How to make a pond from a wheel. Pond from an old car tire

A Russian savvy person is able, using his imagination and skillful hands, to turn any junk thing into candy. Currently, most families have an iron horse - a car. With the advent of cars, the problem of recycling waste tires has appeared. People quickly learned to use these tires to decorate city yards as flowerbeds, various fences, and playground attractions. Craftsmen learned how to make various amazing crafts from tires in the form of wild animals and flowers. Today we will tell you how to make and decorate around it.

The role of the reservoir in the garden landscape

The arrangement of a small pond on the site is not only unusual, but also gives the design a special charm, making it possible to feel cool in the summer on a hot afternoon. Decoratively and imaginatively designed swimming pool pleases the eye, arouses legitimate pride among the owners, and contemplation of the water helps to relax, gain peace and good mood.

What tires are best to use?

Trim the top a clean tire can be an electric jigsaw, a sharp knife, a hacksaw for metal.

Dig a hole the required width and depth: to the entire height of the tread or to 1/3 of its height, or simply carefully level the area under the tire, fill in a layer of 15-17 cm of sand, tamp and level the surface according to the building level.

Lay the tire on a flat and rammed place.

close bus elastic soft sealant as a PVC film can be used. However, it is more correct to use special material for reservoirs. The covering sheet should be of such a size that it is enough to spread it along the bottom of the tire and bring it out about half a meter beyond it.

For uniform material distribution along the tire, pour water into the mini-pond, straighten the film at the bottom, fix its position with stones without sharp corners in several places.

Cover the edges of the film sand and then decorate with turf, stones or gravel to hold it.

It is not necessary to pour sand or pebbles on the bottom of such a pond, the water quickly becomes cloudy. But you need to put a beautiful piece of wood in a pond in order to save small animals from death.

Ways to decorate a pond from tires

It is interesting to look at two mini-ponds located side by side, but with different tire depths. In this case, ponds with overflow and a home-made waterfall are obtained by connecting a thin hose with low water pressure, and then the water will fall beautifully over the stones into the lower reservoir.
If you install two tires of different sizes at the same level and throw a beautiful bridge made of natural wood with railings between them, you will get an amazing view.
From a tire with a wide tread, you can arrange a pool for the kids. To do this, you need to strengthen the tire well from shifting and make a solid, reliable and safe approach to it with bare feet. In this case, a quick water change should be provided.
A mini-pond is well enlivened by installing a fountain or lighting it with solar-powered lamps.

As you can see, it's not that hard to do. The main thing is that the use of used tires with the right selection of plants and decorative items will make it possible to decorate the cottage in an unusual way.

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In addition, its assembly does not require a lot of materials, some of them do not even have to be bought. To create a pond from a tire, you do not need certain knowledge and skills.

Materials and tools

In order to make a decorative pond in your country house, you will need:

tire from the wheel of a large car (KAMAZ, MAZ, tractor, etc.);
ordinary shovel;
stones of different sizes (for decoration and defining borders);
fine sand;
pebbles or gravel, or pebbles collected on the nearest river (to cover the bottom of the pond);
covering material or thick oilcloth.

Covering material can be purchased at garden stores, or at stores selling pools. It is preferable to oilcloth, as it is much stronger and will last forever.

But if it is not possible to purchase it, you can use a thick oilcloth. Since it is not so strong, it is better to fold it 3-4 times. Be prepared for the fact that next year the bottom will have to be re-layed, because the oilcloth can leak.

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Step by step instructions for making a tire pond

Armed with everything you need, you can get down to business:

Step 1. We need to find a suitable place for the future pond. It is not necessary to have a lot of space, the main thing is that the tire fits.

If you want to make a recreation area around the pond, look for a larger area. You can place a bench or swing on the shore of the pond.

The layer of sand should be so thick that the earth does not show through it.

Stones can be of any size. First lay out those that are larger, and then, accordingly, smaller ones. So it will be more harmonious and beautiful.

