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ABOUT day of the best accents in landscape design may become an artificial pond. Such a structure will delight the owners of the site and serve as an excellent place to relax. Many summer cottages limited in size and not suitable for large bodies of water, but with instructions and certain construction skills, you can do it big pond at the dacha with your own hands step by step. Photos of all stages of installation will allow you to determine the technical side of the issue. Before installing a reservoir, you will need to prepare certain materials, select suitable project and get recommendations from experts.
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to build a beautiful pond at your dacha. From available options you can build a budget option
When deciding how to make a pond at your dacha with your own hands, you first need to decide on the size and shape of the structure. These parameters depend on the size of the plot and the preferences of the owners. In this case, the reservoir can be as strict geometric shape, and have the natural contours of a natural pond.
The following requirements are imposed on the future location of the water structure:
- the pond should not be illuminated sun rays all day, only 7-8 hours a day is enough. In intense light, water may bloom;
- the pond should not be located in an area that is too shaded;
- there should be no trees nearby, as the foliage will pollute the water;
- the chosen location should not be exposed to much wind.
When choosing good place terrain matters and good review designs from anywhere.
If you plan to install a fountain in a pond, then you should take care of convenient electrification. There are no special rules when choosing the configuration of a structure. The pond can have any shape - asymmetrical, winding, oblong or square.
Useful information! The deeper the container, the brighter the place the pond should be placed. If fish live in the water, then it is worth considering that in highly heated water the amount of oxygen decreases.
Do-it-yourself pond at the dacha step by step: photos and installation instructions
There are several ways to build a pond at your dacha with your own hands. They will help you choose landscape photo ideas. For quick execution installation work It’s worth purchasing a ready-made form. There are special containers made of rubber and reinforced plastic on sale. Budget option considered an insulating film.
Installation using a ready-made mold
After selection suitable place, the finished form must be laid on the ground and the outline drawn. A trench is made according to the marks. After installing the tank, you need to fill it a third and add sand into the resulting voids. Then the bowl is filled with water. After shrinking, plants are planted around the resulting reservoir and stone is laid.
Useful information! Plastic containers are durable and easy to install, but such structures are destroyed over time under the influence of ultraviolet rays. The best option is a fiberglass tank that is reinforced with a rubber base.
Arrangement using film
At the right approach You can make a pond at your dacha out of film with your own hands. The photo shows step by step how to do this type of work efficiently. For installation, you can choose the following film colors:
- black reflects clouds well, the bottom looks like a mirror;
- brown material imitates soil at the bottom;
- a cream and blue film will give it a resemblance to a swimming pool, and at the same time, against such a background, the fish are clearly visible.
When choosing a material, you should pay attention to the composition of the material, thickness and resistance to mechanical damage. The material is glued with a special glue. The use of film may be accompanied by preliminary arrangement sand cushion. The laid film should lie freely, without unnecessary tension. After laying the material, the pit can be filled with stones. After the water has settled in the container for several days, the film can be trimmed.
Useful information! The more complex the structure of the reservoir, the stronger the film should be.
Features of water filtration and planting
The installation of a filter system must necessarily accompany the design of a pond at the dacha with your own hands. At this photo necessary work can be viewed on the website. This is especially important when introducing fish into water.
Filtration kits can be purchased in stores. They are accompanied by instructions for installing the equipment. An important step is planting plants. For planting in water, arrowhead and ponytail are suitable. You can pick up floating crops: hyacinths and lilies. Ferns, reeds and reeds will look good around the pond.
Useful information! An artificial pond must be cleaned periodically. In this case, the bottom should be cleared of silt, leaves and other debris.
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Do-it-yourself pond at the dacha: landscape photo ideas and decoration
Do-it-yourself dacha ponds require special design. The photo shows the best design techniques. Figurines, stones and beautiful trees can be used as decoration. Changes and uneven terrain make it possible to build a reservoir with a cascade and a waterfall. An original solution there will be a bridge or an artificial slide.
