El garden is an outdoor space that is part of our home and in which we can add many interesting things, especially if we have a large extension to work with. The ponds in the garden are a great idea, since they are spaces in which it is possible to have animals and that create the feeling of being a forest or outside space.
Create a pond is not something simple and we must think about it before to do so, so we will see what the installation is like or the advantages it can bring us. It is an element that is not suitable for everyone or good for all gardens, so each person must choose the option that best suits their needs.
Advantages of having a pond
The ponds in the garden are elements that everyone likes. They create a feeling of well-being very pleasant thanks to the sound of water, to the fish that we can add and to the aquatic plants. It helps to keep the environment more humid and without a doubt it gives a great personality to our garden. If you have children it can also be a way to bring them closer to nature and give them a play area.
Types of ponds to choose
Among the ponds we also find different types. The ponds can be at ground level, buried or on the surface. Depending on the job we want to go through or if we want to pay for labor or not, we can choose between both. Obviously, much remains more natural a buried pond in which the structure is not seen. On the other hand, the pond can be already prefabricated in polyethylene, which is resistant and very comfortable, or created in concrete on the excavated surface. The polyethylene is one of the most chosen, as it gives us resistant and already created structures.
When choosing the size we must think about the space we have available. On the one hand we find ponds of one square meter that are perfect to have some plants. If we want fish to be kept in them we should give it more width and depth so that they have space.
How the pond is created
Normally a prefabricated pond is used, measure for width and depth and you are looking for a good place that is flat and that does not get too much sun, with soil that is easy to remove, avoiding stony terrain. Once we have the place we must mark them to know where and how much to dig. When creating the hole, sand can be added so that the rainwater filters better and does not give us problems. On the other hand, when the pond is added we have to fill in the gaps with sand and earth. A little water is added to press it more and what remains is filled.
Pond accessories
These ponds need some accessories to help us improve the whole. It is essential to add a filtering system to prevent bacteria from forming and to maintain the health of that ecosystem. There are various filtering systems, some of them organic. On the other hand, you can also add a great waterfall that gives life to everything and also gives us a constant sound of water that helps us relax, as if we were in the middle of nature. These artificial waterfalls are added with a closed circuit that makes the water circulate constantly.
Decorative elements
In the ponds we must also add some decorative elements that we like. From aquatic plants to stones and pebbles that give it much more authenticity. Some add figures or other details. All of them are elements that help make the background look more real, as we must not forget that it is made of polyethylene. With the stones we will give it a greater appearance of a natural pond.
Pond lighting
This option can be great, because when night falls we will continue to enjoy the pond. In addition, it is good because we will always know where you are to avoid accidents. There are many ways to light the pond. From outside, with floor-level lamps, with spotlights around or also with floating or submersible lights. The submersibles give us a lot of play because we can see the pond inside, ideal if we have fish.
The decoration in the pond
A pond is an element that, in addition to giving life and creating a new and simple ecosystem in our garden, helps us to decorate. The pond can have many different decorations. The filtering system and having a fountain or waterfall help us oxygenate the water, besides that it is an element that is very liked for the vitality that it adds to everything. Later we can find many details. From figures to create original fountains to aquatic plants or to put around the pond.