What an artificial lake. Do-it-yourself pond - how to make an artificial lake

Despite the possible additional troubles, a small lake in the summer cottage will help diversify it well, add more moisture and charm. Such a pond can be used as a good element landscape design or apply for practical purposes, for example, for breeding fish or ducks. If the water in the lake is mostly stagnant, then swimming in it is undesirable. You can plant appropriate plants along the edges and contemplate the created idyll from the porch of the house while slamming mosquitoes on your body.

In order to solve the problem of how to make an artificial lake, you need a territory and a source of water. It should be clarified that the lake is not a pool. The first has its own biocenosis, microorganisms, algae and other living beings must live. When the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe summer cottage allows you to place a lake on it, and a suitable place has been determined, you should think about water. It is good when a stream flows near the site, there is a well or a well. Pond water should only be used as a last resort, as it contains chlorine. If there is a well or a well, water will have to be supplied to the lake by a pump. It is also possible to provide for the drainage of rainwater from roofs and terraces.

The second main question is how to make a lake - is digging a hole and preparing the bottom. When creating a pit, fertile soil will be released, which can be distributed over the remaining area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe site or sold as fertilizer. The shores of the reservoir should not be steep, but have a slope of 40 - 30 ̊, that is, the shape resembles a basin pressed into the ground. The bottom is strengthened with clay, on which sand is sprinkled and a plastic film is laid, which is also covered with sand. Sand is needed to prevent film breakout. On top of such a coating, you can put crushed stone or flat stone. After the hole is dug and the bottom is prepared, you can start the water. The bottom of the reservoir is the entire area that will be under water.

The water in the lake should not be stagnant, if a stream flows into one part of the lake and flows out of the other part - the problem with water circulation is solved, otherwise you will have to artificially change the water: with a pump from a well or a well. In this case, it is necessary to provide a place where water from the lake will drain. Over time, such a pond will become overgrown with silt, so cleaning will be necessary to eliminate its waterlogging. Before cleaning the lake, it is better to drain it. The sludge that accumulates at the bottom of a pond is good fertilizer, especially if such a lake will be used by ducks or other animals.

Since after the creation of a reservoir on the site, the latter is already changing its initial parameters, questions may arise as to how to design the lake. If the pond is located entirely within the site, it is not necessary to draw it up. If it borders on the plots of other owners or even partially located on their land, the legal registration of such a water body as a property is problematic, since the pond cannot be divided, but must be assigned to one person. The ownership of a lake (pond) is formalized simultaneously with the ownership of land plot on which the water body is located.

Do not place an ornamental lake in close proximity to trees, otherwise the leaves will clog the water, and large roots can break the waterproofing. Found a place - decide what shape and depth your pond will be. If this is just an element of landscape design, then a depth of a meter is enough, and if you want to get fish, then at least two.

Container or film?

To equip an artificial reservoir with your own hands, you can use both special containers and a film. A pallet for an artificial lake in the garden can be purchased for 700-3000 UAH, and a film 8x10 m - from 2000 UAH. The disadvantage of the first option is that the pallets are small and can crack in winter, and the advantage is ease of installation. After all, you just need to dig a pit, ram the walls and bottom and install a container.

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The soil remaining after digging a hole for the lake in the garden is not necessary to be taken out, it can be used to equip a flower bed.

A little about the shape of the reservoir

Pond tanks are made of plastic or rubber. When buying such a product, it is important to make sure that it is made of quality material. Cheap plastic will quickly crack under the influence of sunlight and temperature changes.

cellophane bottom

To make a lake in the country with your own hands using a special film, dig a hole, tamp the bottom and walls. For a home lake in an irregularly shaped yard, lay the rope on the ground in the desired configuration, for a square or rectangular one, drive in the pegs at the desired distance. Then dig a hole and fill it with drainage (sand or gravel). Line the walls with felt - it will protect the film from various damages. Spread it so that it protrudes half a meter beyond the edges of the pond, press it with stones. Smooth and level the coating and firmly fix its edges. To do this, dig a groove 15-20 cm deep along the perimeter of the pond, roll the edge of the film into it and cover it with earth with stones.