The finished structure can be decorated with the following elements:
- Underwater lighting looks fascinating; mini spotlights are installed for this purpose;
- for installation of fountains you will need different types pumps
Vegetation is considered an important decoration. It can be planted in baskets filled with soil and placed on the surface of a reservoir. Tall varieties of plants will look good nearby.
Useful information! Before purchasing fish, you need to clarify the conditions for keeping them. Some types of fish are at enmity with each other, so you need to choose ones that get along with each other.
Useful tips: how to arrange a pond at your dacha with your own hands, video
- It is better to decorate the pond with stones different sizes. Harmonious combination blocks with small stones will create a magnificent view;
- When creating a reservoir, you should not use steep surfaces on which it is difficult to place plants;
- When gardening, you should use containers that will prevent the plants from growing too much.
Useful information! Planting aquatic crops requires special soil. In this case, plants should not occupy more than half the area of the reservoir.
How to prepare a pond for winter
A pond made from a plastic bowl withstands winter cold well. To prevent the bowl from deforming under the load of ice, you can lower several plastic bottles with sand.
In the case of a film structure, a similar method can also be used. IN winter time equipment and plants should be covered. When leaves first appear, the pond should be covered with a fine mesh net. Before frost, the reservoir is cleaned and water is pumped out. Plants and fish must be sent to winter in warm rooms. Pumps and filter equipment should also be removed.
In the spring, the reservoir can be launched when night temperatures rise above zero. Subject to all installation rules and availability quality material, you can build a beautiful pond in as soon as possible. Usage stylish elements decor will create a wonderful central composition on the site.
A pond should begin with choosing a suitable location and determining the size of the future pond. It is best to place the site at the lowest point, but make sure that it is well lit by the sun throughout the day. It is important that it is not near widely developed crowns. Otherwise, they will constantly fall into the water, and large roots can seriously disrupt the waterproofing of the reservoir.
The size of the pond depends on the scale of the entire site and the intentions of its owner. A pond with a diameter of about 3.5 m and a depth of about 100-120 cm is considered classic. But if the area is small, you can make a pond about a meter in size and no more than 50 cm deep. It is important to remember that if you plan to breed some aquatic plants, the depth should be a little larger - about 100 cm.
The next step in pond construction is preparing the pit. In essence, it is just a hole of a certain depth with a relatively flat bottom and walls. The shape of the pit can be made almost any way. If it is subsequently intended to use a ready-made purchased form for waterproofing, then the foundation pit must follow its lines. If there is no rigid shape, you can give the future pond the contours of a circle, oval, figure eight, etc. The walls of the finished pit are cleared of protruding roots and sharp stones, and the bottom is covered with a thick layer of sand, which is well compacted.
Creating good waterproofing is a very important step in arranging a pond. If the choice is made on a purchased rigid form, it is important to ensure that it is made of high-quality material. Cheap plastic will quickly crack and crumble when exposed to sunlight and temperature changes. Homemade waterproofing is usually made either from concrete, pouring it into the bottom and walls of pits, or from film laid in several layers. For flexible waterproofing, you should choose PVC film or, if your budget allows, butyl rubber. Such material can last from 15 to 30 years. The bottom and walls of the pit are lined with film, leaving small allowances at the edges for fixation.
The finished pond is decorated around the edges with natural materials: large cobblestones, plants, and lined with turf. To replenish fresh water, it is good to draw an artificial stream to the pond, the edges of which can also be lined with natural stone. The bottom can be decorated with a variety of stones (necessarily with blunt edges) and aquatic plants planted in baskets or small permeable containers. Most matching colors are water lilies (nymphs), beautifully covering the surface of the water.
Many summer residents want to somehow diversify their summer housing. They create beautiful ponds in the yard. A pond is an artificially created body of water for fish farming or irrigation. A self-created pond in the garden is an art.
How to make a small pond at your dacha with your own hands
How to create a small pond in the country? First you need to choose a place for the future reservoir. A correctly chosen location for the future pond will save you from all sorts of problems. A suitable site for a pond should look like this:
- there will be no trees on it, since the leaves fall off and the roots grow in such a way that the bottom can be damaged;
- a large amount of sun should fall on the surface, and quite long time, as it promotes plant development;
- there must be additional space, because over time it can be expanded, so it is better to consider this option in advance;
- The surface needs to be flat.