You can put any number of stones. It can be in one or two layers, to mark the boundaries, or it can be in several layers, making walls.

Lay stones around the pond

Step 10 Cover the bottom of the pond with pebbles or gravel. You can also collect stones from the nearest river, in this case it is recommended to wash the stones so that the water does not darken ahead of time. A layer of pebbles or gravel does not have to be made thick, the main thing is that the bottom is completely filled and all this beauty is visible through the water, and not the emerging covering material.

Do-it-yourself tire pond is ready. At this stage, the work can be considered completed. But if you want the pond to become even more beautiful, you can decorate it.

How to make drainage with your own hands on the site, read in.

Decoration of the pond and the area around it

At the end of the process, decorate the pond with ornamental plants

In addition to putting beautiful pebbles on the bottom of the pond and around it, you can also decorate the area around the pond.

If you decide to buy an artificial pond for giving, do not rush to spend money! It will be much cheaper to build a pond in the country from a tractor tire. As you know, the wheels of these machines are large, and, accordingly, the diameter of such a pond will also not be small.

To prevent water from passing through the wheel, you can use PVC film, but it has many disadvantages. It is more reliable to concrete the bottom of our future reservoir. Concrete is not brittle, will not tear and is not afraid of temperature changes.

So, to create an artificial pond in the country with your own hands, you will need:

2 shovels (bayonet to dig a hole under the wheel and shovels to remove excess soil);
building level;
saw (it is better to take a grinder with a regular circle for metal, but if it is not there, a hacksaw will do);
gravel sand and stones;
plants for pond decoration.

How to make a pond from a tire?

We present a step-by-step guide to building a pond in the country:

The tire needs to be prepared: cleaned of dirt and dust, remove the upper part (cheek) with a grinder or a hacksaw.
Decide on the place where the reservoir will be located.
Determine how much to deepen the foundation. Is it possible to place a pond on the surface of a flat area, on? or dig into the ground for the entire width of the treads.
Dig a hole according to the shape of the future reservoir, but slightly larger than the diameter. Level the bottom and pour a sand cushion (at least 15 cm). Tamp and lay the tire on the bottom of the pit.
For sealing, you can choose one of several options: use a covering material for pools - spread along the bottom of the pit and bring the edges 0.5 m beyond the laid tire or concrete the bottom of the tire.
If you used the first option - in order to evenly distribute the film in the tire, you need to fill in water. To fix the material well, as an option, you can lay stones around the perimeter of the pond.
Now, before completing the construction of the pond in the country, you can place a fountain in it, for which you need an electric pump or an aquarium turbine with a nozzle. To protect yourself and others from electric shock, the wire should be pulled through the hose and slightly covered with earth.

As an additional decor, you can install backlighting from solar-powered garden lamps. So you can create an artificial pond in the country with your own hands at minimal cost. In addition to an artificial pond, tires can be used to make an excellent barrel for water. For more information on how to do this, read the following article.

The dacha has great creative potential, as it has a lot of space for the implementation of design solutions. The atmosphere in the country should be created comfortable and conducive to quality rest. Water has an exceptional effect on the atmosphere in the garden, as it creates a feeling of calmness and unity with nature. It is thanks to its properties that the presence of a reservoir in the country attracts many owners. Today we will consider a method with minimal physical and financial costs to build a pond from improvised material - tires. Also don't forget to tell us about your DIY tire pond experience.

The pond is of particular importance in, as it gives a special spiritual appeal to giving. Many do not even imagine a vacation away from the water.

The advantages of ponds are obvious:

Flexibility of construction. You can equip a pond with various decor;
In the pond you can settle fish or unusual plants;
The presence of water on the site allows you to ozonize the air and create the impression of freshness;
There are a lot of options for arranging a pond, given the variety of natural materials and the abundance of design solutions, you can create truly unique decors;
The reservoir provides moisture to nearby plants, giving them a green and healthy look;
An additional recreation area is being created. You can just sit and watch the water flow and the movement of the fish;
Perfectly complements any.

