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Most owners suburban areas I'd like to have my own artificial pond. The highlight of the landscape - a pond made of tires with your own hands would delight the owners and guests.
After all, it is known that contemplation of the water surface puts you in a lyrical mood, helps you relax and receive a surge of inspiration.
But, as a rule, due to lack of space, the dream of having a pond is a source positive emotions and many refuse coolness. However, it is possible to make it a reality using ordinary car tires, which served faithfully to car drivers.
To decorative pond ik attracted attention, it is important to choose the right place for it.
To do this, you must follow the basic rules:
- The most suitable place for a do-it-yourself tire pond would be partial shade. If you build it in the sun, the plants will quickly wither and the pond will lose its attractiveness. And the water will begin to bloom. Not best option ventilated places, as well as the construction of a reservoir under the canopy of trees. In the latter case, it will be clogged by constantly falling leaves. Frequent cleaning will be required;
- the pond should be visible from different vantage points. Then trees, clouds, a house, etc. will be reflected in its water;
- It is advisable to place the pond in a depression, since a small body of water looks better when viewed from above.
How to choose a tire
Next, they move on to searching for a tire, the choice of size of which depends on what is available for construction. free space. If it is catastrophically low, you need to stop choosing a tire from passenger car. If there is enough space to implement a large-scale project, the diameter of the tire can be impressive (more than human height). This could be a tire from KAMAZ or BELAZ, a Belarus tractor, etc.
It is clear that not every garage has one like it. But it’s easy to find a tire of this size by contacting a tire repair shop or visiting car dealerships.
Rubber base closes decorative tiles, so that it is impossible to guess how the reservoir works.
Decorating a pond
Add exoticism artificial reservoirs fish – even aquarium fish are suitable, as they feel quite comfortable in them.
But, there are other ways to decorate artificial ponds made of tires with your own hands: planting Siberian iris along the banks of a reservoir, breeding water lilies, floating pondweed or swamp grass.
You can use maintenance-free artificial jewelry. Artificial ducks and turtles basking on the shore look great on the surface of the pond.
The nearby alpine slides completely transform the pond. An additional effect at night is created by backlights powered by solar panels, surprising with a mysterious soft glow.
Video: How to make a pond with your own hands
Step by step instructions
First of all, you should prepare tools and materials.
You will need a few of them:
- tire of the required size;
- PVC film or other covering material;
- crushed stone;
- sand;
- plants and decoration materials;
- shovels - bayonet and shovel;
- a hacksaw or jigsaw;
- level.
Then, they move on to the second stage - preparing the tire. Although it will have to be buried in the future, it is necessary to clean the tire from dirt and cut off the top part.
Of course, you can use it for this sharp knife. But such pruning will require a lot of time and effort. It is better to do the work with a hacksaw or use an electric jigsaw, working with it at low speeds.
Having prepared the tire, they begin to dig a pit, having previously leveled the site. The tire can be buried to any depth. The shape of the hole for the tire must correspond (with allowance) to the diameter of the tire.
Having carefully leveled the bottom (check with a level), it needs to be covered with sand to a depth of 15 centimeters. The sand is thoroughly compacted, after which the rubber blank is lowered. It remains to check the horizontal position of the installed tire with a level.
It's time to move on to the next stage - waterproofing;
For it, it is more advisable to use a covering material designed specifically for reservoirs. It is sold in specialized retail outlets or where they sell gardening supplies.
You need to buy it based on the fact that it should protrude beyond the tire walls by half a meter. In extreme cases, thick polyethylene will do. But it will last much less. Therefore, having given preference to it, you need to take into account that replacement will be required, which is impossible without dismantling the structure. Having distributed the selected material over the bottom of the dug hole, it is taken out beyond the edges of the chamber placed in the hole;
Having carefully straightened the material and pressed the ends with sand, they proceed to decorating. Decorative stone is used for it.
