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O One of the best accents in landscape design can be an artificial reservoir. Such a structure will delight the owners of the site and will serve as an excellent place to relax. Many summer cottages are limited in size and are not suitable for large bodies of water, but with instructions and certain construction skills, you can make a small pond in the country with your own hands step by step. Photos of all stages of installation will allow you to determine the technical side of the issue. Before installing a reservoir, you will need to prepare certain materials, choose a suitable project and familiarize yourself with the recommendations from specialists.
It is not necessary to spend a lot of money to build a beautiful pond in the country. From the available options, you can build a budget option
When deciding how to make a pond in the country with your own hands, you first need to decide on the size and shape of the structure. These parameters depend on the size of the site and the preferences of the owners. In this case, the reservoir can be either a strict geometric shape or have the natural contours of a natural pond.
The following requirements are imposed on the place of the future location of the water structure:
When choosing good place the terrain is important and good overview constructions from anywhere.
If you plan to install a fountain in the pond, then you should take care of convenient electrification. There are no special rules for choosing the configuration of a structure. The pond can be of any shape - asymmetrical, meandering, oblong or square.
Useful information! The deeper the container, the lighter the place the pond should be. If a fish dwells in the water, then it should be borne in mind that the amount of oxygen decreases in highly heated water.
There are several ways to build a pond in the country with your own hands. Landscape photo ideas will help you choose. For fast execution installation works it is worth purchasing a ready-made form. On sale there are special containers made of rubber rubber and reinforced plastic. Insulating film is considered a budget option.
After selection suitable place, the finished form must be laid on the ground and a contour drawn. A trench is made according to the marks. After installing the tank, it must be filled by a third and sand should be poured into the resulting voids. Then the bowl is filled with water. After shrinkage, plants are planted around the resulting reservoir, and a stone is laid.
Useful information! Plastic containers are durable and easy to install, but such structures are destroyed over time by ultraviolet rays. The best option is a fiberglass tank that is reinforced with a rubber base.
With the right approach, you can equip a pond from a film in the country with your own hands. A step-by-step photo demonstrates how to perform such a job with high quality. You can choose the following film colors for installation:
When choosing a material, you should pay attention to the composition of the material, thickness and resistance to mechanical damage. The material is glued with a special glue. The use of the film can be accompanied by the preliminary arrangement of the sand cushion. The laid film should lie freely, without excessive tension. After laying the material, the pit can be filled with stones. After the water has settled in the container for several days, the film can be cut.
Useful information! The more complex the structure of the reservoir, the stronger the film should be.
The installation of the filter system must necessarily accompany the design of the pond in the country with your own hands. With this photo necessary work can be viewed on the website. This is especially important when launching fish into the water.
Filtration kits are available in stores. They are accompanied by instructions with which the equipment is installed. Planting is considered an important step. Arrowhead and tail are suitable for landing in water. You can pick up floating crops: hyacinths and lilies. Ferns, reeds and reeds will look good around the reservoir.
Useful information! The artificial reservoir must be cleaned periodically. In this case, the bottom should be cleaned of silt, leaves and other debris.
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Do-it-yourself ponds in the country require special design. The photo reflects the very best design techniques. Figurines, stones and beautiful trees can be used as decoration. The drops and uneven terrain make it possible to build a reservoir with a cascade and a waterfall. Original decision there will be a bridge or an artificial slide.
The finished building can be decorated with the following elements:
Vegetation is considered an important decoration. It can be planted in baskets filled with earth and installed on the surface of the reservoir. Tall varieties of plants will look good nearby.
Useful information! Before purchasing fish, you need to clarify the conditions for their maintenance. Some types of fish are at war with each other, so you need to choose those that get along with each other.
Useful information! For planting aquatic crops, special soil is required. In this case, plants should not occupy more than half of the area of the reservoir.
A pond made of a plastic bowl withstands cold weather well in winter. To prevent the bowl from deforming under the load of ice, several plastic bottles with sand.
In the case of film construction, a similar method can also be used. V winter time equipment and plants should be covered. At the first appearance of leaf fall, the pond should be covered with a fine mesh. Before frosts, the reservoir is cleaned and water is pumped out. Plants and fish must be sent to winter in warm rooms. Pumps and filtering equipment should also be removed.
In spring, the reservoir can be launched when night temperatures rise above zero. Subject to all the installation rules and in the presence of high-quality material, you can build a beautiful pond in the shortest possible time. The use of stylish decor elements will create an excellent central composition on the site.
