Naturalising a new pond

Question

What's the best way to make a new pond look natural?

Pawel · Answer

Aquatic plants provide much needed shelter and protection from predators.  Include planting shelves. Place boulders intermittently between baskets planted up with plants, merging with the rim of the pond for a natural progression from land into water while also secure the pond liner in place.

Sarah · Answer

We can help if you are interested.  We have made a waterfall which looks very natural using slates and boulders to integrate the water with the surrounding. It’s also important to use oxygen enriching plants. Sarah  Revamp
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Gaven · Answer

Use plants, rocks and other natural elements from the existing space.

Andrei Alexandru · Answer

Liner – butyl liners are the easiest way to create a natural-shaped pond. Pre-formed plastic or fibreglass ponds don't usually have a shallow slope (see above), so you would need to add a ramp. For larger, natural ponds consider liners of puddled clay or sodium bentonite.

Oskars · Answer

To make a new pond look natural, follow these tips:

1. **Irregular Shape**: Create a non-linear, organic shape instead of a perfect circle or rectangle.
2. **Gradual Slopes**: Design gently sloping edges to blend with the landscape.
3. **Natural Materials**: Use rocks, gravel, and native plants around the pond to enhance the natural look.
4. **Aquatic Plants**: Add a variety of native plants both in and around the pond for biodiversity.
5. **Wildlife Access**: Include shallow areas or stepping stones for animals to access the water safely.

By incorporating these elements, your pond will harmonize with the surrounding environment.

Kyle · Answer

If u go some were like the canal or the wood and find rocks and moss clean em and place in the best way of ur choices

Jamie · Answer

Include planting shelves. Place boulders intermittently between baskets planted up with plants, merging with the rim of the pond for a natural progression from land into water while also secure the pond liner in place. Aquatic plants provide much needed shelter and protection from predators.

Naturalising a new pond

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