How To Make A Pond In Your Backyard

As the weather begins to warm, the family is drawn into the garden. At first it is to clean up after the long winter hibernation, and to prepare the yard for the warmth and joy of summer. Then it will be time for barbecues with the family, picnics and garden parties that are popular throughout the warmer months.

If you are looking for something new to enhance your garden, consider building a garden pond. If you don't know how to make a pond you will soon discover that with a little planning and preparation, you can create a garden pond in as little time as one weekend. This simple addition can take your garden from ordinary to extraordinary in a short space of time.

Backyard Ponds Offer Tranquility, Peace and Beauty

The sound of running water is known for its soothing qualities and its ability to refresh and to calm the soul. Close your eyes and imagine the sounds of a running stream, as you sit on the bank with your toes being tickled by the water as it rushes by; you are surrounded by the sounds of nature and the water as it flows past. This is an image of tranquility and peacefulness that is stimulated by the familiarity of the sounds of the water. Making a pond in your own backyard can bring this serenity into your everyday life.

Deciding On The Location Of Your Garden Pond

When you are planning the location for your new pond, try to choose a place that will not be subject to too many falling leaves or one that is too low lying. If you have a long garden you may choose a location at the end of a winding path to draw people through the garden to the sound of a waterfall. In a more urban environment you may situate your pond close to the house so that you can enjoy the water sounds from inside the house.

You Might Not Be The Only One To Enjoy Your New Garden Pond Design

In addition to the calming effects that your garden pond will provide, the wonders of nature may also be yours for the viewing. A well-designed garden pond will not only provide an oasis for the human members of the family but animals may also enjoy it. Don't be surprised if your new garden pond attracts frogs, song birds, turtles and other amphibians. It can also be a beautiful idea to add ornamental koi or goldfish to your the pond. The brilliantly colored fish in the colors of gold, yellow, black and white are a breathtaking contrast to the deep greens of the aquatic plant life and the dark water of the pond.