Do you have a marshy area in the garden that looks out of place in the landscape? Use these helpful tips if you want to create your new garden pond. These beautiful pictures show a good example of a successful water-garden redesign.
Create a new garden pond – initial situation
If you want to create a new garden pond, first take a close look at the existing conditions. The example shows an old pond that functioned more like a depression in the ground and had become a gathering place for mosquitoes.
Create a new garden pond – use stone
A good tip for stable structures and a natural environment is to use more stone in the renovation. If you want to create a new garden pond, you can add a sense of richness with structures such as a bridge. Stones can also define the edge of the pond.
Keep the water moving
Even if you already have a pond in the garden, it is best to keep the water moving. Flowing water creates a better environment for plants and pond creatures. If you want to create a new garden pond, make sure you use a water pump to maintain the necessary water movement.
Transform the pond into a good environment for living creatures
Remember that a water garden in your backyard is not only for plants. Encourage life in many forms, including reptiles, dragonflies, frogs and fish. Together with the plants, these creatures can gradually turn the pond into a natural biosphere.
Add a little sound
If you want to create a new garden pond, you can bring gentle movement into this peaceful atmosphere. Use large stones and a small cascading waterfall, then enjoy the pleasant sound of falling water.
Cultivate water lilies
Select the right plants
Create some shade
Create a stone border
Choose beautiful blooms
Combine different plant species
Use lotus flowers as decoration
Grow plants around the edge
Tropical plants for a more exotic look
Enjoy the final result
Anna Lohan
Peter Dark
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