Sleek, straight pond

A sleek rectangular pond is also an excellent solution for collecting rainwater. Rainwater is not always of the same quality and is therefore not suitable for all fish. Fish in the pond are important for keeping the plants clean and controlling mosquitoes. You can take a number of measures to maintain good water quality.

You can create waterways in the pond liner to supply rainwater. Drainage is necessary for excess water and any cables and pipes. Of course, you can also choose from a variety of decorative elements and flowing water features.

Costs

The costs for a simple pond are usually limited. If you opt for running water and lots of decorative elements, this pond will be somewhat more expensive.

Use of space

A pond requires a relatively large amount of space.

Difficulty

There are various types of sleek ponds. You can buy wooden construction kits with accompanying pond liner. If you are reasonably handy, you can easily build a pond like this yourself. However, it is important to take care to prevent leaks. If you opt for a brick or stone pond, you will need to hire a professional.

Earthmoving

A pond requires a lot of groundwork. It is best to build a pond at the lowest point. You can remove any soil that you no longer need.

Maintenance

A pond requires regular maintenance. In a rainwater pond, you can introduce fish that are suited to a nutrient-rich and more acidic environment. In addition to the fish, the aquatic plants also require maintenance, and debris must be removed from the pond.

Climate goals

The pond reduces heat stress and collects almost all rainwater. This relieves pressure on the sewer system and replenishes the groundwater in the garden. A sleek pond has no shore zone, which means it contributes less to biodiversity than a natural pond.

Biodiversity

Contribution to improving biodiversity

Points of attention

• Place the pond in a lower part of your garden, so that you still have enough buffer space when the bank and the pond are full.
• There must be sufficient space to collect excess pond water.
• Introduce strong fish into the pond; fish that can withstand rainwater, clean the plants, and eat mosquito larvae.
• In older homes, the downspout often also serves as the vent for the sewage system. If you disconnect this downspout, you will need to restore the vent.