A large stoned slope directing water into a small circular pond 14. A large Asian style duck pond with stone leading into the water 13. A waterfall with a small pond pond between levels and landscaping between stones 12. A small circular koi pond at the bottom of a slope with a stone path to direct water runoff 11. A small deep blue pond in the corner of a backyard surrounded by plants 10. A Terraced waterfall feeding into a stone pond flanked by stone steps 9. A huge pond that feeds into two smaller ponds. A raised water garden with tall grass and floating plants in the shape of an old well 7. A stone outcropping in the middle of a large koi pond. A large koi pond with a split waterfall and large rocks at the bottom 5. A deep stone edged pond fed by a multi-leveled waterfall. A stone walkway across a crystal clear shallow pond 3. It also lets you easily see the bottom for diagnostic purposes as a bonus. A lit stone pond at night in front of several shady trees Lights really add something special to any pond.
Each pond I’ve built has been the result of the inspiration I’ve garnered from years of looking at all kinds of different ponds.ĥ3.4 How Can I Make My Pond Look Nice? 1. Each one can hopefully provide a little bit of inspiration. I’ve tried to provide examples of different kinds of ponds, from large public ponds to very small ponds that fit easily into the corner of a garden. More importantly, you’ll also know what questions you need to ask a professional. You’ll know what kind of supplies you’ll need and be able to come up up with an approximate budget for the project. Once you’ve figured out what you want your backyard pond to look like, the actual nitty gritty planning process becomes a lot easier. Below is a sample of 51 of the most beautiful ponds I’ve ever seen that will hopefully help you get started planning yours. When I’m in the middle of planning a backyard pond I like to look at pictures of some of the most visually inspiring ponds I’ve come across. The main benefit of a garden pond is having something beautiful to look at, so visual inspiration is key. However, sometimes the hardest part is just figuring out what you want it to look like.
It’s a daunting task, after all, that requires some background knowledge of water feature construction and how to maintain a balanced ecosystem. Building your first backyard pond is a special thing, but it can sometimes be difficult to get started.