Why should a professional build a lake?
If you want your enjoyment of the garden to be complete, especially in the summer months, it is recommended to make a pond. Everyone likes to spend time in a beautifully decorated garden with various ideas for leisure, so making a pond will complete this enjoyment of yours. In order for you to relax while enjoying the garden and your children playing around the pond, it is best to hire an expert to find the best solution to keep your pond safe.
What should be taken into account when it comes to making a pond?
If you want to make a pond yourself and without professional help, you must remember that the pond must always be divided into at least three zones. Marsh zone, shallow water zone and deep water zone, which can flow into each other. The slope between the zones should still be no more than 30 degrees, otherwise plants and stones can slide. In order to make a foundation, the pit must be dug about 25 cm deeper than the pond itself. Also dig a notch about 15 cm wide around the edge of the pond to prevent water from spilling out later.
What must be prepared before digging?
Make a pond Before you start digging for a pond, determine a suitable location. Do not let yourself be guided only by visual aspects, because the choice of the right place depends above all on suitable conditions. It is important that the pond is not exposed to strong sunlight in the summer, nor that the place is too shady. About six to seven sunny hours a day is ideal for summer. A place too close to deciduous trees is also not suitable, because heavy leaf fall must be avoided in autumn.
What is needed for excavation?
In addition to excavators, construction work requires shovels, wheelbarrows, and wedges. For the pond itself, you need a pond liner and a water pump. You also need sand and gravel and of course plenty of water. It is also useful to have rubber boots and gloves ready for work.
How much time should you plan when you decide to build a pond?
A pond can be dug within a day if the job is done professionally. You should allow a maximum of two days to dig the hole. As for covering and other works, you will need additional time, which depends on the surface but also on whether the work will be done by experts. If there are complex design requirements, the complete creation and design of the pond may take a little longer.
How much money does it take to build a pond?
Prices for digging a pond can vary greatly depending on the size and individual preferences. In addition, there may be a surcharge for delaying excavation. Inquire ahead of time with various firms and collect different cost estimates.
