Many summer residents try their best to decorate their site by digging ponds. This is easy to do if you know the technology of action. The main thing: do not rush. In this article you will learn how to make a pond in the garden without effort, as well as the features of arranging the dam.

How to dig a pond in a ravine with your own hands

To dig a pond in a ravine with your own hands, you need to choose a suitable place. Choose areas that are away from plants and trees. Fallen leaves and branches should not pollute the pond. You should also choose places that are well lit by the sun. However, they should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

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Try to have a body of water in the lowlands so that after precipitation and falling snow, moisture flows into the pond, and does not spill over the entire territory of the site. Quite often, a reservoir is dug next to the log, then it will be filled thanks to the stream.

Other features to consider:

• optimal soil is loam;
• tilt angle to the shore - 45 °;
• the depth should not be the same: from the north side - deeper, and from the south - 50 cm finer;
• the optimal direction is in the direction of the wind so that the water is saturated with oxygen.

Layout

First of all, you need to plan the site. If you make the pond deep, then it will be too cold. Digging up a small pond leads to the fact that it begins to bloom.

Experienced gardeners recommend making a pond 2.5 m wide and 1.3 m deep. To facilitate the process, you can use special equipment.

Work process

The technology of work is as follows:

1. Dig a hole of the right size.
2. Waterproof with clay. To do this, cover it with the walls of the pond (there should be 2-3 layers, each 15 cm thick).
3. Lay out several layers of small stones and cover them with sand.
4. After 2-3 days, when the filling settles, pour water.

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How to make a pond from a stream in a ravine

If you decide to dam a stream in a ravine, then follow the instructions below:

1. Dig a bypass ditch.
2. Let the stream run in a new channel so that a place appears allowing you to make a sedimentation tank and a pond.
3. Dig a hole 60 cm deep.
4. At the top, make 2 small aspen shields.
5. Pour sand and cover it with several layers of plastic wrap.
6. On top, drop a few more buckets of sand.
7. On the walls lay rubble stone.
8. Lay the overflow, which cover with a small grid so that it does not become clogged with leaves and debris.
9. Let the stream run along the old channel by digging a bypass pit.
10. Turn on the water, which will fill the new reservoir.

How to make a ravine under a pond

To make a ravine under a pond, you need to cut off all the sheer walls. This is best done before the embankment is erected to prevent land from entering the water.

Important! Aspen shields are necessary so that over time the earth does not slide back into the reservoir.

The actual embankment should be slightly higher than what was planned. The optimum discrepancy is 8%.

How to make a dam

Best of all, when digging, immediately make a dam. To do this, you can use a stream or catchment. It is recommended to block the reservoir in the narrowest part.

The technology is as follows:

1. Dig a moat and lay out the bottom with greasy clay.
2. Raise a wall of clay, deepening its edges.
3. Raise the dam crest 1 m from the water.

The embankment should be 1–1.5 m wide. This is necessary for the structure to withstand the flow of water. The dam can be filled after the dam has been standing for several days to secure the structure.

So, now you know how to make a beautiful pond at home. Try to choose the right place to work in order to avoid unpleasant situations. If all the steps are performed correctly, then you can decorate your garden with unusual ponds.