them into the surrounding environment. Everything should look harmonious and beautiful so that you can constantly enjoy the water stroke.

How nice in a hot summer time spend a few hours at a shady pond or lake! Of course, it is great, if there is one in the neighborhood. However, most often we spend the free summer days in the country, and not everyone has money on a big vacation home and landscape designer services. In this case, nothing else remains how to make a pond with your own hands, especially since it is not so difficult.

It all depends on your imagination, the size of the plot and what is available at hand. If you make a little effort and money, then the country pond will not only delight you, but also cause a burning envy of your neighbors.

Your size and form are primarily dependent on the area of \u200b\u200bthe site allotted under these objectives. But the larger the pond area, the easier it is for him to take care - you need to clean more often. If you plan to start fish and plant a lot of aquatic plants, then a small reservoir will not suit you, because it is very difficult to maintain the right ecobalance.

The best place for the homepoint will be an open part of the site, at the same time protected from a strong wind. It is not worth placing a reservoir on a well-lit place: the location should be so that the sun's rays do not fall into the water for more than 6 hours in a row, otherwise it will bloom, and only frogs will be able to live there. Doubtful perspective, right? At the same time, if the lighting is insufficient, the plants will develop a slowly, and a beautiful corner for rest will not work.

If you decide to equip a small fountain, you will need a pond scheme to properly connect the pump and other equipment. Having attached a little effort, the plan can be sketched yourself. Of course, it will be necessary to think about the proximity of the location of the power supply network.

Do not have your home reservoir under the crowns of trees. First, it will lead to additional pollution of water with foliage foliage, and it will have to clean the pond much more often, and secondly, the roots of the tree can damage the reservoir bed, and it will quickly disperse.

And, of course, the whole idea will be useless if you can not enjoy beautiful view From the window or from the terrace, so, planning to make a pond on the plot with your own hands, do not forget about the aesthetic side of the question.

Rigid-based home pond

If you are a supporter of thorough, durable construction, then you can approach the process with a scope: digging the pitted size and with the help of metal reinforcement and cement to cast a pond concrete bowl. Such a design will definitely cost a lot, but it will last for many years (at least 30). If you are not an adherent of a global approach, you can do the option easier and cheaper.

So, how to make one of the most elementary ways to make a dream to reality, is a ready "bowl", which can be purchased in the store. Perhaps the main disadvantage of this option will be that inventing your original reservoir form will fail, you will have to be content with the proposed assortment.

The most inexpensive solution is the plastic pond of a small size, from 4 to 8 m 2. Of course, there are more molds, but they already belong to the category of pools and are much more expensive. When choosing a container, it is necessary to pay attention to its depth - it should be at least 0.8-1 meters. In the summer, water in such a pond will warm up completely, and all its inhabitants will be comfortable, well, in winter, such a reservoir will not be lazy to the bottom, which is also very important.

If you decide to organize a pond on the plot with your own hands and want to use a ready-made basis for this, then first of all you need to study the materials from which forms are made - there are also several nuances here.

The simplest and cheap option can be the usual plastic container, but it has its drawbacks. First of all, you need to be very neat during transportation and installation - such a tank can crack even with a slight bend. Also plastic has the property to collapse from sunlightSo, the life of such a product is not too large - 5-10 years.

If you want your reservoir to serve longer, choose forms from special reinforced plastic - they have a much longer life (up to 20 years). Such tanks are more plastic and less susceptible to ultraviolet radiation.

The most qualitative and, of course, expensive are products made of fiberglass on a rubber-based basis. Such a form is resistant to temperature difference, it does not destroy from the effects of sunlight and does not release harmful substances into the water, which is very important for the inhabitants of the reservoir. It will last such a reservoir for more than 30 years, in addition, it can be repaired, which prolongs the time of use practically for an unlimited period.

The construction of ponds from fiberglass bath is a simple process, and its result is quite aesthetic, since these forms are different colorsAnd on some even applied coating, imitating stones, sand or fine pebbles. This allows you to beautifully disguise the edges of the reservoir and give it the most natural look.