A do-it-yourself tire pond with overflows, made from several tires with varying degrees of depth, looks charming. Based on such overflows, beautiful waterfalls are created. For this purpose, a hose is connected to the upper tire, through which water is supplied under low pressure. It, overflowing the upper container, effectively flows into the container below, water, imitating a waterfall.
Video: Exclusive tire ponds
It’s not uncommon for us to look at photos on the Internet with bated breath. decorative ponds and dream of organizing own plot something similar. But the process of creating a country pond at first glance is not so simple; it requires certain knowledge in the field of establishing basic water supply systems, gardening, as well as some construction skills.
It’s no secret that having made a couple of mistakes while working, beauty enthusiasts become disappointed in the final product of their creativity and no longer get down to business, preferring to be content beautiful pictures in magazines about landscape design. But in vain. After all, creating a reservoir is a serious matter and, without experience, it is not always possible to get the desired result the first time.
Therefore, it is necessary to carefully study the Internet on this issue and be prepared for failures - our eternal companions on the path to success. The main thing to remember is that experience is best teacher, and don't be afraid to experiment.
In the meantime, in order to get closer to what you want and arrange the decorative pond of your dreams on your site, we advise you to start small. Namely, by creating a small decorative pond from an old tractor tire. This will take much less time than usual, but we are sure that in the process you will acquire many useful skills for the future.
Today we will not use any expensive materials and will try to save a little time, as well as money from the family budget.
So, to create a decorative mini-reservoir at your summer cottage you will need:
1. Materials:
- tractor tire (you can take a large tire from any large truck);
- polyethylene film as an insulating material;
- small pump;
- stones for decoration;
- small crushed stone for arranging the bottom of a reservoir or sea pebbles;
- ornamental plants to taste (preferably low-growing ones).
2. Tools:
- jigsaw;
- shovel;
- wheelbarrow.
Step 1: choosing a location
The choice of location should be taken with full responsibility. If possible, it should be a more or less level area. It is not recommended to locate a pond in an area open to sunlight throughout the day, since the water will become very hot, and this is fraught with the development of pathogenic microorganisms and algae in it.
Also pay attention to the presence of a body of water above the surface deciduous trees. All the leaves from them will end up in your pond in the fall, and you will have to clean it almost every day during the leaf fall period.
In addition to the above conditions for choosing a place for a pond, it is also worth highlighting the absence of strong wind.
Step 2: preparing the pit
Dig and level a hole for the tractor tire so deep that half of the tire is above ground level. If you do not want to spoil the lawn, then before laying the soil, you will have to cover it with film or any other durable covering material.
Although our pond will not be that large, the amount of soil that you will have to remove is measured in several wheelbarrows, or even several dozen wheelbarrows. To avoid this hard work, we advise you to think about installing an alpine slide with ornamental plants. It can be made from excavated soil and the remains of stones, which for one reason or another were not in demand when decorating the reservoir itself. For example, we did just that and were extremely pleased with the result of our labors.
Step 3: Tire Preparation and Insulation
You need to cut off the top of the tire as shown in the photo. The easiest way to do this is with a jigsaw. Since the material is very thick and durable, cutting it manually with a knife, for example, will be very difficult.
Place the prepared tire on the bottom of the pit and cover with plastic wrap. Distribute it over the inner area and begin filling your future pond, making sure that the film is evenly distributed and does not form too many folds.
Tuck the edges of the film under the tire using a suitable tool, such as a large screwdriver. Whether to attach it additionally to the rubber or leave it as is is up to you. However, considering that the film will be securely fixed with stones, we did not see the need for additional fastening.
Step 4: decorating with stone
For decoration we used natural stone. Here you will have to play a game of Tetris, selecting and placing stones properly. As a result, it is necessary to achieve complete and harmonious composition, smoothly turning into alpine slide.
Step 5: Alpine slide
Creating an alpine slide is an exclusively creative and intuitive activity, and besides, it is a matter of taste, so any recommendations here are unnecessary.
In any case, you have everything you need: fertile soil from the pit, leftover stones and your favorite plants. Therefore, it’s time to show a little imagination and complement your decorative pond with an alpine slide to match.