Many summer residents dream of building a beautiful pond in the garden. However, not everyone can boast of a large area of land, trying in vain to place a vegetable garden, fruit trees, as well as several flower beds with their favorite flowers on it. In addition, the construction of a pond involves significant costs that not everyone can afford.
A small charming pond is not difficult to build yourselfOur photos show different options artificial reservoirs in summer cottages. Among them, you can find budgetary ones and you can choose one of the simplest to perform. In addition, the choice of option should be determined by the composition of the soil, as well as the presence free space in the garden or yard. A mini pond is easy to build with your own hands, if you have the appropriate building materials at hand. The available materials can serve as the main argument in the search for a solution.
To prevent water from leaving the homemade pond, it must be sealed. In a good way the use of film is considered. If you want to save money, you can use the remnants of the plastic film that was purchased for greenhouses, but such a reservoir will last only a few years.
If there is an opportunity to purchase a film based on butyl rubber, which is designed specifically for the construction of reservoirs, the life of the pond will increase significantly. A compromise option is a dense polyvinyl chloride film.
It so happens that the remnants of the film are scattered pieces - in this case, they can be glued together to get a coating the right size... For this, it is advisable to use special glue, with which you can also glue cuts and other material defects.
A film pond allows you to build a pond of any shape and size In addition to the main material, you will need sand, geotextile and stones. To arrange a reservoir with your own hands, you should act according to the plan:
Important: it is best to work with film in summer, on a hot day. This will make it easier to manipulate the material as it will be softer.
A small pond from a plastic bowl under protection If you do not want to work with film, work on the device of a small pond can be accelerated. To do this, it is worth picking up a ready-made PVC bowl. These containers are sold in hardware stores and can vary in shape and size. In addition, the plastic earbuds differ markedly in price and quality. Low-quality plastic is quickly destroyed by frost and ultraviolet radiation from the sun. The choice is yours. Below are instructions for installing a reservoir with your own hands:
A small pond is easiest to make from a plastic bowl. The method of constructing an artificial reservoir from concrete is suitable for those who know how to work with concrete. Such a pond has an undoubted advantage over its brethren - it is reliable and durable. However, it will not work to move it to another place, in this regard, before starting work, it is worthwhile to think over its configuration well and choose the most suitable place on the site. Let's consider in detail how to build a concrete pond with your own hands:
As soon as the top layer of concrete is completely dry, you can pour water into the pool. Then proceed to its design - to plant plants on the banks, launch fish or equip the backlight.
Budgetary options for creating reservoirs in the country involve the use of all sorts of improvised materials, instead of buying a bowl or film. Some craftsmen build a pond from an old cast-iron or children's bath, while others were able to adapt car tire or an old basin. The pond will turn out to be quite small, but it is not difficult to take care of the mini pond. It is easier to change the water than in a large tank, and with the help of plants in tubs and decorative stones it can be easily transformed into a blooming oasis.
After many years of use, the bathtub loses its original appearance. If there are no through holes in the bowl, it may well be used in the country under a homemade reservoir. To build a small pond without great expense, you must:
At correct installation pond baths will last for many years If it is decided to build a pond from old bath, it can be made quite unusual. We propose to create a two-level reservoir with your own hands, for the device of which you will need to make a little more effort. Work plan, step by step:
It is more difficult to make a two-level pond, but no one will guess that a bath is used in the pond. After preparing the place for the bath, bricks should be laid at the bottom of the pit - several pieces in each corner, on which the bath is installed. This precaution will prevent the bulky container from sinking. Next, you should check how even the bathtub is installed, and check that its edge is level with the ground. An empty space remains between the walls of the bath and the pit. It must be covered with sand, which must be moistened and tamped thoroughly.
If you can use an old tire, you can easily and quickly build a miniature pond from the tire yourself. A tire from a KAMAZ wheel or a tractor will make it possible to make the reservoir much larger.
First, you need to dig a pit of such a size that the tire fits freely into it. Before installing it in the pit, it is necessary to cut off the upper part of the rubber with a knife. You should get a bowl with a hole in the bottom. Next, you need to take the film, cover the bottom and sides of the tire with it, releasing the edges up. They need to be tucked over the edges of the tank. It remains to pour water into the finished pool from the tire and decorate its edges with plants and stones. Similarly, you can build a pond from a plastic basin.
Tire pond will not take up much space and will be an excellent garden decoration Today there are many ways to decorate a mini pond. Among them, the installation plaster figures on its banks, laying of decorative stones and tiles. Any body of water will be decorated with green spaces that can be placed around it right in the flowerpots. In other cases, soil is poured on the shores of the lake, interspersed with stones. Moisture-loving perennials are planted in the ground, which over time form beautiful thickets on the shore.