Ponds in dachas (we will talk about how to make a country pond from a wheel below) perfectly compensate for the lack of unity with nature and create an ideal microclimate in a plot with a beautiful landscape of water. One of the directions in creating ponds is the option made from car tires, which will perfectly help to replace artificial reservoirs.

What's special about a tire pond?

The key undeniable advantages of this type of tanks are:

Durability of materials. Rubber and insulation can last for decades with the right design;
High reservoir strength;
Can do ponds of various sizes;
Rubber perfectly tolerates low temperatures and does not deteriorate under the influence of ultraviolet radiation;
Despite the fact that rubber is not an environmentally friendly material, it does not transmit harmful substances, especially since it is covered with a waterproofing layer on top. Therefore, such a pond can be used as an aquarium;
It has a solid frame, which allows you not to create walls, but only the bottom;
There is the possibility of painting in any color you like;
The tire lends itself well to decoration;
The tire itself is usually obtained free of charge or for a small fee (if relatives or friends have old, unnecessary tires that they want to throw away or from employees in a tire shop);
You can install tires yourself, without hiring specialists;
During transportation or installation, the form is not damaged, it only bends;
Due to the elasticity of the material, the tire can take the shape of an oval.

Photos of different design options

There are not so many types of ponds made from tires, in most cases they differ in decor. By functional types, only a few varieties can be distinguished:

Ordinary pond with a round shape;

Cascade type, where a waterfall system is used, when water fills one tank, then falls into another;

A group of ponds, thus, is equipped immediately with 2-3 or more tires. It looks good when they have different sizes;

With a fountain Even in a relatively small pond, you can make a fountain that will decorate the site.

In terms of decor, the choice is quite large, but the emphasis is mainly on natural materials, so the arrangement of a pond often requires:

Stones - mostly natural types, perhaps they will be turned, decorative or acute-angled stones;
Greenery. You can create a real oasis with green spaces growing both in the pond itself and beyond;
Lighting. You can make pool lighting from the tire from the inside or outside;
Decorative figurines. They can be made from leftovers or other tires, and various options are also sold in summer cottage stores.

In general, you can use everything that is enough for imagination in making your own pond.

How to choose a place?

Mostly a reservoir is created for some reason. Pursuing it, it becomes more obvious where it is better to equip our facility. Mostly the pond has some kind of decorative value (we discussed how to make the pond decorative below), which can complement the appearance of the site in general or create a nook in it.

It is advisable to place our small lake in the center of the site so that it is visible from any angle and immediately gets the attention of guests.

For the correct location of the pond, it is necessary to take into account several main factors that will affect the decision:

Plot dimensions. If it is large enough, then visibility will not work, it is better to equip it in some open and noticeable place. Another relevant tip is to make a pond near the gazebo or the place where you spend most of your time;
Land form. Mainly choose a rectangular area, if it is very elongated, then it is worth considering the location in the center of free space, where there are no buildings;
The size and decor of the pond itself. If you take a large tire or prepare a cascade, you will need a large plot of land that is as clean as possible from construction debris and trees. Weeds are not a problem, they are easy to eliminate. The decor affects the size, if there is a desire to equip a fountain, lighting or similar elements, you will have to make a larger pond;
Soil type. If the surface is loose, dirty or has an unpleasant odor, it is better to move the structure to another place;
Is groundwater present under the top of the earth. If there is groundwater nearby, it will be easy to provide a constant flow of water, but the bottom should not reach directly to the stream.

What tires are needed?

To correctly determine a suitable tire, you must first know the planned dimensions of the structure. If you are planning a very small pond, which will be a replacement for an outdoor aquarium, you can choose a tire from an ordinary car. To build a larger structure, you will have to pick up a larger caliber - from a truck, for example, KamAZ, a tractor or a bus.

The easiest way to get the necessary tire is to ask at a car repair shop or tire fitting, where it will be sold for a small cost. For specific tires, for example, from KamAZ, you can ask for the necessary frame in the workshop from the service center of the car company. Sometimes they can be found in ads ( on Avito or Yulia) or independently post an application for the purchase of a tire.