The only nuance that is perhaps worth mentioning is the use of predominantly low-growing plants for landscaping. Considering the small size of the reservoir, tall vegetation can almost completely hide it under its own mass, which is not always useful.
Step 6: Pump Installation
Place a small pump at the bottom of the pond, which is usually used in such cases to simulate a fountain. You can find it in any construction hypermarket.
In principle, you can completely abandon the pump, but then it would not be superfluous to arrange a drainage of water from the reservoir. The fact is that with insufficient aeration, the water will quickly become cloudy and begin to emit noise. bad smell. Therefore, from time to time you will have to drain it and fill it with a new one - fresh. It is for this reason that the solution using a pump remains the most rational of the others.
As a last resort, the pump can be replaced with a compressor designed for aerating water in aquariums. Its task is to pump air, thereby saturating the water with oxygen. This great solution for those who want to protect their decorative pond from colonization by algae and the development of pathogenic microflora.
The effect of a compressor is, of course, not the same as when using a pump. But the dynamics from the air bubbles formed on the water surface are guaranteed.
We used a pump that we managed to find in the department for landscaping enthusiasts.
On winter period During cold weather, the water from the reservoir must be drained. Under other circumstances, it would be nice to send the film laid as an insulating material for storage, but since it is securely fixed with stones, this, of course, is not so easy.
In the meantime, just enjoy the beautiful creation of your own hands!
Every Russian person is famous for his ingenuity. Indeed, what people on our planet can find interesting application those things that are considered trash.
With the development of the automobile industry, old tires should find their use. Therefore, enterprising people decided to make them beautiful flower beds and even attractions for children. In addition, you can make a pool or pond from a waste tire. In this article we will tell our readers how to organize a pond at the dacha with your own hands, step by step, using tires. And besides the description, here you can also see a photo. In general, we think that this material will be useful to you.
What kind of tire is suitable for creating a country pond?
It is worth saying that the choice of tires for a future pond is influenced by the space that you can provide for this structure. If your summer cottage does not have extra space, then your choice is a tire from a passenger car. And if there is a lot, you can choose:
- Kamaz tire,
- Rear wheel of the Belarus tractor,
- A tire from a 45-ton BELAZ.
Note! You can always find old pond tires at a tire shop. You can get them there for free. You can buy them for nominal money at a car dealership or find similar offers on the Internet.
What kind of pond can I make?
Of course, you cannot breed fish in a tire pond. But you can plant various plants in it and along its banks. In order to hide the rubber base, you need to plant flagstone. You can also set up an alpine slide very close by. As a result, your guests will not immediately guess what this water feature was made of.
Note! Even the smallest pond is a danger for small children. Therefore, it is not recommended to leave them unattended in the garden where the pond is located.
What to use to build a pond
In this article we are talking about how to make a tire pond in your country house. Of course, in order to make this structure you need consumables and tools.
Tools:
- Jigsaw or hacksaw;
- Level for construction;
- Bayonet and shovel.
Materials:
- Stones, rubble,
- Sand, soft sealant, as well as ornamental plants.
Create a pond step by step
Well, the moment has come when we will describe step by step how to make a pond with your own hands from a tire. And if you follow our instructions, then you will succeed.
Of course, the tire is first washed off dirt. Then the upper part is cut off from the product. Used in this work: a jigsaw or a hacksaw. A sharp knife will also work.
Then it is worth determining the location of the future reservoir. A sunny area located in the recreation area is suitable for this purpose. The pond should be located away from trees so that it cannot be clogged with fallen leaves. 
At the next stage, the degree of penetration of the rubber base is determined. The pond can be located:
- On a flat surface of the ground;
- Recessed into the ground by a third;
- Completely buried in the ground.
Now you need to dig a hole. It should match the shape of the tire. In addition, it must be larger than its diameter. The depth is determined based on previous information.
The bottom must be leveled. After which it is covered with sand. In this case, the sand layer should be 15 cm. Then the tire should be laid on the compacted bottom.
