A garden pond conjures up lively variety and a natural haven of calm in the private open-air zone. But what if there is only little space available? The solution for the balcony and the 10 m² terrace: a mini pond in a permanent container. Here are a few instructions for investing.
How do I create a pond in a zinc tub?
To create a mini pond in a zinc tub, you need a zinc tub, coarse river gravel, plant baskets, small swamp plants and decorative material. Place plants in baskets filled with pond soil, fill the tub one-third full with washed gravel and top up with water.
Create a mini garden pond – but please do it with charm
No matter how small and inconspicuous your balcony or mini terrace may seem to you - there is always scope for a Lilliputian-shaped garden pond! It not only visually enhances your small outdoor area, but also provides more biodiversity and a lot of spiritual bliss - if only it is lovingly designed and designed.
First of all, you need to find a suitable container. After all, a ground-level mini pond cannot be created on a floor that is tiled or laid with wooden planks. But this definitely has an advantage - because the vessel itself can exude a lot of characterful flair. What is particularly suitable for nostalgics is an old zinc tub. These thin-walled, oval containers with handles used to be used as washing tubs or children's bathtubs. So they bring a lot of retro romance with them and fit perfectly into basically nostalgic balconies and terraces.
Instructions for the mini pond in the zinc tub
In order to create a mini garden pond in the zinc tub, you need the following material in addition to the zinc tub (€49.00 on Amazon):
- Coarse river gravel
- Plant baskets
- small swamp plants
- Decorative material as desired
First, select the plants you would like to have in your small garden pond and place them in plastic plant baskets filled with pond soil. Examples of suitable mini pond plants are:
- Cyprus grass
- Water Hyacinths
- Water salad
- Juggler's Flower
After placing the plants, fill the zinc tray about a third with the washed river gravel. It should be washed so that algae growth is restricted from the outset. Then fill the tub with water.
More design ideas
Beyond the plant design, a mini garden pond in the zinc tub can be expanded to include a few decorative elements. How about, for example, light displays in the form of underwater spotlights or floating candles? Even with a larger, roughly structured stone in the middle that protrudes from the water, you can skilfully showcase your mini pond and at the same time offer welcome songbirds a place to rest and refresh themselves.