What will be needed at work?

To perform a high-quality arrangement of a pond using tires, it is necessary to first prepare a tool, mainly a garden one, which is in every household:

Roulette ( meter);
Level;
Shovel;
Electric jigsaw for cutting tires. If it is not available, you can take a hand saw for metal.

In addition to the tool, you still need to prepare the material:

Tire. In addition to the fact that it needs to be obtained, it must also be cleaned of dirt, fuel oil and other unwanted precipitation. In general, the cover is unsuitable for the preparation of the reservoir, since the upper edge hides most of the entire reservoir. To do this, cut off the top of the tire, using an electric jigsaw or hacksaw;

Stones for decoration. The most affordable and beautiful way to create an attractive and natural look is with natural stones that hide the rubber;
Waterproofing film that will prevent water leakage;
Adhesive for arranging the tank from the inside and outside;
The rest of the decor and greenery is determined according to your desires, the same applies to lighting and a fountain.

Beginning of work

A pit is first dug out into which the tire will be laid. It is possible that it will lie on top of the ground, this option is simpler, but it does not look a little aesthetically pleasing, although it all depends on the quality of the design and the idea.

To determine the dimensions of the pit, it is necessary to replace the thickness of the tire and its width. It is worth considering that the dug hole should be somewhat larger in width in order to lay it neatly and without deformation and ensure a strong bond. It is also worth using a level so that the surface is perfectly flat, otherwise the water will be at an angle.

Important! So that the impromptu pond does not become heavily clogged, it is worth raising it slightly above the surface level.

Wheel waterproofing

To prevent high water consumption, it is necessary to lay waterproofing, which is given great attention. The bottom is especially important. The most common and affordable material is PVC film made of polyethylene. Unfortunately, the film breaks quite simply and can hardly withstand the load. It is better to lay the film in at least several layers. Ideally, another material with greater reliability should be preferred. There are also other materials with which you can make waterproofing, the most popular are: liquid rubber, liquid glass and polyurethane mastic.

Buying material for pools, it will be possible to ensure the durability of the pond and simple operation. A layer of waterproofing is also laid inside the tire, but only after it is already on the ground. The film should go beyond the edges of the reservoir by 0.5 m so that it does not slip and leak. Excess film is removed only after the final installation, when the product takes shape.

Important! Before laying the film, it is necessary to remove all sharp and protruding elements: snags, nails, sharp edges of stones, construction debris and other elements. Otherwise, the film will tear and you will have to redo a lot.

strengthening

To prevent vibrations and slipping of the tire together with the film, it is necessary to fill the frame along the edges with sand or crushed stone of fraction 0-5, 5-10. This will also provide some buffer zone between the weeds and the stake. If there is no such material under the other, then the earth will do..

decoration

Decor is used to create a unique, attractive appearance that will decorate the site. The most common decoration methods:

Plants are planted at the bottom of the pond. They are usually sold in containers ready to use;
Plants in tubs and pots that are installed on the shore. The advantage of this option is the ability to change the location of the elements and thereby create a unique design;
Fish room with bright colors;
Creation of compositions from natural materials, for example, stones.

To prepare a more beautiful composition, it is better to alternate the sizes of stones and their shapes.

Fish for the wheel pond

You can run in an impromptu aquarium:

goldfish;
Shubunkin;
comet;
golden horp;
Koi (large tire ponds only)
Minnow.

Tire pond plants

There are quite a few types:

Lotus;
Brazania;
Zherushnik;
Wolfia;
Azola;
Vodokras;
Luronium;
Pemphigus;
Urut;
Waterwort;
Elodea.

