Planning a Water Garden



You should spend time planning your water garden. Rushing your project could lead to problems which can be time consuming or expensive to correct.

Setting up a water garden

First you need to decide on the position of their lice.Sljedeće points to consider:

1 Ponds and water displays are there to be seen and appreciated. Construction should be in view from the house, or in an area where you spend a lot of time

2 Keep the features of the over hanging trees that drop leaves in autumn, and block the sunlight. Both can cause significant problems

3 Access to the feature must be available all the time

4 Do not forget to take into account the services that may be required, ie electric.

Water Garden Sizing

deciding what size to make your pond is usually determined by budget, type of fish and size of the garden. If the fish can grow, and will obviously need a tank that is properly sized for the fish exercise and develop their full potential. Think about the depth and breadth, as it can be important if keeping more fish. When considering the size, a good idea to put the hose on the ground as a template. This will give you an idea of ​​how finished pond size will look like. Maintaining your pond should also be taken into consideration before početka.Veliki pool will require more time and effort than a small wildlife pond.

What kind of fish to water garden?

If the fish are stocked in the pond, deciding on the varieties you want to keep at the beginning will determine the size of your pond should be and what equipment you will need to be effective.

budget for your water garden

try to estimate how much the project is going to cost before you start to avoid any unexpected costs. Download our list, which contains a list of areas you may need to be taken into account.

the plants for your water garden?

Plants are a critical part of building a pond, and play a role in water quality and balance feature. If used properly, they also add color, texture and provide shelter for livestock and wild animals. You May be required prior to build shelves for your plants. Different plants suit different requirements. Keep in mind that koi eat some plants, so that they May need to put beyond the reach of the fish. If you want to keep the water lilies, try to avoid placing them too close to water movement as this can damage plant foliage.

access for maintenance

I always leave room for access to maintain your pond. Your plants, pumps and filters will need attention, and easy access will make it much easier.

The shape and appearance

You are planning to build a pond in almost any shape, but the unusual shapes can be difficult when using a pond liner. Bare with wide curves are easier to build and will allow water to move freely and avoid dead spaces. Try to keep the overall style of your face in accordance with its garden. View our photo gallery for ideas of different styles.