Country reservoirs: varieties and features of arrangement

Country ponds are able to effectively emphasize the concept of the landscape and give the unique charm of the cottage composition.

Classification of country water bodies

Water facilities for summer cottages are divided into several categories, depending on the structural characteristics.

Static bodies of water - objects with standing water

pond - a construction of various geometries with a characteristic flora and fauna. In the design of the composition, bridges and mills, fountains and waterfalls are relevant;
swamp - a decorative pond has a shallow depth, is a zone for marsh plants with a superficial root system. Often a single composition with an alpine slide and rockery;
mini-pond - a compact variety of a country pond is relevant when arranging small areas. As the basis for the construction, bathtubs and basins, bowls made of concrete and other containers are used.

Dynamic reservoirs - objects with moving water

waterfall - a hydraulic structure with a special relief, with ledges of various geometries. Using special technologies, you can adjust the noise level of falling water, the radius of flight of the spray and the effect of foam;
fountain - a complex hydraulic engineering device in a stationary version of the design is an original form, and the picture of the jets is impressive variety. Submersible fountains are often used in the composition of ponds.

When creating country ponds, special attention is paid to the choice of the installation location of the object, the material of the structure and the features of caring for the composition.

Country Pond: Overview of Design Features

The pond is a quiet mirror surface, it gives the landscape notes of calm and harmony. The reservoir is populated with lotuses, water lilies, lilies and other characteristic vegetation. The perimeter is decorated with boulders, garden sculptures. The base of the pond is constructed from the following materials:

concrete construction is a durable option, it is characterized by high cost and installation complexity. It is relevant in the construction of large-scale water bodies;
PVC film is a low-cost base option for compact configurations. Easily dismantle an object or adjust shape. It does not differ in high strength;
plastic structures - containers of various shapes and sizes - a ready-made version of the foundation of the pond, provides ease of installation and ease of maintenance.

Often, as the original base of a mini-pond, arbours use domestic bathtubs of large and small formats, equip a pond with a fountain, surround the composition with flowerpots with flowering shrubs.

Waterfalls in a country landscape

The hydrocomplex consists of a slide with a spout, a chimney storage tank and a hydraulic system with a pump. Depending on the device, waterfalls are divided into the following varieties:

source waterfall - spout is made in the form of a shell, jug, amphora. The design with minimum costs and maximum aesthetic load harmoniously fits into any garden concept, impresses with a soothing murmur;
single-cascade waterfall - characterized by high aesthetics and a small level of water loss. Compared with the previous analogue, it is able to moisten the air in a large radius, the splash of water is given in the thickness with a roar;
multistage waterfall - an impressive beauty and complexity of the structure. The design is relevant when arranging spacious estates with a special status design;
waterfall-shelf - with the help of deep spray chambers, evaporation losses are halved compared to a multi-stage design;
chamber laminar waterfall - perhaps the most expensive and complex type of hydraulic structures for summer cottages, and at the same time the most spectacular, it is distinguished by the absence of internal twists.

Sometimes called mini-waterfalls with hidden storage, in which the flow of falling water as if disappears on the surface from small pebbles. In fact, the bowl is located under the decoration and is equipped with a pump for supplying substance to the spout. Current catalogs of modern manufacturers include all varieties of waterfall compositions, which allows you to comfortably choose the right model and use in landscaping the garden.

Fountains as a profitable stylistic decision

Fountains most often represent highly artistic ensembles and are successfully used as stylistic accents in the concept of a summer garden:

the strict classical style of the landscape is complemented by fountains in the form of sculptural compositions - ancient statues, mythological figures, statues of fairy-tale characters;
the landscape, in the arrangement of which the natural direction is maintained, is formed by fountain compositions in a naturalistic style - in the form of a spring with bubbling water and timid streams under the snag, a geyser surrounded by blocks and pebbles;
in the arrangement of the country garden, fountains in the form of clay jugs and vats, stylized wells are appropriate;
in the exterior design of modern style, fountains of metal, artificial stone, glass are relevant.

Often fountains complement garden pools and ponds, make up compositions with waterfalls and other hydraulic structures. The summer cottage industry offers a lot of original ideas on the theme of decorative ponds for the garden. Domestic craftsmen will also be able to select and install simple designs, and for the construction of large-scale hydraulic structures on the site, it is worth using the services of professionals.