Build yourself

So, to build a pond on the site with your own hands, first of all you need to decide on the location and form of the reservoir. Defined? We proceed to construction work:

1. To begin with, placing the contour of the pit. Make it very simple - set the form in the right place and outline its silhouette with the help of a regular bayonet shovel, tightly pressing the cuttings in the edge of the bath.
2. To the resulting circuit, add about 20 cm to plug the plastic pond sand.
3. If you have acquired a form with a ledge, then each level needs to be placed and digged separately, from more to a smaller, do not forget to add 10-15 cm on each floor for a sandy substrate.
4. When the pit will be ready, his edges should be pretty loosen and tamped, choose all the glass, stones and roots of trees. If this is not done, you can damage the form. Then you need to pour and carefully tackle the sand with a layer of at least 10 cm - it will save your pond from drawdown.
5. Install the plastic form and make sure that it costs exactly, for this you can use the rule. After that, carefully fill the pond with water by approximately a third, trying not to move it from the spot.
6. The gaps between the edge of the pit and the shape carefully pour sand. It should be monitored so that no emptiness remains. For which periodically water the soil with water, but try so that the pressure is not too strong.

During the week, after installation, regularly water the water of the earth around the pond and slut the sand as needed. After the soil sedimentation stops, it is possible to completely fill with reservoir, to decorate the edges of the pond bowl by stones, tumor and plant decorative plants.

Cottage water from flexible materials

Now let's talk about how to make a pond on the plot, if you buy the finished capacity is not possible or you want to equip a large bizarre form.

Most. budget option In this case, the use of conventional polyethylene is a thickness of at least 500 microns. However, despite the fact that it costs quite inexpensively, there are quite a few minuses of such a coating. The fact is that polyethylene is a rather subtle material, it is very easy to damage, and under the action of sunlight, it becomes fragile and quickly collapsed. The reservoir on the polyethylene substrate will serve you for a maximum of 2-3 years.

PVC film for the pond - the material is also not too expensive, but much more durable, such a coating can withstand 8-10 years. Polyvinyl chloride coating is the usual and two-layer, in which a woven grid is laid for strength. Of course, PVC has the same disadvantages as polyethylene - destroyed under the action of ultraviolet, it is easily cut and rushes, but, unlike the latter, it can be repaired. For this, special sets are sold. Moreover, PVC is better It stretches, and after filling the pond, most of the folds are stretched and straighted.

The most expensive, but at the same time, the highest quality is the coating made of butyl rubber: the service life of such a material is about 50 years, and the sun's sunshine is nipple. In addition, butyluccule is not afraid of low temperatures, so you do not have to merge water from the pond in winter. This is a very flexible and plastic material that can withstand significant loads, so if you decide to equip a spacious reservoir of an unusual form, without him you just do not do.

Location Kotlovan

To equip a pond on the plot with your own hands, you will need:

• pegs;
• rope;
• film coating;
• geotextile or felt;
• sand;
• crushed stone or large pebbles;
• shovel;
• special set for repairing film coating;
• bricks;
• garden hose for watering;

With the help of twine and pegs, it is necessary to place the desired form of the pit and start up to earthworks. If you plan to break the pond of quite large sizes, you can attract an excavator. During the work, it is necessary to ensure that the ledges and the descent are alternate, it will make the shores of the pond are more stable. It is also necessary to provide terraces (width of at least 30 cm) for planting plants. Descents from one level to another need to be made sufficiently gentle, with an inclination angle to 45˚.

It should be remembered that the depth of the pond should not be less than 80 cm, otherwise the water in it will freeze to the bottom, and its inhabitants will die. Thus, it is necessary to dug the pit, about 15-20 centimeters exceeding the intended sizes of the reservoir. This is necessary in order to be able to plug the terrace and the bottom of the pond with sand, to avoid drawdown and damage to the film. The sand pillow needs to thoroughly align and tamper, pre-removing from the bottom of all pebbles, sharp sticks and roots of plants.

Drainage and waterproofing

When the drainage pillow from the sand is ready, go to the next stage of work. So that the film for the pond remains as long as possible, the geotextile should be used on the sand layer, better in 2 layers. Next, we can weigh the film itself and fix it on the shores with the help of bricks or large stones. Do not try to straighten and decompose all folds - let it make water for you.

Flexible placing in such a way that its end is in the center of the future reservoir, and begin to serve water, following the pressure not too strong. As the pond is filling, the water is partially freeing the edges of the film and straighten it on the slopes of the pit. After the reservoir is filled to the edges, leave it for 1-2 days. During this time, under the severity of water, the film will place and fill all empties.

After it completely sees, you need to trim the extra pieces, leaving at least 40-50 cm for the arrangement of the shores. The edges are fixed with pegs or special metal arms, and after disguised with tilgear, large stones and pebbles. It's time to install the pump, reorganize the hoses from the fountains and do disembarking plants.