PVC film can be a soft sealant. However, it is best to use a special material for swimming pools. It is purchased in special stores. This material is spread freely along the bottom of the pool, and the edges are brought out. In this case, the length of the edges should extend half a meter from the pool. 
Now you need to pour water into the pool so that the material can be rationally distributed inside the tire. To fix the material, stones that will have a round shape are suitable. They are laid at the bottom of the structure at opposite ends. 
The edges of the film material, which are brought out, are straightened and covered with ordinary sand. The sand will hold them. In the future, they can be decorated with gravel. Wild turf and other materials you like will also work. 
The pond, which you managed to revive very simply with the help of a fountain. In this case, you can use a pump small sizes, or a turbine with an aquarium attachment. These devices will operate on electricity. Therefore, the wire can be put into a hose or buried in the ground. 
The illumination organized by garden lamps, which will be powered by solar panels, will look beautiful. During the daytime, such a lamp will accumulate energy, and in the evening it will be able to give you soft light.
Note! If you use sand or gravel for the bottom of the pond, the water will become cloudy. To ensure that animals moving around your summer cottage do not die in your pond, a beautiful driftwood is placed in the pond, with the help of which they can get out of it.
How to decorate a tire pond. Options
As you can see, making a decorative pond from a tire with your own hands is not difficult or expensive. It is important to follow some rules here. But in order for the pond to truly become a decoration of your garden plot, use some decorative elements.
- So, from two large tires you can make two ponds, which will touch each other. At the time of decoration, you can install wooden bridge. The bridge can play a decorative role or be part of a garden path.
- On garden plot mogur there are ponds with overflow. To do this, one pond is installed underground, and the other is placed on the surface of the earth. To perform an overflow, you need to drain rainwater from the roof of the house. You can also build a homemade waterfall.
- In order to make a waterfall, you need to install a hose with water pressure out of stone. It should look out through the thickness of the pond decorations. The flow of water will be ensured by overflow between reservoirs. And the water itself will fall from the height of the stones.
- Using a large tire you can make a swimming pool for children. In this case, the tire will be well strengthened, and the coastal area will be decorated with tiles. This will ensure safe walking barefoot. For such a pool, it is worth purchasing a pump in order to filter the water.
Let's sum it up
So you have learned how to make a decorative pond from a tire. As you can see, this process is not very complicated. It is important to prepare all consumables, as well as the necessary tools.
On a personal plot? A pond is not only a way to create a certain style and beauty, but also an opportunity to feel cool on a hot summer day. It is not necessary to create complex hydraulic structures. Sometimes the presence of even the most small pond made from tires.
How to make a tire pond with your own hands
To make a tire pond, you first need to decide on its location. The best option there will be a flat area, without stones, bushes, holes and mounds.
Important ! If there is no such free area on the site for the installation of a pond, then you will have to start clearing the plot of land that is available.
It is also worth thinking carefully about what size the pond should be. Depending on this, you will need to select a tire with appropriate parameters. Interesting idea- this is to make a complex of small ponds, which are located in a certain order on the same territory.
It is worth deciding on the design of the future reservoir, as well as exactly how it will be located on the site. Perhaps the tire pond will be deepened into the soil, or maybe it will be an above-ground structure. In any case, such nuances should be thought through in advance so that you can choose the right decor and carefully prepare everything necessary materials for work.
Correct location of the pond on the site
The creation of a pond must have some reason. It is irrational and even a little stupid to make a pond just like that, for no reason. It is much better and more practical if an artificial reservoir has not only a decorative function, but also has practical significance.
A pond can become not just a garden decoration, but also create a comfortable area around it for relaxation and children's entertainment. A decoratively designed pond is a highlight in your garden that can highlight a certain style of the surrounding landscape.
The tire pond must be located in such a place that it can be viewed from anywhere on the site.
