Ideas for your garden pond design

If you are thinking of building a pond in your garden there is a lot to think about such as where to position the pond and how to construct it. Building a pond is not difficult but there are some basic principles that should be followed.

The style of a pond is the first thing to consider. Do you want something formal or more of a wildlife pond? Garden ponds are a magnet for wildlife so you may want to keep this in mind when designing the pond. For instance, frogs and toads need a slope to be able to get in and out of the pond easily.

There is also the issue of whether to have fish, and if so what type. Fish are interesting in a pond but too many can add to the problem of having a green pond by increasing the nutrient level. Getting the balance right in a pond will ensure clear water.

Waterfalls in ponds are attractive and birds enjoy them too. The sound of the relaxing flow of the water is restful as long as the flow of the water is slow. Constructing a waterfall is easy if done at the same time as digging the pond as it is necessary to make a raised area from which the waterfall can flow downwards. The soil that is dug out can be used to make the raised area then once it is lined with pond liner rocks can be added to make the waterfall.