At the cottage or in a country house we come to rest and regain strength, to step back from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. And the best way for such a rest is contemplation of nature. And to create a relaxing atmosphere, you can at the expense of two or three vegetable beds to break a small decorative pond in the country. Do you think that you will not be able to master the construction of such a hydraulic structure yourself? After reading this article, you will understand that it is not difficult to create a mini pond in the country.
How to arrange a pond in the country?
Initially, to equip the estate with a reservoir began in the East: in Muslim countries, China, Japan. Later, with the development of park art in Europe, this tradition appeared in France and England, and then spread to other countries.
Planning the creation of a pond in your dacha, it is very important that it harmoniously blends into the existing landscape of the site. Particularly successful will be to arrange a decorative pond, which has natural outlines, not far from the gazebo or the terrace of the house.
The design of the pond in the country house can be created according to the Japanese principle: with large and small boulders and coniferous plants. Beautiful looks pond in Chinese style with bright and lush vegetation and with a compulsory curved bridge.
The shape of the pond can be very different. For example, a pond with a rectangular or square shape looks great at home, emphasizing the horizontal and vertical lines of the building. And rectangular flower beds and even paths will attract attention to the laconic style.
A pond of irregular geometric shape is often combined with paths from the terrace board, paved in the form of a bridge across the pond. On a spacious plot you can build a whole network of cascades, consisting of different in size ponds. Water, flowing in the form of small waterfalls from one bowl to the other, will fill the site with a pleasant soothing murmur.
A round pond will look good next to a lawn or an open lawn, pergola or a group of trees.
When choosing a place for a pond in the country, it is very important that the pond be illuminated by the sun for five hours a day and open from the south-west side. Do not place it under the trees, where the water will be polluted by the fall foliage that falls in autumn.
Ideally, the pond at the dacha should occupy no more than 3% of the total area of the site. Its depth can be different. Often the water body is divided into three parts: a zone for aquatic coastal plants, a shallow water zone for water lilies and a winter pit for fish (if you plan to breed them in a pond).
The water supply can be made original. For example, it could be an old column or several glass bottles, painted in bright colors.
If you decide to make a small pond in the country, then it can be built from a ready-made plastic container. For a large pond it will be necessary to build a concrete foundation with formwork and reinforcement. The most budgetary option is to lay out the bowl of the pond with a special moisture-resistant film.
Care of the pond in the country
Without proper care, the water in the pond can deteriorate, and its inhabitants - fish, plants, amphibians - die. Therefore, it is important to conduct some simple activities on a regular basis.
First of all, you must periodically clean the pond water from debris, fallen leaves or overgrown plants. If this is not done, then such organic residues will help silt the day of the reservoir. In addition, to combat the flowering of water, you can plant a poultry or water lily in the pond, which will prevent the phytoplankton from multiplying. If fish live in the pond, then it is necessary to saturate the water with oxygen, and also to use devices for cleaning it.
Created by all rules, a small pond in the country can become a real pearl of your site and a great place to relax.
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