In order to do right choice location of the reservoir, it is worth considering several nuances:
- dimensions of the site;
- landscape relief;
- shape and size of the pond;
- soil structure and the presence of groundwater in it.
The size of a reservoir can be significantly influenced by the need for additional materials and work, for example, on arranging a fountain or lighting.
As practice shows, for a pond it is better to choose a dark place so that straight sun rays did not provoke the proliferation of bacteria and microorganisms in the water. It is also worth considering the fact that if an artificial reservoir is constantly located directly under the sun, open area, then the water from it will simply begin to evaporate, and the base will peel and crack.
Advice ! Before choosing a place to install a pond, observe solar activity during the day to understand where direct sunlight is least present during the day.
A good location for a pond, when it is visible from all corners of the site, from the windows of a house or gazebo. This is very important when there are small children in the family, so you can easily monitor how the kids play near the pond.
If the installation of a pond involves hidden lighting or a fountain, then you should make sure in advance that the electrical connection is not too far from the pond.
What kind of tire is needed for a pond?
To choose the right tire, you should know the exact dimensions of the future reservoir. If you plan to install a small pond, then using a tire from a passenger car will be sufficient. If the area of the site allows, then using a tire from a KamAZ truck, tractor or bus, you can build a pond of sufficiently large size.
Where to buy tires to create a pond
The easiest way is to go to auto repair shops, where used car tires can be purchased for pennies. Another place where you can buy tires for little money is the repair shops of any car company. You can also search suitable option through private advertisements.
Tools for arranging a pond
To make the work easy and simple, you should prepare the necessary tools in advance:
- metal hacksaw or jigsaw;
- roulette;
- shovel;
- level.
The existing tire is thoroughly cleaned of dirt and washed. Use a sharp file or jigsaw to cut off the top of the tire. Then the height and diameter of the tire are measured to determine how deep it can be dug into the ground. The dug hole should be slightly wider than the size of the tire. This allows you to firmly lay and secure the waterproofing.
Another important condition quality work is a perfectly flat base. These indicators must be checked using a level. If you ignore this condition, the water in the tire will be filled unevenly.
Advice ! To avoid polluting the reservoir, the tire should be located slightly higher than ground level.
We waterproof the tire
To prevent water from leaking into the ground, you should special attention consider laying a waterproofing layer along the bottom of the future pond. The simplest and affordable way- This is the use of polyethylene film. Despite its availability, film is a very unreliable material, as it tears very easily and does not withstand loads well. As a last resort, you can use polyethylene in several layers, but still, if possible, it is better to use another material for waterproofing.
In stores and markets you can purchase modern waterproofing material for swimming pools. It is much stronger, more durable and more practical to use. The protective layer is laid along the bottom and walls of the tire after it is laid in the prepared pit. The waterproofing material should extend beyond the edges of the future pond by about 50 cm, this will prevent it from slipping after filling the reservoir with water.
After the reservoir is filled, the waterproofing will finally take its shape, and the excess can be carefully wrapped.
Strengthening the pond
To prevent the tire from moving and the film from unfolding, the edges of the hole should be covered with sand or small crushed stone. Such a reception will good remedy in the fight against weeds that grow near the reservoir. If you don’t have sand or crushed stone, you can use the soil that remains after digging a hole for the tire.
Pond decoration
So that the artificial pond not only fits well into the existing landscape, but also becomes a decoration personal plot, it needs to be decorated decoratively. For these purposes use:
- planting plants on the bottom of a reservoir. To do this, special containers with flowers are placed on supplies located at the base of the reservoir;
- plants in pots and tubs are placed along the shore of the pond. The advantage of this method of decoration is the ability to constantly modify the surrounding area around the pond, alternately installing tubs with a wide variety of exotic plants;
- the presence of bright decorative fish in the pond;
- make beautiful compositions from natural stones.
Advice ! To make a composition of stones more harmonious, it is worth alternating stones various sizes and forms.
Is it possible to use a tire pond for swimming?
Very often, tires from BelAZ trucks are used as a mini swimming pool. The bottom of such tires is covered with sand, and the climbing ladder and the surface near the tires are equipped with wooden boards.