Filling and cleaning the lake

Pour ordinary water into the pond, and to speed up its settlement with beneficial microorganisms, add one hundred liters of water from a natural lake to the filled reservoir. In any case, over time, your pond will begin to bloom and turn green. It needs to be cleaned as it gets dirty. To do this, use nets, chemicals that are harmless to people and inhabitants of the home lake in the garden, special filters and ultraviolet lamps.

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You can also fight the blooming of water with the help of peat: just place a small bag filled with it in the pond. And once a year, change the water - but not more than 15% of the total.

Choosing flowers and herbs

Water lilies, duckweed, lotus, reeds, cattails can be planted in the pond. To do this, use special mesh containers with earth. Air passes freely through them, minerals are not washed out, and the roots grow well. Place containers with plants on the bottom or on the steps of the reservoir among the stones.

As far as living things are concerned, the best choice carp or perch will become, because they are not demanding in care and will find their own food.

And on the other side...

Near the decorative lake, you can equip a small beach. Surround it with flat stones, small pebbles or fill it with river sand. Plant any shrubs and plants on the shore: sedge, grass and meadow flowers. A pond in the garden can be decorated with a decorative bridge, and sculptures can be installed around the pond, which are sold in special departments of hardware stores.

streams flow

An excellent solution would be to create an artificial stream, a fountain or even a small waterfall in a pond. To do this, just bring the hose, install a stylized faucet and pump. For a waterfall, you can buy a ready-made form or lay it out of cobblestones yourself. It is better to hide the pumping structure under stones so that the hoses do not spoil appearance decorative lake.

Ivanna KUROVETs
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Many homeowners dream of having a lake on their property, but in most cases, these dreams have remained dreams. Today, with the advent of new technologies, everything has changed, and your own artificial lake on the site is not so rare! In order to enjoy the splash of water and beautiful views, it is not at all necessary to be the owner of a huge plot on which all landforms and reservoirs are presented. It is enough to contact the NOBILI company and order an artificial lake!

Why would you like it?

An artificial lake in a country house or local area will cost a lot. Nevertheless, turning to us, you can count on the fact that we will offer you a number of such options, at least one of which will absolutely triple you. Today there are about 5 million lakes in the world. We offer you to create another, albeit artificial, lake at a price that cannot be compared with the pleasure that you and your family will receive from owning it.

A lake in the local area is not only a great opportunity to diversify the landscape, make it expressive and surprisingly pleasant, but also a great place for the whole family to relax. Depending on the goals set by our customers, the lake can have different sizes, it will be possible to swim in it or put fish into it.

In any case, you will receive perfect place for the rest of the whole family, which has a beneficial effect on the microclimate prevailing on the site.

What do we offer?

NOBILI specialists have extensive experience in creating artificial reservoirs different types. If you want to equip an artificial decorative pond or stream - contact us! We know how to create an artificial lake even in the area where there are no natural springs.

To do this, a pit of the desired size is dug, which is reliably waterproofed and filled with water. The lake will be replenished with water as it evaporates. Depending on the wishes of the customer, we will create amazing areas for relaxation, swimming, as well as terraces and shallow water where plants can be planted.

Of course, in words, the creation of an artificial lake sounds very simple... In fact, the process involves a number of difficult works and complex calculations, in which it is necessary to take into account the features of the object, the style of the design of the surrounding territory, the size of the future lake and a number of other important aspects.

Our prices

As a rule, the very first thing our customers ask us about is the cost of carrying out work on the arrangement of an artificial lake on the site. It can be difficult to answer offhand, since the price of such work is always calculated on an individual basis. When making calculations, the following factors are taken into account:

Own lake on the site - not a myth, but a reality! Would you like to implement it for yourself and your family? Contact NOBIL!