Pond over ground in the country

When there are kids in the family, then one of the main problems in the construction of the reservoir: how to make a secure pond. It is best that such a water will be slightly raised above the surface of the soil. First, it greatly facilitates care for it, and secondly, the risk of being significantly reduced that small children or pets are accidentally falling there.

In this case, you can not do without reinforced concrete foundation. Drop the pond in the deepest part of it, form the terraces for plants, as in the previous case. On the shores of the reservoir with a wooden formwork, fill the concrete foundation of the desired height, it can be reinforced for strength metal mesh. After the foundation is completely dry and disappeared (for this you need at least two days), the formwork can be removed, and the inner walls are placed before smoothness. This will help avoid breaking the film. We put it down the bottom of the pit and fill the bowl of water. At the same time, the edges of the material are fixed so that they are behind the concrete fence. After the pond is filled, we give water to settle, cut off the excessive film, fix it and decorate the edges of the bowl.

Inventory: What will take

Of course, the construction of ponds is not easy, but what you can't do for yourself, because if everything is organized correctly, the result will delight the eye more than one year.

However, it is not enough to build a domestic reservoir - you need to care for him. Here are some technical devices that you will be very useful:

Care rules for country reservoirs

The pond in the garden is definitely very beautiful, but if you do not want to become a happy owner of a personal swamp, in which frogs drink in the evenings, then you need to care for it. First of all, it is necessary to ensure that the water in it does not bloom. Of course, it is best to purchase a special system of cleansing, but this is unfortunately, pleasure is not cheap. However, there is another, more affordable tool: Take a bag of canvas and score it to place such a "surprise" under water, and algae at the bottom of the pond will not remain.

It is also necessary to carefully monitor the purity of the reservoir - regularly remove the garbage from the surface and topping the water as evaporation. If your pond is small, then winter It is recommended to completely dry, and for large reservoirs, complete cleaning is needed at least 2-3 times a year, the water needs to completely pump out.

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And what to do those who do not allow the size of the site even a small reservoir? Do not get upset: a small pond can be equipped in a parisader, adapting a cropped metal barrel or just a large basin for these purposes. Such a minibar can be accommodated even on the balcony of the city apartment, reagreeing the container with brakes with pebbles or mosaic. Of course, the murmur of the fountcher at such a "reservoir" you will not hear, but the coolness and the rainy greenery of aquatic plants are provided to you.

The reservoir should be started from choosing a suitable place and determining the size of the future pond. The best platform at the lowest point, but at the same time trace to be well covered by the Sun throughout the day. It is important that there is no way with widely developed crowns. Otherwise, they will constantly fall into water, and large roots can seriously disrupt the waterproofing of the reservoir.

The size of the pond depends on the scales of the entire site and the intentions of its owner. A classic is considered a pond with a diameter of about 3.5 m. And a depth of about 100-120 cm. But if the plot is small, it is possible to make a water-size of about a meter and a depth of no more than 50 cm. It is important to remember that if you plan to breed some aquatic plants, depth Must be a little more - about 100 cm.

The next step in the construction of the pond will be preparing a pit. In fact, it is just a pit of a certain depth with a relatively smooth bottom and walls. The shape of the pit can be made almost any. If subsequently, it is supposed to use the finished purchased form for waterproofing, then the pit should repeat its lines. If there is no rigid form, you can give the future pond circle contours, oval, eight, and the like. The walls of the finished pit are cleaned from the protruding roots and sharp stones, and the bottom falls asleep with a thick layer of sand, which is good tamper.

The creation of good waterproofing is a very important stage in the arrangement of the pond. If the choice is stopped on a rigid form, it is important to take care so that it is made of high-quality material. Cheap plastic will quickly crack and crumble under the influence of sunlight and temperature drops. The homemade waterproofing is usually made either from concrete, pouring them the bottom and the walls of recovery, or from a film laid in several layers. For flexible waterproofing, you should choose a PVC film or if the budget allows butyl rubber rubber. Such material can serve from 15 to 30 years. The film is lined up the bottom and walls of the pit, leaving the small allowances for fixing.

The finished pond is decorated at the edges of natural materials: large cobblestones, plants, placed on a row. To replenish fresh water, the artificial streams are well to the pond, the edges of which can also be chopped by a natural stone. The bottom can be decorated with a variety of stones (necessarily with stupid edges) and aquatic plants planted in baskets or small water absorbable containers. The most suitable colors are water waters (nymphis), beautifully covering the surface of the water.

