The pool in the garden is the dream of every lover of gardening. They are very decorative, and bring peace and harmony between man and nature, and we give you advice for their easy creation and maintenance.
Best time to prepare and decorating mini lake in late spring or summer, and with a little good will and effort you can easily make yourself. The rule is only one thing: regardless of the choice of plants and materials from which it can take, it is necessary to better fit into the existing space. Thus, mold or pool garden pond be sure to set the sunny position, tall plants planted in a deeper and lower in the peripheral parts of the pond. Good is a mold of appropriate shape to hold water, which can be changed manually, or simply set the hose or pipe for drainage and water supply.
1. Selection position
When choosing the position of the lake in the garden, note the amount of light, because the lack of sunlight prevents the growth of plants. In order for vegetation to be successful, you need to be exposed to sunlight four to six hours a day. If you intend to set up a pond under a tree, keep in mind that you will fall in a lot of work around collecting fallen leaves that can clog drains for water.
2. Make a small lake
After preparing the ground, followed by digging holes in which to place the mold. At the bottom of the pit pour the sand layer thickness of about 10 centimeters with the help of which you will better adjust pool. The mold then fill with water up to a third depth, and the edges of the cover flat stone slabs that can be connected with mortar or gravel fill gaps. After that fill the entire pool water.
Plant a third plant
The next step is planting. Plants in a water oasis apart from the aesthetic, has a practical role - reducing growth of underwater algae and produce oxygen necessary for the ecological balance. Accordingly, to avoid uncontrolled expansion and blurring of the lake water, plant them in mesh pots.
When selecting seedlings be moderate, because fewer plants gives greater effect. Ideal plants for the garden pond as a water-lily (Marliacea chromatella), bulrush (Typha angustifolia), water lily (Pontederia cordata) and mini iris (Sisyrinchium californicum), which blooms in May and June. High plant first planted in the deeper part, then move on to the boundary surface. Water lilies, first set up in shallow water so that faster progress, but after a few weeks they drop at double depth (30-45 cm).
Try it and you will find that creating interesting pond in the garden and not so complicated venture. You can decorate plants and decorative stone to our taste. The water playground is a synonym for peace, relaxation and escape from the hectic lifestyle. See a gallery of photos showing the process of making a pond in the garden.