A small waterfall and beautiful lilies will decorate and revitalize the reservoir If there is a desire to land aquatic plants, you need to strive to ensure that they do not grow too much. Otherwise, the surface of the pond will be completely covered with greenery. As such, experts recommend using water hyacinth.
Also, the pond can be decorated with a bridge, and lanterns can be installed around it. Another way to revive the water of an artificial pond is a fountain or waterfall. All this can be built later, the main thing is to take into account the possibility of modernizing the pond even at the stage of choosing a place for the reservoir.
Surely every summer resident at least once thought about how great it would be to have a pond on your own plot, because it is so nice to turn gray by the water at sunset and enjoy the pleasant evening coolness. It is quite possible to realize this dream on your own, you just need to familiarize yourself with the features of the technology of the device of an artificial reservoir, and you can get to work. Next, we will take a closer look at how to make a pond in the country.
So, you finally decided to decorate the site with an artificial reservoir. But how to make sure that the pond at the summer cottage harmoniously complements the surrounding landscape, while being durable and not a problem area that requires constant care? To do this, you need to approach the construction in stages, carefully thinking over each step, down to the smallest detail.
You need to start arranging a pond in the country with preparatory phases which we will review below.
First of all, it is necessary to decide how to arrange a pond in the country, so that it does not get out of the general picture of the landscape. Choosing a style solution, you should focus on the architectural concept country house and the existing layout of the garden.
It is advisable to make the coastline and the blind area of the paths in the same vein with the design of the entire garden plot. In this case, the bowl of the reservoir can be supplemented with a waterfall or a decorative stream.
If the reservoir is located in the back of the garden, near the gazebo or, then a great solution is a landscape pond with natural outlines. For example, it can be made in the style of "nature garden", which implies planting only local plants that are characteristic of the region. Moreover, any exotic will be inappropriate.
One more interesting solution- decorate a summer cottage pond in a lush Chinese style. In this case, do not forget to make a curved bridge and emphasize the tree with variegated foliage.
A more restrained Japanese style is also popular, its characteristic elements are boulders of different. Unlike the Chinese style, the Japanese style lacks multicolored herbs.
If the mini pond in the country will be located next to the house, then it is better to give preference to geometric shapes. A formal body of water, rectangular or square, will emphasize the horizontal and vertical lines of the structure. In addition, such a pond will look good next to patio, especially if there are straight flower beds nearby.
I must say that formal ponds also include round ponds, which can be an excellent decoration for an open lawn or lawn. In addition, such a pond can be located near a picturesque group of trees.
It should be noted that it is easiest to make a round pond with your own hands, since for this you can use concrete rings or plastic containers.
Recently, a popular technique in landscape design is the laying of paths from a terrace board, which are thrown over the pond in the form of a bridge of a broken geometric shape. In addition, the path through the reservoir can be made of concrete square slabs, which, as it were, hover over the water surface.
It is also always interesting to look at cascades of different sizes, where, through small waterfalls, water flows from one bowl to another.
The location of the pond will determine how long it will function without seasonal flowering. The thing is that green algae are activated under the influence of ultraviolet radiation. Therefore, the pond should be shaded for part of the day, so that algae will not multiply as actively.
However, you should not completely shade the artificial pond in the country, as this will negatively affect the development of ornamental plants. Therefore, it is necessary to observe the golden mean.
Note!
The reservoir should be lit for about five hours a day, while leaving it open from the southwest.
In addition, it should be borne in mind that it is undesirable to locate the pond under shady trees, since the falling foliage is the source of its pollution.
Another important point, with which it is necessary to decide - this is the size of the reservoir. Ideally, it should occupy 3 percent of the land area. At the same time than smaller sizes pond, the easier it is to build, and less materials are required. Accordingly, the price of the project will also depend on the size.
Therefore, before deciding on the width and length of the reservoir, it is necessary to take into account the following points:
As for the depth of the pond, it should be divided into three steps:
Before starting the construction of a pond in the country, you also need to decide on the materials that will be needed for this. The most expensive, but at the same time, the most capacious option is to fill the base with concrete. In this case, you will need to perform formwork and reinforcement.
A less costly option would be to use a ready-made plastic container that is dug into the ground. However, the size and shape of the reservoir in this case will be limited by the choice of capacity.
The most convenient and at the same time, the most budgetary option for the construction of a reservoir is the use of a special moisture-resistant film, which is placed on the bottom and wall of the pond. I must say that this option lately is the most common, so let's take it as a basis.