Step-by-step analysis of creating a pond from wheels

Now let's go through the whole process step by step:

Determination of the place where the pond will be located;
Digging a hole for laying inside the tire;
Elimination of the upper edge of the tire so that the border is smooth and without large roundings;
Make a sand base according to the level;
Tire laying;
Waterproofing is laid on top of the frame;
The edges should be sprinkled with sand, it should hide the rubber and create stability;
laying stones;
At the final stage, decoration is done, plants are placed and fish are launched.

We hope that we have helped you understand the issue and now you know how to make a pond out of a wheel with your own hands.

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Conclusion

The pond will become the highlight and the most popular summer cottage, so it is better to do it near the gazebo, it is also recommended to install benches, swings, and recreation areas nearby. It is worth remembering that the condition of the water should be monitored, periodically changing it, but the design itself does not need maintenance. For the winter, the water is simply drained, and the plants are removed, and upon the onset of warmth, everything returns to its place.

In pursuit of financial well-being, people often lose their peace of mind, but this problem can be solved. Try to equip a pond from a wheel with your own hands in the country, and you will understand: the murmur of water is the best antidepressant and .... almost free!

Preparatory stage

The main thing is to find solid raw materials for the implementation of creative ideas. If you have a small area of 3-4 squares, tires from any car will do. For a more spacious pond, in which there is enough space for waterfowl and certain types of fish, wheels with a diameter of 1.5-2 m will be required. You can really buy them at any automobile enterprise at an affordable price.

Before work, you should stock up on universal tools that can cut the roots of trees. If a source of beauty and prosperity is planned in a rocky area, classic shovels with a rounded blade are the best option. When working with metal, a jigsaw is sure to come in handy. The building level will contribute to the competent placement of large and small elements of the reservoir.

You can make a similar pond yourself

At the next stage, the work is carried out step by step:

clean tires from debris;
cut off one of the sides of the tire;
dig a hole, taking into account the optimal dimensions noted in the sketch of the future pond; on the drawing it is important to indicate the exact location of the receiving fluid, pump, polypropylene pipes and compacted layer;
fix the film at the bottom of the recess;
strengthen the walls with stones using a cement-sand mixture;
decorate a ready-made pond with colored glass or pebbles.

Location selection

In 40% of cases, the configuration of the pond depends on the area of \u200b\u200bthe adjacent territory. If we talk exclusively about the shape of the future source, you need to take into account the terrain. The depth of an artificial reservoir depends on the composition of the soil and, to a greater extent, on the level of groundwater. Given these rules, you can choose the perfect place for a pond. The main thing is to remember:

many waterfowl plants cannot stand the heat, so the reservoir should be placed in partial shade;
blown places are not the best option for heat-loving anthuriums, violets and hybrid tea roses;
a pond under the crowns of trees will add trouble in cleaning the territory;
in natural landscape depressions, small reservoirs look better.

In this video you will learn how to make a pond out of a wheel:

It is important for the owners to prevent the chaotic growth of algae. To do this, you need to choose a site with the most convenient level of illumination in the morning and evening. For example, full shading delays the development of plants. And if the pond is under the open sun for 10-12 hours a day, the water in the pond will bloom on the second day. The ideal option is 6 hours of sunbathing during the day. In the period from 12.00 to 15.00, the shadow should cover 45% of the territory.

Search for materials

Given that the tires will have to be cut, fastened and even decorated, it is more profitable to choose products from BELAZ mining equipment. With the help of a circular saw, they are more amenable to such maneuvers. Belarus tractor wheels are ideal for arranging a pond with water lilies. And if frost-resistant materials are needed, it is more logical to use cargo tires. Due to special additives, it does not tan even at 40 degrees below zero. The optimal tread depth contributes to the colonization of the reservoir not only by plants, but also by fish.

When organizing a pond on your own, it is important to find a quality pump. With it, you can create a magnificent fountain. At the same time, its width should not exceed the dimensions of the reservoir. Otherwise, during the period of heavy winds, the water will simply overflow the banks. If the pump is to be installed at the bottom of the pond, plastic pipes will be required. They will need to be connected to a nozzle for continuous fluid supply.