To ensure that the water is suitable for swimming and does not stagnate, special reagents are used to purify the water. This swimming pond can become a relaxing place for the whole family.
Conclusion
As practice shows, a tire pond is not only very original, but also quite simple to implement. Using a seemingly unusable element, you can make it not just beautiful, but also very useful thing for your personal plot.
Some useful tips, we will learn how to make a pond from a tire in the next video
The desire to make their plot perfect is common to all land owners. Any summer resident can make a pond with his own hands from a tire, spending a minimum of time and money on this process. This structure is being erected without the use of heavy construction equipment and hired workers. Make an artificial pond from old tire you can do it alone, since the assistant will simply have nothing to do. In order to build a pond at your dacha you need very little free space. But a small lake will become a real highlight in any landscape.
The thought of the need to arrange a small pond in the courtyard of private property occurs to most of its owners. Modern dacha- This is, first of all, an area of rest and relaxation.
A small pond is simply necessary in order to complement the harmonious picture of paths, flower beds, garden arches and ornamental shrubs.
A pond at the dacha can be made from reinforced concrete, boards, or use a ready-made container made of polyvinyl chloride. But all these options involve serious financial and time costs. In addition, these structures are stationary, which requires considerable effort to maintain them. Old tires cost nothing and are easy to recycle.
Using a tire to make a pond provides the following advantages:
- 1 Availability of material. Old tires can be found on the side of roads, in landfills and in the territory of transport enterprises. You can transport a large tire using a rented tow truck equipped with a manipulator.
- 2 Ease of processing. The material is easy to saw, cut and drill. Simple household tools will be sufficient for the job.
- 3 Durability. Tires are impact resistant external factors, such as tall and low temperatures, humidity and solar radiation. Rodents avoid contact with wheels.
- 4 Structural strength. Tires have strong walls that are not destroyed by impacts and strong pressure. When buried in the ground, they can deform without collapsing.
- 5 Mobility. If necessary, tires can be quickly dried and moved to a new location. The effort of one person is enough for this.
The wheels are made of environmentally friendly material that does not harm the health of humans and animals.
Features of designing country ponds
To create an artificial pond, it is necessary to use wheels of the largest possible size. This will significantly expand its functionality.
When planning to make a pond with your own hands, you need to think through the following questions:
- The location of the object. Tire ponds should be located away from the road. If there are trees in the yard, then it is advisable for the pond to periodically remain in the shade of their crowns.
- Lake type. It can be external or buried. With an external location, you will have to think through the issues of finishing the sides. In order to bury a wheel, you will need to work hard to dig a hole for it.
- Water supply. If the reservoir is installed for a long time, it makes sense to bring it to polypropylene pipes, burying them in the ground.
- Drainage system. It is necessary to provide for the procedure for collecting and draining water that will pour out of the reservoir. Otherwise, the soil around the pool will turn into mud.
- Interior and exterior design. The pond can be decorated outside decorative stone, lay out paths and plant with plants. Algae, fish and waterfowl will look good inside the container.
- Lighting. Illumination for a pond is necessary in terms of aesthetics and safety, so that a person does not fall into the water in complete darkness.
In addition, you need to consider protecting the reservoir from precipitation. Good decision There will be a light polycarbonate canopy in the shape of an arch.
List of tools and materials
It is advisable to carry out work on arranging a country pond in warm time year in clear weather. As a rule, it takes no more than two days to create an artificial reservoir.
To do this you will need the following property:
- bayonet shovel;
- oil level;
- roulette;
- sand;
- river pebbles;
- fertile soil;
- polyvinyl chloride fabric;
- scissors;
- material for decorating the wheel (stones, paving slabs, flowers).
Before installation, the tires must be prepared for use. To begin with, the product is thoroughly washed from dirt using a brush and soap solution. After this, you need to remove from the rubber all the metal fragments that got stuck in it during operation. The edges of the tire are cut off and leveled. To ensure that the resulting cut is smooth, it is covered with soft rubber.