Before digging a pond in the country, it is advisable to sketch on paper a plan on a scale, indicating all sizes and depths of the pit. This will avoid mistakes and alterations when arranging a reservoir. At this stage, you can also think about an accent for the composition of the future lake, it can be a large stone, tree or sculpture.
Further instructions for building a pond are as follows:
In the photo - laying oilcloth
Advice!
In the process of performing earthworks, a problem will arise - where to put the earth taken out of the pit?
Most the best option the solution to this problem is to evenly distribute the soil throughout the entire site, and thus raise its level.
Your homemade pond in the country is ready. Now you just need to carefully look after him - use means to revitalize the water, and also periodically clean it from contamination. For the winter, container plants should be removed to the basement.
If the reservoir will be located near the gazebo, it should be illuminated, which will allow you to admire the landscape at night.
Advice!
If there is no electricity at the dacha, you can install a diesel generator.
Of course, this equipment is quite expensive, however, renting a diesel generator for a summer residence will solve this problem.
At self-construction anything, it is quite difficult to avoid mistakes.
Advice!
If you bought a plot for a summer residence without buildings, then first of all you should build a house.
This process is quite lengthy, however, if you want to equip the cottage as quickly as possible, they will help you with this. country houses from block containers.
It takes much less time to install them than to build an ordinary house.
Every home craftsman can build a pond on a summer cottage. The most important thing is to approach this business competently, so that the reservoir really becomes a decoration of the site and at the same time does not take too much of your time for constant care of it. Therefore, when performing work, you should adhere to the above technology.
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A pond in the country is beautiful, fashionable and even very prestigious. And if not everyone can build a full-fledged pool (after all, this is a rather troublesome and costly business), then any connoisseur of beauty and nature in the garden can build a compact decorative pond.However, do not rely on the fact that it is enough to simply dig a hole and fill it with water, which will soon be absorbed into the soil and form a regular puddle. To achieve the desired result, you need a competent approach that requires certain material investments. 
Everything necessary materials can be purchased at any construction supermarket, and work technologies can be found on the Internet. Whether it is a place for spending family leisure time or decorating a pretty lawn - the goals will depend on technical specifications, dimensions, manufacturing technology and filling of the reservoir. More on this ...
Decorative pond can be made quite shallow and small, because much more important is the aesthetic admiration of the water mirror surrounded by plants and stones. First of all, care should be taken to create a reliable waterproofing layer that will keep water in the pit.
It is necessary to extract the soil and give the future reservoir the desired depth and the configuration, having tamped the walls well, before filling them with a layer of sand and watering it from above with water. If you want a deep pond with fish, the walls should be designed in the form of terraces descending downward. This will result in a more reliable build that is not prone to landslides. For artistic decoration of a reservoir, horizontal sections can be decorated with flowerpots with plants and other natural decorative elements.
It is important to provide waterproofing. For this, any waterproof materials are suitable - roofing material, plastic wrap, PVC fabric.Today, technologies offer a reliable sealant - polyurea, with which you can make any fabric and even paper waterproof. To insulate the pit well, a thin layer of this composition will be enough.
Overlap the waterproofing sheets, making sure that where they overlap, all layers are tightly adjacent to each other. Thus, they will not move under the pressure of the water and will reliably hold it. 
The protruding edges of the film are laid out and covered with soil. Depending on the design, you can put pots with beautiful plants on them, lay stones or build an alpine slide on the edge of the reservoir.
The production of large-sized polyethylene products offers ready-made containers for arranging ponds and pools. Such bathtubs have their advantages: they are easy to install, easy to transport, withstand heavy loads, wash well, and have different shapes and sizes.
Correct installation of such a reservoir involves the formation of the most even bottom of the depression, followed by ramming. Otherwise, there are risks that the weight of the water will break the bathtub, which will then be almost impossible to restore.
The openings between the outer walls of the container and the edges of the pit are filled with sand and compacted with water and a rammer. High-quality backfill is a guarantee that the structure will not expand when filled with liquid.
Such a solution for a decorative reservoir is the least laborious both in manufacturing and in maintenance. Having previously drained the water, the container is very easy to clean from dirt, and the strong sides will not allow the soil to crumble.
You can design a plastic structure like a natural pond, or you can create a central object for a picnic area. A practical pond can also serve as a safe pool for children, since plastic dark color, which perfectly accumulates heat from the sun.
For adherents of solid and solid solutions, capital structures are more suitable. In this case, concrete is erected reliable design, which involves the maintenance of a significant volume of water and can be used for various purposes - creating a resting place at a summer cottage or as a large pond for fish farming.
