Make a water basin to decorate your garden or terrace

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Want to make a pool to decorate a corner of your garden or terrace? Designmag provides you with a complete file on the realization of such an element of outdoor decoration.

Find all the essential information on making a pond from scratch, on the plants and containers to choose. So enjoy and try this DIY deco project during the spring and summer!

Make an aquatic basin

to adorn its outdoor space is a good way to compensate for the lack of space for the development of a larger water garden. It’s also a fun and refreshing project to try as a family on a hot day. And, of course, it’s an original way to give even more color to an area outside the home.

How to make a water basin for the outdoors – let yourself be guided by our DIY tutorial!

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Making a water basin really is not difficult in itself. To prove it to you, we reveal the steps of the manufacture of such a DIY deco object in an economic tutorial in terms of money and time. The first step in making a mini aquatic garden is the preparation of the necessary materials.

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Here is the list of these materials: a pool of water, specific soil (with a high percentage of clay), flower pots specific for your aquatic plants, a fertilizer suitable for use in an aquatic garden, gravel , clay bricks or flowerpots, aquatic plants. On this last point, consult the various options in the list of plants that we provide you in the following section.

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Before continuing with the tutorial, let’s take the time to review a few details about these materials and their importance for the manufacture of your small water basin.

Choosing the right materials for outdoor water tank manufacturing

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Making a water basin always starts with the choice of a suitable container. It can be bought in shops or online. It can also be a recovered object that you already have at home. The size of the container will determine that of your mini aquatic garden. So, make sure that the chosen basin fits well into the outdoor space selected for the decoration of this decoration!

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If you are wondering what you could use as a container to make a water basin, here are some examples: an old barrel cut in half, a basin that is no longer used, even a vintage bathtub feet … Any other object which would be resistant to corrosion would also be appropriate.

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For very small water gardens, plan a very large bowl or, why not, a ceramic pot cache with an imposing appearance.

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If you dream of making a water basin trend, think of a container made of corten steel. This very current material is known for its excellent resistance to climatic conditions and, in particular, to corrosion. It is therefore a magnificent option for the development of a modern water garden!

Our recommendations on the size of the container for your mini aquatic garden

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The shape of your container is not decisive. Round, square, rectangular, it must nevertheless have, ideally, a depth of at least 30 cm and a diameter of at least 60 cm.

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Such a pond will give your plants enough room to develop over time. And, in addition, you could install several different plant species. Of course, you can also decide to bet on a smaller container. Nothing prevents you, for example, to opt for a large jar to decorate a coffee table on your terrace.

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Good to know: in the latter case, you would probably need to transfer your aquatic plant to a larger pond once it has grown sufficiently.

Choosing flower pots for a pond and healthy aquatic plants

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To realize a mini aquatic garden, know that you would need specific flower pots. These should allow the roots of your plants to be in direct contact with the water. This is a vital point for the proper development of your plants, so do not neglect it! In fact, it is through the network of holes in the flowerpots that your plants can get supplies of substances necessary for their growth. In addition, it is equally important to choose pots that are adapted to the size of your plants and their roots.

How to make an easy water basin for your garden or terrace

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The first step in making a water basin is choosing a location for your creation. As this is a mini garden containing live plants, this choice will depend on the characteristics of the plants that you expect to use.

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In general, we recommend that you find an area exposed to the sun for at least 6 hours of the day. Of course, you can adapt this principle to the particular requirements of the plant species you have selected.

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Then install your plants in the flower pots for aquatic garden. For this, add soil and fertilizer to the pot. Then, place the plant of your choice and add a little water to add more strength to the soil.

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Finally, complete the whole with a layer of gravel about 1.30 cm. It is to be placed directly on the ground inside the flower pot.

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Once this work is finished, carefully immerse the flower pot in the basin filled with water.

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Repeat this procedure with all the plants you have selected. And here’s a little trick: use bricks or clay pots as supports for your plants.

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You will get a more interesting and natural decor, with plants placed on different heights.

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Some aquatic plants do not require the presence of soil to grow. Instead, they float freely on the surface of the water gardens. Do you plan to use plants like this? So, put them in your basin once you have stored most pots in the bottom of the container.

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Finally, add some more water to your pond. Do not worry if its content seems a little muddy at first. This is a natural effect that should pass after one or two weeks.

