Sometimes you want to relax in the country, occasionally dipping into the cool water.But what if the lake or river far?If the pool you can not afford, you can build a small ornamental pond, which will decorate the site and you will enjoy the refreshing water.This task force to cope under one family, and we will explain what steps includes the construction of an artificial pond.
1. Selecting the
Having decided to create a pond, primarily think carefully about its location.Better if it will be a quiet place in partial shade with moisture-loving plants nearby.Schedule a rope or a long hose contours of the future pond and see how well it fits into the landscape area .
2. Soil Preparation
You will have to dig a pit.For the water surface within 3-5 m2 recommended depth of 60-80 cm;from 5 to 15 m2 - 80-100 cm. Pay attention only to the fact that the depth of the pit should be 10 cm longer than the depth of the intended reservoir.The steepness of the slope off the coast should not be more than 40 degrees.After a pit dug out, pour it desyatisantimetrovyh bottom layer of sifted sand and tamp it.
3. Insulation
creating a decorative pond area of more than 5 m2, is not enough just to dig a hole and fill it with water.On the sandy bottom is difficult to keep the water at the right level.Based on clay it will be muddy, especially during the rainy season.To avoid this, you should use moisture-proof materials.
German company OASE, HOBBIPUL and Danish MONARFLEX released for this purpose a special film.She did not shrivel and crumble with time, tear-resistant and does not damage the roots of plants.Thus, the sand must put tight geotextile and on it - the film.To learn the necessary size of the film, measure the widest and longest place of excavation and add to the obtained values of 60 cm.
4. Decorate the pond
Smooth out the folds of the film, and fill the reservoir with water to half.The edges of the film pull out of the coastline and push the heavy stones in several places.The rest of the film can be pressed arbitrary objects, decorative stones or containers with flowers.Fill with water up to the level that suits you.If you want to keep the water moving and gurgled, you can buy tools for the creation of fountains, waterfalls and streams.
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