And, most importantly, remember that the pond cannot and should not occupy more than 3% of the area of the dacha plot! From various sources we found out what feng shui experts offer the best way placing a pond in front of the house so that you can admire it from the window. In order for the plants to feel good, it is necessary to make the bottom with steps.
Water lilies are planted in shallow water, and fish spend the winter at the lower level of the pond. Also, you should not make a hole more than 2 meters deep. The size of a small pond is about 3 square meters. A small pond is a profitable solution. It will take less materials and effort to create such a masterpiece.
By the way, a small pond will have to be cleaned much more often, since there is little space for inhabitants to clean it.
How to make a large pond at your dacha with your own hands
How to create a large pond on a site? The location of the pond will be the same as for a small one, in this they are no different. If the area of the plot is small, then you should not make the pond large. When choosing the size of the water area, it is important to consider the following: own desires or possibilities.
If, after all, the reservoir turns out to be huge for the site, then a small island will help to get out of this situation - it looks very nice and interesting. We will also consider next criterion, the plot is large and a composition of a small number of reservoirs that can be connected by a stream would look better on it. You can also finish your masterpiece with a bridge, throw it over a pond and decorate it with flowers.
How to make a decorative pond at your dacha with your own hands
How to make a decorative pond? Such ponds are deeper than others. They are decorated amazingly with the help of fountains and bridges. Decorative ponds are usually created near a house, terrace or gazebo. In this case, they become a recreation area. The great saying of Jerome K. Jerome: “A man can look at water as long as he pleases.”
The depth of the pond determines the intensity of the water bloom. The plants that cause this process reproduce in shallow water. The bottom of the pond can be of different shapes. You should know that the planting zone is shallow water (25-50 cm) and deep water (more than 50 cm deep) plants. The depth of the pond determines the slope of the underwater shore. A slope of less than 30° is considered natural.
Types and ideas for a pond
The next stage of creating a pond on the site will be choosing the style of the pond. The landscape pond looks very natural. When created correctly, such a reservoir gives the impression that it has been here for a long time. It is important to remember the following: if the pond is small, then the shoreline should be smooth. If, on the contrary, it is large in size, then you can use your imagination in every possible way with its boundaries.
It is better to locate such ponds away from prying eyes, in silence and alone with nature. Such a pond can be decorated in different ways: you can decorate it with boulders, plant shrubs, or place it under a lush tree. The advantages of such reservoirs: low cost and no special excavation work required. A formal pond is a body of water with strict geometry. It can be a circle or a square, depending on your imagination. If there are flower beds of the same shape near the house, then feel free to place it nearby.
Just don’t go overboard with the size - the borders should be completely visible.
If you decide to make a round pond, then its soft lines will look very advantageous near the gazebo. Such a pond will make the composition softer and more delicate. A regular pond is ideal for a small area. The cascade pond is also not inferior in its beauty and originality. Raised pond - very interesting element landscape design. Rising above the ground, he becomes dominant. Caring for such a pond is simple and pleasant. This option is suitable for people who are no longer young.
Note to summer residents- the height should not exceed 30-40 centimeters. A raised pond has several advantages: you don’t need to dig a pit to create it; It is easy to clean, you just need to drain the water, it is less dangerous for children. However, there are also disadvantages: a large pond looks bulky; The water gets very hot in the summer, but vice versa in the winter.
If natural reservoirs are created by Mother Nature, then artificial ones have to be created ourselves. First you need to dig a pit, the shape of which will depend on what kind of pond you want to create; create stepped or stronger walls of the reservoir; when creating, it is better to avoid straight lines; Summer residents also use ready-made forms. Such bowls have many advantages: availability, quick installation, long service life, easy option reconstruction, simple operation. There are also several disadvantages to using such materials:
- the form cannot be changed in any way;
- weather dependence;
- easy to damage since the product is made of plastic;
- It is difficult to breed fish in such containers;
- prices for forms are steep; the larger it is, the more expensive it is.