Among the artificial reservoirs, decorative ponds received the greatest distribution. This is not a luxury, and absolutely everyone will be able to afford a decorative pond in the country. Of course, certain financial investments will be required, but in the first place is your desire and hard work.

There are no strict requirements for decorative reservoir. As in nature, it may have a round rectangular or incorrect form. On the perimeter plant plants that become an excellent addition landscape design.

General Principles of Pond

Surely, you are ready to take a shovel and proceed to work! Do not hurry. Before making a decorative pond, it is important to determine where it will be located, choose the optimal shape and sizes to buy the necessary materials. In the last stage of arrangement, vegetation is planted.

Once again we emphasize your attention on the fact that difficulties in construction should not scare you. In fact, all of them are easily overcome. Costs will be small, it will take 5-7 days of free time. Result - by panstone It will appear what every summer dachane dreams. This is a quiet water surface that will sparkle in the sun with all the colors of the rainbow!

Choose a place for reservoir

A decorative pond in the country's own hands is not a place to swim by Brasss. He is . At the same time, it is important to take care of the right organization of the natural environment. Otherwise, instead of a charming picture you will receive a "magic" swamp. Hence the conclusion - the place of construction of a pond for the cottage should choose with special care.

The illumination of the site plays a big role. Any plants need ultraviolet, but its excess is able to quickly destroy the entire ecosystem.

If the summer was getting angry, there is a stormy reproduction of algae. Ideally, the sun's rays should warm the decorative pond only before or after lunch. Even before the construction of the construction, you can note the contours of the future pond with the twine or sand, and then trace how lighting changes during the day.

The main thing is to choose in advance the place for the reservoir

The source of the shade is not only the house, but also the crowns of trees. Especially beautiful will look trees having a mold form. The only drawback is decorative ponds will need to be regularly brushed from foliage.

• Choose the lowest and, accordingly, wet sections of the cottage.
• If the plot is smooth, pay attention to the garden boundary, which is indicated by the bushes.
• A good option will be the playground near the clashot. But in this case, there is a transition from perennial plants between the pops and plantations.
• Spectacular solution - to build a decorative pond with your own hands next to the alpine slide. Tie them into one composition simply, if you use the stones of the same form.

Pond with the alpine slide - a great combination

We are determined with the shape and style

Each dacket agrees with the statement that the design of the pond must match the style of the site. For example, if you have, the option of building a circular reservoir will be the most successful. On the regions decorated in oriental style, the ponds of the wrong shape are perfect.

By the way, to strive for the design of the pond had some clear geometric forms, not necessarily. The main thing is that the reservoir fit into the general landscape of the garden.

Dimensions are directly dependent on the area of \u200b\u200bthe garden plot. But remember that the larger the pond, the easier it will be to create a stable, stable ecosystem in it. It can be concluded that it is much easier to care for a large reservoir than the small.

What materials use?

For the arrangement of ponds uses a variety of waterproofing materials.

• Plastic. If the area is small (up to 5 square meters), Plastic containers will be as impossible by the way. They are easy to install, and the service life is calculated by decades.
• Film. Those who plan to build water according to individual projectIt is best to use the waterproofing film. By itself, the material is very elastic, quite easily deformed. Depending on the composition, the film is to create a pond from polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and butyl rubber.
• PVC, polyvinyl chloride. In most cases, a black film is used. If damage occurs, they are easily embedded with glue.
• Polyethylene. Although it is cheaper, but does not have durability. "To cure" it is easiest than self-adhesive ribbon.
• Butyluchet. Of all kinds of film, this is considered the best. The thickness is selected depending on the depth of the pond. Planning a shallow water (up to 80 cm), use a thickness of 0.8 mm thick. For a deeper pond, it is better to take a film to 1.5 mm.

To hide free edges of the film, you can use stones. Put them so that the edges hung a little over the water.

Attracts the correct geometric shape for the pond? Boiled from concrete - exactly what you need! Of course, construction is associated with certain difficulties. You will find the pouring of the walls with the transition between the terraces.

How to create a beautiful pond based on rigid tank?

Than good plastic containersSo it is the ease and speed of installation. Independent installation It will not even call questions, and you can make it you can only 1-2 days. And if the form for the pond is framed under a natural stone, You can forget about the disguise.

