5 easy ways to make a pond in the country

Unfortunately, not every summer resident has a plot area sufficient for the construction of a reservoir. But small artificial ponds look so impressive on the backyard area. And they can also become a highlight of the landscape. This article contains five easy ways to make a pond in the country.

To build an artificial pond, it is not necessary to purchase special plastic containers in the store. You can easily get by with what is found in almost any household. And probably gathering dust idle. And then it is completely doomed to go to the landfill. In just a few days, without much effort, even the most modest site can be transformed with the help of available tools. Here are five easy ways to do this.

Method number 1: the second life of the old bath

After the repair and replacement of old plumbing is completed, as a rule, everyone strives to get rid of the unnecessary bath as quickly as possible. But it is this bulky thing that can serve the cause of transforming a simple garden plot into an exquisite resting place. The bath will make a wonderful pool with fish or water plants. Roomy and durable. And also does not need frequent water changes and cleaning. This is the most laborious of the methods of constructing an artificial reservoir given in this article. Because the bathtub needs a cement screed that allows it to be installed evenly without tipping over to its side.

Let's consider step by step how to make a pond in the country from a bath:

1. we measure the height and width of the bath;
2. choose a place for the future pond and dig a hole. The depth and width must correspond to the measurements taken;
3. then we deepen the hole by about 40 cm and expand it by 10-15 cm;
4. it is important not to be mistaken with depth. Because the protruding edges of the bathtub will not allow you to achieve the effect of a natural reservoir;
5. cover the bottom with a sand layer (about 10 cm thick). And we form a cement screed (layer thickness - from 5 cm);
6. after 7-10 days, pour gravel on top (layer 20-25 cm), place a bath on top;
7. we cover all the free space between the bathroom and the walls of the recess with gravel;
8. do not forget to tightly close the drain holes in the bath;
9. we mask the edges of the bath with stones or plants planted around a new pond.

Method number 2: make a reservoir from an old barrel

Another container suitable for building a pond is an old metal or plastic barrel. Its simpler shape and stable base does not require leveling the bottom of the pit, which greatly simplifies the whole process. A plastic or primed metal container will last a long time and will not need to be replaced for many years.

So, what needs to be done when creating a reservoir using a barrel:

1. we cut the edges of the barrel to adjust the depth of the future reservoir, since deep ponds are difficult to clean;
2. as in the case of the bathroom, we measure the height and diameter of the barrel;
3. based on the size of the barrel, we dig a hole;
4. we deepen it by 10-15 cm and expand it by 5-10 cm;
5. fill the bottom with a layer of gravel 10 cm thick;
6. we place the barrel in the pit and fill the free space with gravel;
7. unlike the situation with a bathtub, make sure that the edges of the barrel are slightly above ground level;
8. remember the danger of sharp edges after cutting the barrel - they can be injured while cleaning the barrel, so the edges should be bent outward and covered with a rubber hose;
9. plant plants or place stones along the contour of the resulting round reservoir.

Method number 3: how to make a compact pond in the country

If there is very little space, and you want to acquire a pond on the site, an economical method using ordinary household utensils - basins, buckets, troughs - will do. They make shallow mini-ponds that are very easy to clean and quite simple to replace if necessary.

The step-by-step instructions generally repeat the previous ones:

1. we measure the depth and diameter of the selected container;
2. we dig a hole according to the measurements taken and expand it by 5-10 cm;
3. the bottom of the pit is lined with a layer of gravel 5-10 cm thick;
4. we place the container in the pit, fill the gaps between its sides and the walls of the pit with gravel;
5. mask the edges of the reservoir and design it to your liking.

Method number 4: how to make an artificial pond in the country

In the absence of space on the site, a picturesque reservoir can be built on the veranda and even in the house. Very small containers will come in handy for this - wide bowls, beautiful roomy mugs, flower pots. A prerequisite is a flat bottom and no cracks on the walls. Also, to create a reservoir, you will need a basket for aquatic plants that matches the selected container in size.

So, let's create an aquatic composition:

1. pour small pebbles into a basket for aquatic plants so that it takes up a third of its volume;
2. put soil on top of the pebbles and plant aquatic plants in it;
3. add another pebble layer;
4. we place the basket in a container and carefully pour in water so as not to disturb the plants and pebbles;
5. decorate the edges of the container and place it in a sunny place.

Method # 5: creative use of plastic wrap

This method will allow you to show imagination in the formation of the appearance of the future reservoir and create a pond of an unusual shape and, if desired, multi-level in depth. The disadvantage of this method is the fragility of polyethylene.

Instructions for organizing an artificial reservoir using film include the following steps:

1. using a rope we mark the boundaries of the future pond;
2. we outline the edges with a shovel and dig a hole of the required depth;
3. remove plant roots;
4. fill the bottom of the pit with sand and compact it;
5. we line the pit with two layers of polyethylene (the size of the film should be 0.5 m larger than the dimensions of the reservoir in width and length);
6. slowly fill the hole with water so that the edges of the film remain on the shore;
7. we pour pebbles at the bottom of the reservoir, place stones or decorative elements;
8. we decorate the edges of the pond to our liking - with stones, figurines, borders, plants.

Whichever method the site owner chooses, he should remember some general rules for equipping artificial reservoirs and caring for them:

• It is better to place the pond in the shade, as the water blooms faster in the open sun.
• An open and wind-blown area is not suitable for creating a pond.
• You should also avoid placing the reservoir under trees - falling leaves will clog it.
• The best places for artificial ponds are natural depressions and depressions.
• At the end of autumn, it is necessary to drain water from reservoirs and leave them empty for the winter - this will shed their service life.

If you follow the instructions given in this article, you will be able to create a picturesque water corner on your territory without serious costs.