Do you own old plastic water tanks? Make them the pride of your garden…
At first glance, it does not look very attractive. It is a large “piece of plastic” in the shape of a tired cube that serves as a water tank. On the market you can get in different quality. More expensive pieces have a higher life because they are made of durable (dense) polyethylene, while cheap versions tend to crack… However, whatever model you have, after ten years you should replace it with a new one. And that can be a problem for many of you.
In the video you will find out what flowers you can plant a garden pond so that you still have clean water.
A composter, swimming pool or flower bed?
Which is not to get a new water tank is not that difficult. The dilemma, what about the old one? It’s a big piece and you can’t just throw it into the plastic. Therefore, it is nice to know that this thing can also be recycled for a useful tool that will serve you for the next years “You can use it as a rainwater storage tank, but also to you will serve as a composter, a pool for small children, or a basis for creating a raised flower bed”Inspire you by an expert and adds that one of the possibilities of use is also a garden pond. Such a quiet water area is like made for sitting in the greenery. So why not use it?
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Pond with your own hands
“Before you start the work, check the tank condition. Check out its surface and see if it flows somewhere. If there were chemicals in the container, wash it properly and unload it with a pond foil that you attach with a double -sided adhesive tape three centimeters below. Do you have? Then it is time to find the right place where your water area stands out best. According to experts, the best choice is the penumbra and lee. Also, be careful that the pond is at a reasonable distance from the trees, so that the leaves still do not fall into it.
Rest
“The pond stands out best when you get it into the ground and cope with the ground level,” the expert recommends, revealing how to do it: “All you need to do is dig a hole in the tank size and sprinkle it with a ten -centimeter layer of sand. Breathe with wood, stones or bricks. If you want, you can then place planting baskets with water plants, such as mud, iris, water lily or width. Poetic appearance of the pond can be achieved by incorporating stones that serve as a clue for useful insects.