Plastic Pond Capacity

The order of work will be like this:

1. The finished container is installed on a predetermined place. You can put several bricks on it to avoid inclination. The edges are put on sand to designate the borders. To achieve full compliance with the design of the container, it is important to place the zones of different heights.
2. Kopping on marking, which expand and deepen on 10 centimeters.
3. The bowl of the reservoir is installed in the pit. The level will make sure that the design is installed strictly horizontally. If necessary, the depth of the pit can always be corrected.
4. Capacity is filled with water by about a third. The gaps fall asleep with sand. It is periodically watering water.

Master class to create water from film

The waterproofing film is a great way to create absolutely any water, even the most unusual form. As soon as the place is selected for construction, proceed to work.

Creating a pond with a film

1. Using dry lime or ordinary sand, mark the contours of the pond.
2. From the contours dig me, but shallow - about the bayonet shovel. Soil and rod do not throw away.
3. Take dry lime again and designate the contours. The bottom of the reservoir in the center should get the deepest.
4. How to calculate the desired filling size? The rope and roulette will help you. Add 50 cm on each side to better fix the shores.
5. Pour the sand layer on the bottom, the next layer will be flieslin or geotextile. The material is good because it protects the film from contact with roots, stones. You can drain the film.
6. Putting the bottom of the bottom, slowly fill the pond with water. Make sure that the sedimentation of the film is gradual.
7. After 2-3 days, you can proceed to the design of the coastal zone. To do this, you will need to fill the edge of the film, lay the plates and stones. Formed clearances neatly fall asleep with sand.

Pond scheme

Even if you had to build a water, some errors are difficult to avoid. Below we will tell you about several of the most common mistakes.

Each plant is its place

Error number one - you want to plant a plant completely not where it should grow. The fern will never grow in shallow water, but in the coastal zone.

• Coastline: Fluffy, Calouser, Highlander Snake, is allowed for forget-me-not.
• Coastal zone: elders, lilies, coniferous trees.
• Shallow water (depth of up to 20 cm): Susak, rarers, reed.
• Depth of over 30 cm: Cube and water lily.
• The surface of the water (exclusively for decoration): ore (where without classic!), Watercraft.

Plants for water branch

Earth can be poured boldly

Container gardening has its pros and cons. Of the disadvantages - bad growth, as in the plastic container plants develop worse. Many gardeners think that if you fall asleep the land in the country's pond, it will always be muddy. This is not true. The soil used for aqueous plants contains clay, reinforcing roots. It does not wash water.

It is better to forget about the stones of the same size

Same stones ... It's so bored and trite! Why don't you decorate the bank with completely different cobblestones? Combine small pebbles with large, do not forget about the medium. Of course, in this case, it is also recommended not to "exercise a stick". And then the entire plot will turn around - it will also look ridiculous.

Fantasize with the choice of stones

Do not chase at great depth

Let's just say - a deep pond in the country resembles a bag of stone. Recent studies have shown that the offering earthworks of the company prefer to dig the reservoirs of great depths. Just because they are so profitable. If you do not plan, deep-breed is completely nothing to do.

About filters and pumps

Do you want your water to be clean, and the water in it is fresh and transparent? In this case, do not regret money and buy a special filter, as well as the pump. Small pumps are somewhat resemble containers. They are easily hiding under the stones. Choosing a pump better with a specialist, since the power of the device is determined by the volume of water.

Pond filtration system

Deciding with the place, concrete model, place it on concrete Plate or brick. Then make the markup of the line on which it will be laid water pipe, electrical wire. The cable is placed in reinforced pipeMasked by pebbles and stones along with the pipe. Then you connect the pump to the electrical circuit using the breaker. Do not forget to change the filter.

Creating a pond (video)

How to care for a pond made with your own hands

Creating reservoir cottage plot - still half. He needs care, and without a caring master's hand will quickly turn into a swamp. You do not want this, right? So that the pond remains colorful for a long time, stick to such rules:

• At the beginning of March, as soon as the first ice came down, carefully inspect the reservoir. On the place of whether the shore, in what condition is a fish, whether the pumps with filters work.
• The integrity of the bottom is also subject to careful check. For example, if it appeared to flow, it is close as possible, and the fish are deprived.
• Also in early spring New plants are purchased or old ones are planted. The rotting foliage that the wind has so much since the autumn is cleaned.
• In the summer you follow the water level, if necessary, drive water. You can create an additional shadow and connect compressors to saturate water oxygen.
• With the onset of autumn, the care of the pond comes down to periodic removal of garbage, haircut plants on the shore. By the way, you can hang a fine mesh above the water. This will prevent the fall of leaves into the water.

The construction of cottage reservoirs and care for it is simple and understandable. Each person can build a pond on their own, care for him and maintain purity.