Pond from an old bath - an economical option
It has long been known that rest by the water promotes relaxation, brings a person to a state of rest. Therefore, you cannot find a summer resident who would not dream of a pond in his suburban area. Near a reservoir it is easier not only for a person, but also for plants, trees and shrubs. Building a large lake is difficult and expensive. But, to create a decorative, automobile tire, a purchased plastic container is quite within the power of any gardener.
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The idea of creating a pond from an old bath
A pond on the site, decorated with natural stones, plants, gives the design of the cottage a charm, an original look.
With the advent of new technologies in the production of sanitary ware, residents often change the old cast-iron bathtub for new acrylic sanitary ware. Or they install shower cabins with a lot of different bells and whistles instead of a bath. The old bath can be safely used in the country for a mini-reservoir.
Making a pond from an old bath will not take long if you follow the instructions clearly and think through the whole process well, having prepared the necessary tools and supplies. And you can also look on the Internet for a master class on arranging a pond from an old bath and how you can decorate it beautifully.
Pond in the country from an old bath
Installing a mini-pond involves several stages: choosing a location, equipping a mini-pond, decorating the adjacent territory and the bath itself with plants.
Location selection
It should be flat, dry, well visible from all sides of the site. It is not allowed to install in low places with a close occurrence of groundwater. The soil should be clay and contain sand.
Do not choose a sunny place. Under the influence of sunlight, microorganisms multiply rapidly in water, causing it to bloom. Therefore, it is better to arrange a mini-pond in partial shade. Penumbra can be created using shrubs. However, the pond between the trees will become clogged with foliage.
And if you intend to launch fish into the pond, then in winter the reservoir should be covered with a large layer of snow.
pond bath preparation
Preparation of tools and materials
To successfully install a pond from an old bathtub, you should be well prepared. The following tools are required for work: a shovel, a trowel, a tape measure, a bucket, a building level.
You also need to prepare crushed stone, brick, pebbles, stones, sand, cement, clay, metal mesh, cement-based adhesive for tiles.
The sequence of the device mini-reservoir
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