Which aquatic plants to choose for an outdoor water pond?

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After this tutorial that tells you how to make a water basin yourself, let’s see which types of plant species are best suited for such an outdoor accessory. As one might guess, details about the particular characteristics of each species will be helpful in determining whether a specific plant would suit your setting.

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For example, some large species will be more suitable for large or very large diameter watersheds. Others, on the contrary, will be easy to maintain even in a small water garden. This is particularly the case of water lilies and other plants that float on the surface of the water.

Small aquatic plants for an outdoor water basin full of colors

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Caltha palustris is the Latin name of the plant also known as the “marsh populace” or “water concern”. It is a species with small flowers of golden yellow color. It develops in clumps in aquatic basins and near streams. Its beautiful flowers announce the beginning of spring.

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Primula vialii is a plant of the family Primulaceae. It is characterized by its lance-shaped flowers. The primrose blooms in pink or white colors during the early to mid-summer months.

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Iris laevigata is a nice option for those who want a colorful pool. Also known as the iris of Japan, this plant has beautiful blue flowers that rise on a stem about 10 cm high. This makes it an excellent decoration for a pool of water arranged on several levels.

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The yellow iris grows on the edges of swamps and aquatic basins. With its golden flowers marked with touches of brown and purple, it will allow you to enjoy even more varied hues in your water garden.

Spectacular outdoor plants for a water basin that does not go unnoticed

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If you have a large water garden or if you want to decorate the space around your pond, opt for a spectacular green plant like gunnera. It is a plant with green flowers that typically appear in summer. During the rest of the time, you will enjoy its beautiful foliage shown in the picture above.

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The zantedeschia elliottiana is a watery and flourishing plant native to Africa. She is part of the Araceae family. His particuliarity ? It gives you the opportunity to beautify your outdoors with its yellow trumpet-shaped flowers.

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The next plant, called “troll” of alabaster color, is used to decorate the borders of ponds and water gardens. In the wild, it also grows near streams and lakes. You can enjoy its pretty flowers during the months of June to August.

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Because of its appearance, the species pistia stratiotes is referred to as water lettuce. Its green foliage floats freely on the surface of the water so as to give the aquatic gardens a fresh look even during the hot months. Much appreciated by the fauna of natural pools for its shade, it is also, because of its rapid growth, a very good choice for impatient gardeners.

Ideas for floating petals for aquatic pond

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The water lilies are certainly the species of aquatic plants most known and most admired. The nymphaea tetragona is ideal for decorating small pools of water. It will enchant you with its white flowers that give off a pleasant fragrance during the summer months.

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The pink water lily is another representative of the family of notymphaea. This is a variety that specialists refer to as James Brydon. Like the white water lily, this plant is a beautiful solution for the decoration of a small aquatic pool rich in various nuances.

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The giant water lily and also designated by the Victoria label of Amazonia, her name being chosen in honor of Queen Victoria of England. It is a plant native to South America whose flowers can reach up to 3 meters in diameter! Remarkable already by its leaves, it is also endowed with beautiful flowers of white or pink color.

Make a water basin of minimalist style with easy-care plants

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The family of the cattails (cattail in Latin) is certainly among the most often associated with the decoration of water gardens. Easy to grow, members of the family of cattails are also one of the most trendy choices for those who would like to make a modern water basin.

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The family of Pontederiacea includes the so-called pontederie species with leaves in the heart. It is an attractive plant used for the decoration of water garden borders. Flourishing during the late summer period, it is a beautiful solution for modern water garden.

Make a water garden with custom decorations

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Before closing this big file devoted to the creation of aquatic pool for DIY garden deco or terrace, let’s say a few words about the accessories for such an outside corner. In addition to flowers and green plants, an aquatic pool can be decked out with a water fountain. Here again, one is free to choose a fountain according to the aspect one wishes to give to its outside. A fountain shaped like a nice figurine or a waterfall purified retro accessory richly ornamented … These are just a few variants that can be enjoyed. Not to mention that it is also possible to make your own original fountain!

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Koi goldfish allow us to add more color and life to our water tanks. Often associated with the modern deco style and Zen and Japanese gardens, these friendly fish still require attention to the choice of plants and cleaning products for its water basin.

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