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Often the inspiration begins with the discovery of a pond somewhere in nature while walking, which over the years has been filled with wild water lilies covered with summer flowers all around and on the bank of which there is perhaps even a rustic wooden bench where you can take a breather leaves. The idea of ​​creating a similarly idyllic spot on your own property was born and takes its course. Even if this contemplative little pond in the great outdoors was not planned at all, but just by itself emerged: If you want to bring your dream pond into your own garden, you have to do a lot in advance to organize.

Where do I start building a garden pond?

In addition to many detailed questions that arise about the construction technology and the equipment of a garden pond, some basic considerations are first necessary, such as:

• Where do I place my garden pond the best and how do I proceed structurally?
• Is it cheaper to buy a prefabricated pool or should foil be used for the ornamental pond you have created yourself? Or are there maybe other materials?
• How do I design the pond? Should bubbling spring stones ensure the flow of water or an underground pipe system that remains invisible?
• Which planting is optimal and what do I have to consider when creating the garden pond?

Build the planning for the garden pond yourself

So a whole series of factors have to fit together, which in addition to the optimal location of the new ornamental pond also its Size and shape you want include. After all, the new oasis should become a resting point in the garden and it is nowhere near enough simply shovel in any free place, because not every place is suitable for an ornamental pond build.

The right terrain for garden pond construction

Finding a location is not particularly easy, especially on smaller plots. The unsuitable areas primarily include particularly pronounced slopes and the garden areas with a high population of conifers and deciduous trees. Experience has shown that the ideal location is within a lawn and is immediately adjacent, but again not too close, to trees and shrubs. Also important for the later accessibility for upcoming maintenance measures would be a zone easily accessible from all sides for choosing the location of the ornamental pond to be created.

About light, shadow and the meaning of the trees

Older and already very large trees can complicate the necessary earthworks when excavating with their strongly grown roots. And if not now, maybe in a few months or years, when roots begin to run into Pond liner to grow into it and this creates leaks. In addition, this can be done in autumn falling leaves pollute the pond floor, Form fermentation gases in the water and negatively affect the nutrient content of the water. No less important are the lighting conditions, which have to be carefully sounded out during the construction preparation, as they affect the growth of the pond planting. Avoid too much shade if possible, otherwise it will be the Water lilies have a hard time blooming. The ideal pond location is exactly where:

• the sun can shine in unhindered until 11.00 a.m.
• between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Penumbra prevails;

A balanced ratio of light and shadow directly benefits the water quality, because the more the pond warms up, the lower the oxygen concentration, which in turn promotes algae growth and the risk of tipping over is enormous enlarged.

Create a garden pond: level or with a slope?

From a purely visual point of view, a self-built ornamental pond with small hills and slopes naturally has its very special charm, although it makes it a little more complicated to build, but nonetheless is feasible. Stacked, wedge-shaped underlaid stone material then provides the appropriate balance and can be covered with earth afterwards or, better still, planted. If there is enough space on the property, in this constellation even several small ponds can be laid out at different heights, which can be combined with one another in a particularly attractive way.

Build an ornamental pond: in the middle of it or preferably on the fence

Starting with the construction of the garden pond decentrally is the most suitable solution in most cases. In the middle of the property, the future garden development is often blocked and a little apart from that, the location usually looks much more aesthetic and quieter than in the geographical center of the Property. However, do not ignore the fact that later structural changes are hardly possible, as an ornamental pond cannot be relocated so easily. You are on the safe side if you discuss your building project with your immediate neighbors beforehand. After all, it could be that larger trees are to be planted on the property next door, which may limit the sunlight to the future pond extremely.

The safety of the garden pond system

Even if it can be proven that it is your property on which, under normal circumstances, nobody should be looking for something that does not belong there, a fence counts From a purely legal point of view, this is one of the most important criteria when planning your new oasis of peace. The legislator calls this requirement on a property owner who is responsible for road safety is obliged to take reasonable precautions to rule out an accident help. If there is a proper fence, your previously concluded liability insurance will apply in the event of damage. The protective measures have to be somewhat more extensive if you have children. You are almost magically attracted to the water, so that the risk of drowning is extremely high, even in shallow water. Therefore, when creating a garden pond, take into account:

• Make it as flat as possible Embankments and riparian zones and never build deep zones directly on the edge.
• Secure bridges and walkways appropriate devices fall-proof away.
• Use coarser stones and pebbles, especially at the edge.
• Secure the edge of the pond with additional robust plants, for example Rushes to which you can hold on if necessary in case of danger.

Which type of pond fits best into the environment?

Which construction method is selected does not only depend on the needs and wishes, but results to a large extent from one's own abilities. In order to properly line the pond profile after excavation, possibly with a dense clay or Clay floor, you won't get around and it won't be done in a couple of hours. The cost, even if everything is built in-house, should not be underestimated. But let's first take a look at the most common types of pond in a brief comparison.

The design in garden pond construction

Since an ornamental pond is usually built based on nature, there is hardly anyone who will put an evenly round or even square structure in their garden. Nothing grows straight in nature, so pond builders can let their creativity run wild. The more curvaceous, the more beautiful and special at the end, one is not infrequently amazed at how harmoniously with such a thing asymmetrical garden pond all at once the entire property has an effect. Well proven in planning is a fairly simple method that requires you to:

• all family members who are at home on the property;
• one or more garden hoses or Clotheslines;
• a photo camera

A family member first lays the rough contours of the planned overall outline on the intended area with a colored one, if possible Garden hose the end. The next person then changes the position of the floor plan according to his wishes, etc. This game is over when all participants agree to the final solution at the end. Then just let it work for a few hours, and if the family is still completely enthusiastic, take a few photos of your future civil engineering site. For the final decision, however, the following recommendations should be considered:

• the shape of the garden pond is ideally adapted as much as possible to the geometry of the total area;
• also take into account planned ones Differences in water depths from the start;
• think of small indentations or peninsulas that make the structure appear more relaxed;
• Avoid long straight lines as far as possible;