And a pond. Even a small body of water attracts those around you like a magnet. Water is fascinating even in small quantities... Moreover, you can build a pond with your own hands in a few hours. But this is a small artificial reservoir. Building a large one will require both money and time.
Where to dig
Small artificial reservoirs are best viewed from above. Therefore, if there is a corresponding depression on the site, it is best to do it here. There is, however, in this negative side: You will have to raise the edges of the bowl higher to rainwater didn't get inside. The second option is to come up with a water drainage system (make a drainage system above the reservoir).
If there is a key somewhere on the site, it is logical to make a natural pond by digging or deepening the existing bowl, lining its borders with cobblestones or stones, and planting plants. The stream, which is sure to exist in this case, can also be improved by lining its edges with cobblestones, drowning them in the soggy soil, you will give greater strength to the bank, and you can plant moisture-loving plants between them.
Even a small waterfall is a magical sight. How to dam a pond if there is a natural stream on your site - dig a pit, cover it with stones and direct the stream into it
Not everyone has such a luxury on their property as a stream or a spring. We have to make artificial reservoirs. When properly designed, they look no worse than natural ones.
How to make an artificial pond with a bowl (without film)
The simplest and quick way to make an artificial pond at the dacha - bury the finished bowl in the ground, shaping and decorating its edges. There are plastic bowls - ready-made different forms, sizes and colors (mostly blue, green and black).
Construction of a plastic garden or country pond- it’s not a difficult matter. Here are the step-by-step instructions:
- It is necessary to dig a pit in the shape of a bowl. If the shape is very non-standard, you can turn it upside down at the installation site and outline the outline with something (even dig it with a shovel). The bowl is taken to the side and a pit is dug. It should be a little larger in size - a little wider, but not deeper. The edges should either be flush with the ground or protrude slightly. If you can raise the edges a little, it will be even better: when it rains, dirty water will not flow in.
- After the required depth is reached, the bottom is leveled to the horizon: it is first leveled with a shovel, then compacted and the excess is removed with an even bar. The surface must be smooth and hard: the plastic must have good support. If the ground is poorly leveled (clay), you can pour 5-10 cm of sand, wet it and compact it.
- The next stage is the installation of the bowl in the pit. If the bottom has been made level, the edges of the bowl will be level with the horizon. Now the space that remains between the wall of the bowl and the pit must be filled with soil or sand and compacted well.
- Now it’s time for the design: the installation is complete, you can add water.
How to use this technology to build a pond in the courtyard with lighting, see in this photo report (you can scroll through the photo gallery yourself by clicking on the thumbnails below).
We are digging a pit. We decided that the sides would be 1-2 cm higher than the level of the path - there would be less debris inside, and we would decorate the edges with stones. On this side, just below the maximum level, we cut a pipe into the bowl so that excess water would drain. She was taken to the sewer
But it is not always and not everywhere possible to constantly add and remove water to the pond. Then you will have to either plant plants that will clean it, or change it periodically.
Pond from an old bathroom
You don't have to buy a bowl at all. Any container can be used. Even old bath. It turns out very well. All the actions are the same, the foundation pit is dug first, a bathtub is placed in it, what happens next, see the series the following photos. There's a pond on them old bath transforms into a truly lovely place.
The platform was also entangled with wire - so that the clay did not float and the platform did not sag. This is already a month later, such beauty - a garden pond built with my own hands makes me happy
Pond from a car tire (with film)
A mini pond can be made from an old one car tire, or rather from a tire. The larger it is, the larger the reservoir. The most difficult thing in this matter is to cut off one side part. If the resulting edges are sharp, they need to be sanded. The second most difficult task is to dig a hole suitable size. The difficulties ended there. The rest is quite easy.
The cut tire is installed in the hole, covered with earth on the sides, and compacted well. Also, earth or sand is poured inside and the bottom is leveled. Take a piece of thick polyethylene film, you can fold it in half and cover the resulting tank. Don’t try too hard: just pour water, it will straighten the film itself.
