On hot summer days, there’s nothing quite like relaxing by the water. To ensure you always have that option, consider building a decorative pond in your garden. It doesn’t have to be large; a size of 5 to 7 square feet with a depth of 12 to 20 inches is sufficient.
Start by clearing the chosen area of vegetation and digging a bowl-shaped hole, taking into account the thickness of the concrete base (about 3 to 4 inches). Next, lay down drainage pipes. A drainage pipe will maintain a constant water level or help regulate the height of the pond’s edges.
Pour the concrete for the base without using forms, applying a thick mixture. If the pond area exceeds 32 to 43 square feet, reinforce the concrete with wire mesh or rebar. Once the concrete has set, cover the bottom with natural stones embedded in the thickened mixture.
Water can flow into the pond from a stream running through your property or from a water supply. Ideally, the pond should be a flowing one, meaning the water is constantly refreshed.
In areas without a natural water source or plumbing, you can fill the pond with buckets of water, replacing it as needed.
For the pond’s construction, use plumbing pipes with a diameter of 1 to 1.5 inches. Cut them with a metal saw and bend them by heating the bending point with a torch. Connect the pipes using welding.
The drainage pipe opening should be easily accessible and can be sealed with a rubber plug. Camouflage the overflow pipe with stones.
Aquatic plants can be planted in a specially prepared hole filled with soil. The edges of the pond can be lined with stones, and a decorative arrangement of rocks nearby can enhance the overall look.