One way or another, a decorative reservoir can be built without any help and in one season. The prepared recess is reinforced with reinforced concrete: thick wire or reinforcement is laid along its walls and bottom, tying it at the intersection or fastening it by welding. The finished structure is fixed with pins and a concrete solution is thrown in. The screed must completely solidify, after which the entire surface of the pool is treated with a sealant. The last stage is the design of the sides.
The flowing water by the reservoir looks especially beautiful and charming. To achieve this effect, you need special equipment to ensure the movement of water. Waterfalls, fountains, watermills - great option for your site.For them, different pumps with filters are used, which at the same time purify the water.
It is possible to make a decorative pond with a waterfall when on the territory suburban area there are elevation differences. Thus, it is enough to divide the pond into two parts and make a small dam at their junction.
If the relief does not have a slope, you can use additional decorative items - vases, bowls, various thematic compositions. Today, the market offers in abundance ready-made elements for decorating ponds, where everyone can choose an option to their liking.
It is important to ensure that the pond remains clean and fresh at all times. Therefore, it must be regularly looked after and cleaned - from time to time, drain all the water and thoroughly wash the container. To keep the water always clear, you must use special means preventing the development of microflora. They are absolutely environmentally friendly and safe, and you can buy them in any specialized supermarkets. 
With the transition to the winter season, it is better to drain the water from the decorative reservoir (if there is a high probability of its complete freezing). Broken walls are very difficult to restore. There is a high probability that the damaged tightness will lead the reservoir to complete unusability.
Tags:A special place in the landscape design of garden plots is occupied by reservoirs: they have magic. The backyard area is transformed and looks much more interesting if there is a beautiful garden pond on the site. A small reservoir is visible from different points of the garden, it is pleasant to relax near it, enjoy the coolness and contemplation of the water surface, surrounded by picturesque vegetation. One of the most simple ways to create a pond on your site is to use a ready-made structure made in the form of a polymer bowl. How to choose and install a plastic pond for a summer residence on a personal plot?
Plastic containers for ponds of all sizes are available for sale. Estimate the size of your plot so that the created pond looks appropriate. In a small area, a compact design will look good. Large plastic ponds are predominantly set up in vast backyard areas. For the device of artificial reservoirs, plastic forms are used that are easy to install and maintain. The pond bowl can be made of several types of material:
In different parts of the garden, the degree of illumination is not the same. When choosing the most suitable place for laying out a decorative pond, you should completely avoid open areas, because algae will grow intensively in the water in bright light. Also, avoid areas with closely growing tall vegetation unless you want to waste your time fighting leaves and debris falling into the water. It is not recommended to place a plastic pond in the country near outbuildings: not the most attractive "picture" will be reflected in the mirror surface of the water.
When installing the bowl, several key points are taken into account:
Note: you can breed fish in plastic ponds, but for their comfortable living in the water, containers of a sufficiently large size are needed.
A pond bowl usually has tiered steps, cascades, and indentations. They can be used to decorate the pond with aquatic plants.
An artificial reservoir is installed in a prepared foundation pit; the hole dug should follow the curves of the shape. If the structure is small, it is turned upside down and the contour is beaten off with pegs. For large ponds, markings are performed after measuring the bowl. To install a pond in the garden, you need construction tools and materials: pegs, a level, a shovel, sand and finishing products - stones, slate, gravel, flagstone.
How to install a plastic pond:
Important: the cavities between the pit and the plastic mold must be well tamped with wet sand, while increasing the water level in the container. This is necessary so that the walls of the plastic pond do not deform from the pressure of wet sand. After one to three days, when the container has completely settled in the pit, they begin to decorate the area near the water.
The composition with a pond in the garden area gives the landscape a special zest. Even without possessing the skills of artistic design, you can decorate the site effectively and unusual by digging in plants and placing decorative elements. For small plastic ponds, it is best to avoid piling up large rocks. Tall plants are excluded so that they do not interfere with the view of the water. Recommendations:
The attractiveness of a plastic construction for a summer residence is that it is not necessary to drain the water from the reservoir for the winter. Capacities withstand low temperature down to -30 ° C. Bowls of ponds more than 80 cm deep do not freeze in mid-latitude climates.
How to care for a plastic reservoir:
Caring for an artificial reservoir does not require much time and effort. The decorative plastic pond fits perfectly into landscape design, gives it aesthetic appeal. Thanks to the variety of shapes, interesting design ideas... A decorative pond is a luxury available to everyone.
