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Water feature – edges and surrounds
There is an almost unlimited range of edges and surrounds available to the pond designer.
Gravel, pebbles and shingle – these look wonderful around the edges of a natural or informal pond and have the added advantage of giving you the opportunity of building a ‘beach’ where you can sit, or where small children can play, safe at the edge of the pond. Of course, a beach area requires a shallow slope into one area of the pond, so you need to plan for this when designing your water feature.
Stones – rain washed large pebbles or rocky boulders again create a naturalistic impression. Trying to use natural local stone enhances the way your pond fits into the natural local environment and gives native plants a better chance of establishing in the pockets between the stones where you can set either small pots for them to grow in, or pockets of soil (set into geo-thermal fabric so it doesn’t get washed down into your pond and add to the nutrient levels) in which they can appear to have grown spontaneously.
Brick – brick edges around the rim of a pond give stability and support. A brick edge can either be completely hidden by plants and grasses, or allowed to make a design statement as a kind of capping to the water. Too bright a red can look garish, so aim for soft ochre and russet shades.
Timber – wooden edges can be applied to any kind of pond. They combine happily with grasses and can make a wonderful addition to a decked area that extends out onto the water.
