Mini garden pond build – small oases in the garden or on the balcony
How can you build a creative mini garden pond
It’s no secret that our life philosophy here on freshideen.com always welcomes and advocates sustainable action and consumption. We have often given you suggestions on how to reuse and reuse used objects.
Today we have some other clever ideas on how to create a little oasis on your own balcony or in the garden. Ever wanted to have a garden pond? But you have no room for it. This must not stop you from realizing the idea. Even smaller garden ponds have their charm and will give you a great pleasure. Design your own mini garden pond yourself. Many containers are suitable for this, such as old bathtubs, ceramic pots, tin containers and wooden beer or wine barrels. All you need is the right aquatic plants, soil, pebbles and larger stones, small pots and soil.
Mini garden ponds made of sheet metal are available in many garden shops
We especially recommend two of the aquatic plant species. The free-swimming aquatic plants (pleustophytes) and those that adhere to or in the soil (hydrophytes). The free-swimming plants divide into those that swim underwater, such as many water hoses (Utricularia) and those that remain on the surface. The free-swimming on the surface are the water hyacinth, the swimming ferns, and most duckweed.
The second group of suitable aquatic plants is divided into those that live entirely under water, such as the basal nettle, many lightweeds, seagrass plants, water feathers, water plague and moth plants. Others who partly assimilate above the water are the so-called floating leaf plants such as lotus plants, sea teapot, water lily plants and arrowhead.
Ceramic pots can be found in different shapes and colors
It is important to remember that the minimum depth of the vessel should be 10 cm, which is absolutely necessary for the growth of most aquatic plants. Choose the best spot for your mini garden pond. Secure about 6 hours of sunlight a day. Shady areas are not suitable for the destination. The ideal water for the pond would be soft rainwater. Of course, tap water can also be used without hesitation if it has a pH of about 6-6.5. It would be even better if you leave the water over the night before you put the plants in it. Use pebbles to place under and on the potting soil. You will also find larger stones if you want to arrange the pond in stages.
Use all your imagination and create your very own mini garden pond. You may also find other original items that are suitable as a water container. Have fun crafting!
Mystic purple water lilies in the garden pond
Old ceramic pots become dreamlike mini-oases
Round pond from old car tires
If desired, you can even breed small fish
Create a modest Zen corner on the balcony
Large variety of plants on a small area
Not only the vintage bathtub, but also the shower can get a second chance
Water plants with delicate flowers
Build the mini-pond from old wooden planks
In the wine barrel you should best fool a plastic container
In this way you can reach the desired height of the plants
Cute bamboo fountain
Mini garden pond in Japanese style
Plant duckweed or water ferns
Beautify the pond with porcelain figurines
Decide on the right vessel
Subtropical garden with mini pond
Delicate water lilies in a ceramic planter
You can even place the mini-pond on the side table
Get dainty water plants
Partial shade would be an alternative in the hot summer
