Traditionally, the central part of the garden can be a pond: a pool, a pond or a small lake. If the garden is spacious enough, this element can be placed next to the allotted lawn or parterre with flower beds.
But nothing prevents the construction of a large pool in a small garden, provided it is suitable for the area. In general, a distinction is made between formal (regular shaped pools) and informal (lakes, ponds, streams with irregular bank line, imitating the natural one) pools.
However, a large artificial lake will look impressive in a formal garden, and for a simple pool of regular shape there is room in any garden.
The best location of the reservoir – as close to the house as possible, because buildings of all kinds look very beautiful when reflected in the water, both during the day and at night. Keep in mind that by using natural depressions and hollows in the terrain, we save on preparation – digging a hole, so you can be firmly convinced that a natural depression – the optimal place for a pond.
The material chosen must be in harmony with the style of the house: wood if the house is wooden, bricks if the house is clad in bricks, etc. . In any case, before the construction of the pond, a thorough marking of the perimeter of the pool, pond or lake, using rope and stakes, and carefully check the result of the work from all sides.
What are some suitable options for incorporating water into my garden? Should I consider a small pond, a cascading waterfall, or perhaps a flowing stream?