Many summer residents try to make an artificial decorative pond on their site, which will act as a source of coolness on hot summer days, as well as give the garden an unusual appearance. To create a pond in the country, you can use simple materials, such as a car tire.

Which tire to choose

The size of the future reservoir depends on the size of the wheel. If your site is low on space, you can use small tires from cars. To make a larger pond, which will be the central decorative object in the garden, it is better to take oversized wheels from trucks or other massive equipment. In some cases, you can find materials whose diameter is much larger than human height. The use of such wheels will make a real lake in the garden.

Did you know? The most compact tires are mounted on Toyota AA (width 0.8 mm and diameter 4.8 mm). The record-breakers in terms of dimensions are the wheels with which the BelAZ-75710 is equipped (width 4 m, and weight about 5 tons).

The most common materials that are suitable for large objects are:

• tires from a KamAZ car;
• tractor rear wheel from the Belarus model;
• a tire from the famous BelAZ.

It is best to look for tires on auto companies or private motorists. The cost of such materials will be low, and perhaps even completely free.

Site selection and material preparation

If you are going to make a decorative reservoir out of the wheel, then you need to choose a suitable place. How much the craft will attract the attention of others depends on this.

Try to follow these rules when choosing a place:

• lack of constant direct sunlight. Try to make a pond in partial shade. This is due to the fact that in the open sun the plants quickly wither, and the reservoir begins to bloom;
• lack of drafts.

It is also necessary to make a decorative pond away from trees. If you ignore this recommendation, the reservoir will regularly become clogged with leaves. As a result, he will lose his attractiveness, or he will have to be cleaned regularly. Decorative ponds look beautiful if they are made in landscape depressions. It will also allow other objects to be reflected in the water: flowers, clouds and buildings.

Did you know? A patent for car tires was filed in 1846 in the UK. It belonged to the Scottish Robert William Thomson.

To create a beautiful reservoir you will need the following tools and materials:

• bayonet and shovels;
• the level that is used in construction;
• hacksaw for metal;
• plastic film or other covering materials that are used for swimming pools;
• sand and gravel;
• large and unusual stones for decorating the coast;
• plants to frame the pond.

The preparation of the tire consists in the fact that it needs to be cleaned of dirt. After that, cut off the upper part using a hacksaw. If you want to speed up this process, then you can use the electric jigsaw, which rotates at low speeds.

DIY pond technology

To create a pond in the garden with your own hands, you need to follow the step by step instructions. To begin with, a depression of a certain size breaks out, depending on the size of the tire. After that, waterproofing is created. It is important to strengthen and decorate the reservoir to make it more attractive to your eyes. You can use for this not only colorful and bright plants, but also various fish.

Deepening preparation

First, level the area so that there are no differences in height. Otherwise, it will be difficult to install the tire.

Important! No need to fully deepen the rubber into the pit. So you will be able to avoid flooding the tank with precipitation.

After that, determine how much you will deepen the main material:

• the entire width of the tread;
• 1/3;
• leave on the surface of the pad.

After that, you need to dig a recess. In shape, it should correspond to the outer diameter of the wheel. Align the recess and sprinkle a 15-cm layer of sand on the bottom. Thanks to such actions, you can prevent the deformation of the gasket, which is installed inside the pit, and also avoid water leaks.Use the level to check how well you performed the actions. After that, stamp the bottom and place the tire inside. Again, using a level, check that it is working correctly so that the horizontal position of the wheel is without differences from different sides.

Waterproofing tires

Particular attention should be paid to waterproofing the wheel to prevent high water consumption. It is best to use a plastic film for these purposes. Try to lay it out in several layers, because it tends to break from a heavy load.

Important! Before laying the film, remove all unnecessary items (nails, construction debris, stones, etc.). This will prevent the deformation of the shelter.

If you want to forget about repairing the reservoir for a long time, then it is better to use other, more reliable materials:

• liquid glass;
• polyurethane mastic;
• liquid rubber.

The technology of installing waterproofing is as follows:

1. Lay a layer of the selected material inside the tire.
2. Distribute it so that it extends 30-40 cm beyond the edge of the wheel.
3. Remove excess film after the product takes shape.

Strengthening

During installation of a decorative reservoir it is necessary to strengthen all materials correctly. For these purposes, it is better to use sand or gravel (fraction 0-5). Fill the frame with the selected material to prevent vibration and slipping of the wheel along with the film. The fortification also creates a buffer zone between the plants and the reservoir. If you do not have sand or gravel, then you can use ordinary garden soil.

Dressing

To make a home decorative pond more presentable, you need to decorate.

There are several ways to implement it:

• plant at the bottom of the plant;
• set flowers on the shore in pots or tubs. Given that the plants can be interchanged or transferred to other areas, you can create an unusual design in the garden;
• place bright fish that will vary in color and size;
• create compositions from stones.

Fish and plants for the pond

The following types of fish are often launched into an improvised pond made by themselves:

• Comet;
• Gold fish;
• Minnow;
• Shubunkin, etc.

If you equipped a large pond from a car tire, then you can use Koi carps. Due to their large size, the artificial lake will become natural. You can also plant decorative plants near or inside the pond. Popular are lotus, wolfia, pemphigus, waterwort, brazia and azole. You can also plant a water-coat, which will color the water in different shades.

Car tire pond care

To make a pond durable, you need to properly care for it. Clean the walls and bottom with a vacuum cleaner to remove debris and fallen leaves. The main stage of care is water disinfection. To do this, use strong reagents that prevent water attenuation in the summer heat. The best option would be "Dolphin" (200 g per 100 liters of water). You can also use PondClear (500 ml per 100 liters of water).In winter, it is better to transfer all plants to a warm place, and with the onset of spring - return them back. Also, it is better to drain the water in the cold season so that the tire does not crack from severe frosts.

If you make a pond in the garden, then it will be the most attractive and popular place on the site. That is why it is best to create ponds near gazebos, benches and swings. Try to change the water regularly so that it does not bloom and does not produce an unpleasant odor. If this is not possible, then use special tools that prevent the flowering and attenuation of the reservoir.