Some gardeners dream to have at themselves on the site small reservoir which will decorate space. To create such personal twig the hands not so difficult, it is worth following several rules only.
It is required to you
- - 12 sq.m. of geotextiles 350 microns thick;
- - 4 meters of film from butyl rubber 7 meters wide;
- - scenery.
Instruction
1. At first it is necessary to decide where the reservoir will be located. It is not necessary to choose places near large trees as the root system can damage the film covering bottom and also the falling leaves will constantly get to water. Water will begin "to blossom" on the open solar place quicker therefore it is necessary to choose half-shade.
2. Then it is necessary to plan contours of future pond by means of pegs or garden hose.
3. Further work requires shovel and wheelbarrow for the earth. It is necessary to dig out hole about 2*3.5 m in size. The bottom needs to be powdered with sand 5 cm thick and to lay out geotextiles (provides reliable protection of waterproofing against damages, prevents "zatsvetany" waters in reservoir).
4. The following layer — film from butyl rubber. It is necessary to make so that the covering has laid down exactly, and at the edges there was enough material. To press down edges of film.
5. The ends of material have to be free. Before filling in water in pond, it is necessary to make sure by means of level that coast of the necessary height. To fill pond with water. The film will be extended under its weight therefore it is recommended to straighten and remove folds accurately. Then it is necessary to dig trench and to hide the ends of film.
6. Further it is possible to start dressing. The reservoir should be imposed with stones so that they densely adjoined to each other. Very often use various color small lamps which perfectly will light reservoir at night. And the earth which has been dug from hole will be suitable for creation of hills. On them it is possible to grow up flowers and to place ceramic figures.