In this case, the performance of the pump may be reduced. In the absence of other, more functional installations, installation work will have to be carried out under the water surface.

Video "How to make a pond from a car tire"

From this video you will learn how to make a simple country pond from a tire with your own hands:

Work technology

Of the tools you will need shovels. For digging deep holes, products with a wide bucket are more suitable. If you need to remove an area overgrown with wheatgrass, it is better to use a tool with a pointed base.

The work will also require:

any covering material for the pool;
gravel brand M600 or M800 - the most common and relatively inexpensive material for arranging a pit;
sea or quartz sand;
stones to strengthen the banks of the pond;
waterfowl plants, as well as flowers that can be planted around the pond.

Digging a hole

First you need to free the area from construction debris and plant roots. Then you can dig a hole of a round or oval shape. For this purpose, experienced builders recommend installing hoses or ropes on the site. Otherwise, the shapes may be fuzzy. To outline the contours, you will need small pebbles. If the material is only enough for decoration, use river sand.

First you need to dig a hole

In the presence of soft soil, you can dig a pit of any depth. In hard ground conditions, you will need to use a bayonet shovel. If the estimated area of \u200b\u200bthe reservoir exceeds 8-10 squares, an excavator. It is advisable to prepare several levels of depth. Then the source will resemble a place of natural accumulation of water. The rest of the soil should not be removed. They will be needed for planting flowers and arranging the coastal area.

Waterproofing and strengthening

Natural reservoirs are constantly replenished with water, which cannot be said about artificial ponds. In many of them, a peat or sand “pillow” lies at the bottom, so up to 45% of the liquid regularly goes into the ground.

To ensure that the reservoir does not dry out, and the plants impress with their lush beauty in any weather, it is important to install a waterproofing layer. So you will be able to protect nearby structures from being washed away, and the water in the pond from organic matter dangerous to any living creatures

The list of the most popular waterproofing products includes:
polyethylene films suitable for use only in the summer; this material is well suited for sources of various shapes and sizes, but does not retain elasticity even at 4 degrees of heat;
butyl rubber films withstand frost well, but are expensive;
concrete waterproofing requires the use of the best brands of cement, since in case of shrinkage of the soil, the concrete is deformed, but under favorable conditions it lasts for years;
special plastic containers;
seamless materials made of wear-resistant polyurethane, which, in case of cuts, can be repaired rather than spending money on a new one;
liquid rubber is the best option for arranging ponds with fish and plants, since this coating withstands mechanical stress well and protects surfaces of complex shapes from piercing.

To strengthen the artificial reservoir, you will need anchors, fillers, as well as geogrids with cells of appropriate sizes. If it is important to preserve the natural landscape of the territory, use coconut mats. They can be attached to the walls of the pond with mounting adhesive. When using wooden piles, special equipment is required.
Final design
For the improvement of the coastal zone, irises or astilba are more suitable. These plants impress with voluminous inflorescences of rich shades. In addition, they are not afraid of drafts, and some of their varieties bloom for a month. Calamus will do for shallow water. A waterfowl flower with a bright stripe across the leaf is the basis of an exquisite decor. In addition to the decorative function, this plant performs a protective one, purifying water from toxic compounds.
Tiny duckweeds and terry nymphs can claim the role of the queen of the pond. The latter delight with abundant flowering from early summer to mid-autumn. Dwarf species are supposed to be planted at a depth of 40 cm, and large ones - at 1 m.
If the water level in the pond exceeds 60 cm, you can breed goldfish or rotan gobies. At the same time, 25-27 liters of liquid should fall on 5 cm of the length of an adult.
Tips for beginners
It is realistic to make 2 reservoirs from two tires, fastened together by treads. At the junction of differently shaped foundations, a log bridge can be constructed as a continuation of a garden path.
In the presence of tires with different recesses, compact reservoirs with overflows are obtained. Based on them, you can make a water cascade. To do this, a hose must be installed at the top of the source. From the "mountain" water will flow into the lower part of the structure, thereby creating a semblance of a waterfall.

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