The garden pond as a biotope
The classic of water design in the garden is the garden pond. Depending on personal preference, this can either be very formal or look like a natural pond overgrown with wilderness. If you want to increase the biodiversity in your garden, you should opt for the second option. When designing a natural pond, you can learn a lot from nature. Take a stroll in the area and keep your eyes peeled. How are the natural ponds overgrown? What would fit in your garden? A shoreline overgrown with ferns and grasses offers the ideal environment for water-loving small animals and with a little luck you will also be able to visit one or the other dragonfly. Water lilies can also be used to make a natural pond attractive.
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Graceful: the fountain
We are particularly familiar with fountains of all shapes and sizes from public parks, which give every pond an eye-catcher and breathe life into it. Fountains look particularly elegant in formal gardens, but they can also be well integrated into natural gardens. Either the fountain system can be installed directly under the water surface or a stone sculpture is used as a
carrier used. The required pump capacity depends on the size of the desired fountain.Intoxicating: your own waterfall
Although you will not be able to recreate Niagara Falls in your garden, it is not impossible to build a real waterfall in the garden, especially in gardens with a hillside location. The waterfall can be made particularly attractive by using natural stones. Soon you won't want to miss the calming sound of the rippling water.