The most popular spots are the ones by the water: this applies just as much to a seat in a café as it does to a seaside holiday. People have always loved special, calming atmosphere near water. But who can enjoy this magic in everyday life? The answer is surprisingly simple: virtually anyone!
Even a small mini pond will transform a terrace or balcony into an idyll and can be quickly set up with minimal effort in a few simple steps. Popular containers for a mini pond are wooden tubs, such as beer or wine barrels. In reality, however, many other containers are also suitable, from glazed ceramic pots and old wine barrels to zinc tubs or disused feeding troughs – the main thing is that they are at least 10 cm high and offer more surface area than depth. Non-waterproof vessels can be lined with pond liner. Before creating the mini pond, you should find a suitable location: an ideal spot is one that offers the plants enough sun to grow, but also sufficient protective shade. You also need to avoid too many leaves falling into the mini pond – so a place under a deciduous tree is not very suitable.