Pond Edging
Facts About Pond Edging
Even after you have added a pond to your yard, you will still have to think about pond edging. In order for your pond to really look good in your yard, you will have to ensure that it blends into the surround landscape design.
While you consider the type of landscaping around your pond, you will have to think about how much time you want to spend on maintaining your landscaping and pond. As for pond edging, there are several ways you can do it; some pond edging ideas include using brick, plants, grass, and stone.
Another consideration for pond edging type will be how much traffic there will be around the area. Do you have children or pets that will be around your garden pond on a regular basis? If your pond will have a lot of traffic, you will need to install a fixed edging, such as pavement. If there is not much traffic around the pond at all, you will be able to get by with using loose rock. No matter what type of pond edging that you use, you will need to ensure that you do have some gaps that will allow for cords and hoses, due to the fact that they will be needed for maintenance.
Pavement is the preferred pond edging for many people, if done correctly it provides stability, as well as helps to make your pond a focal point. One of the benefits of this type of edging is that it is helpful in separating the plants in your landscaping from the pond’s water.
Using brick for pond edging adds a classic look to your pond, plus this type of edging is really low maintenance. You can choose to use a single row of brick to edge your pond, or make the effort to add an intricate layout of brickwork, even adding planters around the area. This really makes for a beautiful setting.
If you would prefer the informal look, one of the best options is using stone as pond edging. You can incorporate different types of stones, such as large river rock. When placing the rock it will have to be put on a shelf built on the sides of the pond so that the rocks are half in the water. In addition to this, it is also necessary to use solid rock as apposed to softer rocks. With soft rock the minerals have a tendency to get into the pond’s water and can cause you some problems.
Pond edging can also consist of wood or landscaping plants, but you will have to be prepared to put a lot more work into taking care of your pond and the edging. There is no doubt that wood looks very attractive around a pond, but due to the fact that wood exposed to water rots and warps, this is going to take a lot of work to keep looking good. Plants also look good around water, but plants can also be very invasive, and it will take a lot of work to ensure that they do not overtake your pond. Plus you will have to clean your pond on a regular basis to ensure that you are removing the debris that has got into the water from the plants.
No matter what pond edging you choose; remember to pay attention to installation and how to care for that edging, as well as your pond. With care, your pond can be the focal point of your yard or garden, and it will last for years to come.