Instead of polyethylene, you can take banner film (available from advertising companies that produce outdoor advertising) or a piece special for swimming pools and ponds. They are much stronger (but more expensive).
The protruding ends of the film are tucked around the walls of your pond and decorated with stones. The construction of the pond is completed, next comes decoration and planting. See how to make a pond from a tire in the photo report.
The next stage of making a mini-pond for a summer residence is decorating the edges with stones
There is certainly nothing complicated about such a device. Anyone can build such a pond at their dacha with their own hands, and the investment is minimal.
In general, mini-ponds are made from tanks, barrels, pans, even flower pots. The main thing is that there is a body, and designing it is not very difficult: experience gradually comes. They are placed in the garden, at the dacha, near the house. It is possible to supply water, make a stream, it can be placed under trees, for example, or shrubs. Both beauty and benefit at the same time.
Making a pond with film
By creating this artificial pond made of film, you almost exactly repeat the work described above, only without installing the bowl:
- mark the shape of the future pond;
- dig a pit, forming ledges if necessary;
- clean the bottom of any sharp objects: roots, stones, etc.;
- level the banks of your pond;
- spread the waterproofing film;
- fill the pond with water;
- fix the edges of the film;
- decorate.
A country pond created using this technology can be of a more substantial size. Important point: on loose soil, simply making a pit and laying down a film will not work. We will have to come up with some measures to strengthen the banks. In this case, you will have to either install a bowl, or make a more serious structure - from brick or concrete. Next, let's look at examples of how to inexpensively make a pond from film.
First project: sides flush with the ground
Eight simple steps and your pond at the dacha is built. How to dig and arrange a pond at your dacha and make it look like a natural one, see the photo report.
Second project: raised sides
The second version of a homemade pond in the first stages is built in almost the same way as the first. Only after the pit reached the design depth were the sides raised, lined with bricks along the edges and concreted. The result was a pond with raised sides. A water circulation system has also been made. It is shown in the figure below.
As you can see, this pond is more multi-layered and its displacement is more serious. If you want to have a pond of at least medium size and not build a serious bowl, you can do as shown in the figure: fill the created pit with sand, cover it, and only lay the film on top. Geotextiles evenly distribute the load and do not allow plants to grow. This is especially true if you are building a pond in your garden and there are shrubs or trees nearby.
Serious projects: brick and concrete
If you want to have a large pond in your country house, and you want to build it yourself, you will have to study the topic of building swimming pools. Firstly, the construction of the bowls repeats all the stages one by one. Even the forms are sometimes made stepped. True, the banks are not decorated with plants, and they are not planted in the pool itself... But the construction process itself, with reinforcement, plaster, and waterproofing is the same. Moreover, the water supply and water treatment system is also similar. Except that they are not used in ponds. chemical methods cleaning, but filters, screamers and ultraviolet can be used.
In general, a large pond is not a cheap pleasure. Moreover, it requires expenses not only for construction, but also for maintaining a large reservoir in in good condition: Filters need to be cleaned regularly and cartridges or media replaced. But of course the pleasure is great...
Not the largest pond, but it required 10 bags of cement, 30 bags of sand (20 coarse and 10 fine), a hydrophobic additive - 5 bags to make the concrete water-repellent. Plastered on a mesh fixed in the ground
Pond Plants
When shaping or choosing a bowl, consider not only its shape and depth. If you want plants to grow in your pond, a marshy riparian area is necessary. If you form a pond using film, you can make a profile approximately like the one in the picture.
It is more convenient to do this if you fill the pit with a layer of sand at least 15 cm thick. With its help you can make the relief the way you like. To make the work easier and the film not torn, lay geotextiles on the sand. This thin membrane is very tear-resistant. You can do whatever you want without breaking it. Having formed the desired bottom topography with its help, you can line the film and lay stones on it, fill it with water and plant plants for the pond at different levels.
To ensure there is enough oxygen in the water, you can plant Canadian elodea, hornwort and swampweed. They are in the photo below. Planted in water, these are aquatic plants.