Measurements are taken of the resulting workpiece. The parameters of the pattern from which the waterproofing layer will be created are calculated. A piece of polyvinyl chloride fabric is purchased. This material is highly durable and durable. Its estimated service life is at least 20 years.
Carrying out installation
Before you start digging a pit, you need to mark the area. The hole should be 20-25 cm in diameter larger than the tire. This cavity will be needed in order to lay and secure the edges of the polyvinyl chloride sheet in it. Do not dig the tire into the ground too deeply. Its edges should be raised by at least 15-20 cm. This technique will prevent flooding of the reservoir by storm flows and the ingress of debris from the ground surface. The marking of the pit is carried out taking into account these nuances.
Further work is carried out in the following sequence:
- A pit is being dug. Its bottom is leveled and compacted. A special fabric is placed at the bottom of the pit, which will prevent soil from being washed out from under the pond bowl.
- A cushion is created for the pond. For this, crushed stone and sand are used. The pillow is spilled with water and leveled.
- The tire is lowered into the pit. It is centered and leveled horizontally. Granite screenings or sand are poured inside the wheel. The layer should be thick enough to cover the protruding parts of the wheel.
- A PVC sheet is placed inside the container. It is evenly distributed throughout the entire volume of the wheel. The edges of the fabric are placed in the opening between the foundation pit and the tire. The canvas is pressed down with stones.
- The pond bowl is filled with water. It needs to be filled completely. Under water pressure, the walls of the wheel expand, the film is pressed tightly against internal walls bowls.
- The edges of the polyvinyl chloride fabric are pressed tightly to the ground. A hole is made in it for the drainage pipe. It is being secured. Removing overflow water will keep the soil around the pool dry.
- The opening between the tire and the walls of the pit is filled with sand. The sand is spilled, compacted and filled up again. This technique allows you to securely fix the pond in the hole.
- The pond is being equipped with water supply and drainage systems. To do this, trenches are dug into which pipes are laid. You can use it to collect overflowing water. plastic container, buried in the ground near the pond.
After the basics are completed construction work, the design of the artificial reservoir begins.
Decoration of the structure
There are no restrictions on decor options for a tire pond. The rubber is securely hidden under a polyvinyl chloride film, which is biologically and chemically inert. Aquatic flora and fauna thrive in a PVC bowl. Based on this, you can show all your imagination when decorating a homemade pond.
It is advisable to cover the bottom of the pond with a thick layer of sand and lay out natural stone. Some products can be cast from concrete yourself. They will provide a good shelter for the fish that will populate the reservoir. In addition, in artificial caves, aquatic inhabitants will be able to hide from birds of prey that may want to profit from easy prey.
It is better to plant plants and algae in heavy porcelain containers. For this you can use old mugs or flower pots. So root system plants will be fixed much more securely than in sand. In addition, it is much more convenient to remove flowers from the pond in a container when it comes time to drain or clean the pool bowl.
To make an artificial lake look aesthetically pleasing, it is imperative to cover the edges of the tire. The most simple option is laying stone around the perimeter. The gaps between the stones are filled with earth, in which flowers and ornamental shrubs. If there is no desire to distinguish the pond from the surrounding area, then its edges are covered with a lawn with preliminary addition of soil.
The garden pond is great place for relaxation in all its forms. In order to ensure maximum comfort, measures should be taken to improve the area around the reservoir.
You can do this in the following ways:
- cover the soil with a thick layer of sand or granite screenings;
- put it around the pond paving slabs monolithic or perforated type;
- make a covering from engineered boards (decking).
Maintenance of the reservoir should also be considered. The walls and bottom of the bowl are cleaned with a water vacuum cleaner. The water is disinfected with special reagents that prevent the water from fading in hot weather. It is not necessary to dismantle the tire pond for the winter. It is enough to drain the water from it, remove the sand from the bottom and cover it with dense material. PVC tolerates any frost well.