Decorative pond at the dacha transforms the garden, decorates the site and creates a new, unique recreational area. With the beginning of the use of polymer materials in construction work, the construction of a pond in the dacha with its own hands has gained immense popularity. Firstly, each pond is the result of creative and physical work, so you will not find two identical ponds anywhere. Secondly, from a practical point of view, an artificial pond in the country is an additional supply of water in case of drought and fire. And, thirdly, thanks to modern materials, the construction and design of the pond at the dacha became available for almost everyone. And just in this article you have a chance to find the answer to the question of how to make a pond in the country with your own hands.
How to build a pond in the country with their own hands?
- The choice of the location of the pond in the country. The place of the future pond should be in the lowland, a little shaded. Excess darkness, like direct sunlight, is not suitable for a pond. It is advisable that the place be protected from the winds and no trees rise above the pond whose leaves will only pollute the pond.
- Choice of shape for the future pond. The form can be any - repeat the contours of a geometric figure or have a free outline. This is a matter of customer taste. Important is the definition of the depth of the reservoir. The depth should be at least 45 cm. If you plan to have fish in the pond, its depth should be about 1 m. According to the chosen form and depth, you should excavate the pit.
- Preparation and treatment of walls. The walls and bottom of the pit should be carefully prepared. Roots and any solid objects should be removed, the bottom of the future pond must be covered with a layer of sand of 10 cm and well leveled.
- Waterproofing of the future pond. The durability and appearance of the pond depends on the quality of the waterproofing. The best option is to purchase a ready-made frame in any garden store. Such skeletons have a rigid structure, perfectly perform the function of waterproofing, but restrict the buyer in the choice of colors and shapes. When constructing a pond in the dacha with your own hands, you can use a self-made option - the bottom and walls are covered with a special, waterproof film that will repeat even the most intricate shape of the future pond. Depending on what type of film you have chosen, this material can last from 2 to 15 years. Experts do not recommend to concrete the bottom and walls of the pond, as concrete under the influence of frost and heat quickly cracked, thus spoiling the appearance of the pond.
- Decorating a decorative pond in the country. In modern garden stores you can buy various elements for decorating - stones, plants, artificial waterfalls.
To design the bottom of the pond, you should choose objects with blunt edges only, otherwise they can damage the waterproofing. On the banks you can place artificial stones or plant plants. The pond itself will perfectly decorate the water-lilies. - Filling with water. In the end, you can start filling the pond with water. It is recommended to change the water in an artificial pond at the dacha no less than twice a year. If there are fish in the pond, the replacement should be carried out even more often.
Pond in the country, made by own hands, will please the eyes of all household members and guests. Such a complicated decorative structure can be a reason for pride, especially if the pond is your first work in the field of landscape design.