If a lake or stream runs through your yard, this is the perfect setting for a water feature. If water is to be added to a garden, the initial cost will be high. Water gardens are attractive because of their cool look and freshness during hot summer.
The easiest type of Water Garden is a lake that is fed by a river and has a natural outlet. It is easy to change the edges to accommodate plants which grow well in shallow or muddy water, while deeper water is nearby for plants such as water-lilies. Water-lilies, and other aquatic plants are often introduced into lakes by covering up too much water. The lake will lose its beauty as the foliage covers too much water.
Some people do not have access to natural streams or lakes that can be easily transformed into water gardens. They must create these. It is important to know what options are available for a continuous supply of water all year round. A way of disposing excess water is also essential. A water garden that isn’t well-watered is a real blight. It is both an eye sore and a health hazard in warm weather.
If it’s impossible to get the fresh water you need, then the water garden idea should be discarded. It is possible to get water from afar by using a small reservoir. Working in some rivers or brooks is the most practical way to obtain water, unless there are water mains in the area.
The water tank in some gardens is reduced to the size of a big tank. This makes the issue of water less important, as a relatively small amount of water is sufficient. However, the smaller the tank is, the more frequently it should be filled with water. If possible, water tanks or ponds for receiving plants can be designed so that they are easily emptied. This is because it’s a good idea to empty them at least one time a year.
This is the process to follow if you’re sure you don’t want an artificial water source.
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It is important to plan the layout of a water garden. If the owner wants to be able to see his plants, then it should not be too wide. Aldenham House has a canal-shaped water garden. There is grass along each side of the water garden, so visitors can see all plants easily. The formal outline might seem to be unattractive, but by carefully arranging the plants around the edges, the straight lines are barely noticeable.
Water gardens can also be created with a pond that is 2 to 2.5 feet in depth, but has sluggish margins. Tanks are often used when the landscape effects of a garden do not matter. If you want to keep the garden looking good, then water that’s 2.5 feet deep will do. A man should get in the water at least one time a week to clean out dead flowers and leaves. A greater depth is unnecessary and will only increase the cost of maintenance and creation. In general, 2 feet of water is sufficient. Two feet will suffice.
The water garden must then be sealed by either puddinging with clay, building it up with cement and concrete or using concrete bricks and cement. Bottom and sides must be stronger the larger the pond. For a large pond, it’s best to get a really stiff clay. But for small gardens or tanks it’s better to use concrete.
On the bottom, and on the sides below the water surface, a layer of 9-inch thick clay is applied. The clay can be reduced gradually in thickness on the side until the surface of the water is only 4 inches. The clay should be thoroughly broken and puddled before use to ensure that no lumps remain and it can work well.
The clay is placed in the middle, 6 inches deep. The clay should then be pounded or trodden into the pond with water. More clay can be added and pressed until the desired thickness is achieved. As the project progresses, the surface of the loam is smoothed with a shovel or spade that has been soaked in water. The clay should be wet during the process of puddling, as if allowed to dry it will crack.
After the construction is complete, the soil beds are filled with plants and water. It is best to hire a professional builder when constructing a cement and concrete tank. This is because the job requires a lot of strength and an inexperienced person will likely create a bottom or sides that will not be able to hold any water.