Creating a mini-pond – a small oasis on the balcony

Several pools and ponds are great attractions for young and old during hot summer days in the numerous parks and gardens. They are so needed in the heat and bring us freshness and a sense of peace and infinity. We will give you a guide on how you can create a mini-pond and an oasis of serenity and relaxation kreiren balcony.

Minipond create - the ships are capable of?

If you do not have a garden and just miss that feeling, it is possible with little effort and money to create a paradise with sparkling fountains and lush aquatic vegetation on your balcony - you just need to create a mini pond. All you need buckets traditional wood and old pelvic vessels lying forgotten somewhere in the cellar. Now you can use again and turn them into small ponds to the balcony. The same purpose paint colorful ceramic pots can serve well if they still have good drainage holes.

Creating a mini-pond - Select aquatic plants

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The other important part of your refreshing angle on the balcony is without a doubt the aquatic vegetation. Very impressive here there are all kinds of buttercup, for example, the common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), Sharp (Ranunculus acris), marshes (Caltha palustris), lesser celandine (Ficaria verna), globe flower (Trollius europaeus). In various areas of deep water iris should be planted elegant. However, if the pond is small, it is preferable that the low growth of reeds and water mint develop. There are also different types of lilies grow if the pond is not too low - the water level should be at least 40 cm. Many tropical plants such as water hyacinth and Salvinia (floating fern), also grow well in warm water. Of course, we must also think of the underwater vegetation. Here we recommend chickweed and Kalmus.

Mini pool on the balcony create-select the place

Of course, you should also take care of your small balcony pond. When placed in the sun or partial shade is preferred. Also, avoid excessive growth of aquatic vegetation, may block the water surface. Plants that do not want to directly in the ground, but in special baskets. Do not forget, each plant needs a certain depth to really thrive. To ensure the correct depth, you can help large and small stones. Algae, leaves, or large plants should be cleaned regularly. As the water evaporates constantly pond in your balcony you also have to pay again. Here it is necessary, but there are no additional nutrients or fertilizers added. If you have created an oasis of tranquility, a time will certainly be a lot of fun, are maintained regularly.

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