Building a pond

Realize your dream pond with Velda. From the best location and pond types to liner and edging, discover all the steps and tips for a beautiful result.

Picket fence

Picket fence Picket stakes are indispensable when constructing your pond. With plastic stakes you mark out the perimeter of the pond in your garden. This can also be done with a garden hose. Because the stakes can be anchored firmly in the ground every 60 cm and they can also be used to level the […]

Roadmap

Your own pond in 6 steps Designing and building your own pond is a fun job. If you have all the materials on your wish list, in six steps you will probably be done in a day. Make sure that the dimensions of the liner are correct. Calculate them as follows: add twice the greatest […]

Pond Liner

Pond Liner When you build a foil pond, you can put all your creativity into the design. There are different types and sizes of pond liner, but the most widely used and suitable are EPDM liner, 3D liner and PVC liner. EPDM pond liner EPDM film is made of rubber and is extremely strong and […]

Pond ponds

Pond ponds If you are going to build a pond in the garden, you can choose between using foil pond or a pre-formed pond container. If you do not have your own design for your pond, then a ready-made pond container is a godsend. With a foil pond, you retain all the freedom in the […]

Pond Bottom

Pond Bottom The pond bottom is the nutrient medium of your pond. It plays an important role in a natural and stable balance in your pond. It is therefore logical that you want to pay attention to this. On the one hand, the nutrient medium is important for the development of microorganisms; on the other […]

Fountains

A fountain in your pond When you think of a pond, you often think of a fountain. Fountains are one of the most popular accessories you purchase as an extension of your pond. It is operated in the pond with a pond pump. Here pond water is drawn in to be then propelled upwards. Usually […]

Waterfalls

A waterfall in your pond When you want a waterfall in your pond, you have the choice of a natural waterfall that flows down through natural stone or boulders, for example. Or a straight waterfall made of stainless steel. Waterfalls usually end up in a pond, but not always. In fact, it is also quite […]

Natural stone

Natural stone pond edge The most common type of stone used for natural stone pond edging is granite. Usually combined with a pond with pond liner. You then hide the foil edging with it. Granite is mined in large pieces and is found in Belgium, Norway, Sweden and France, among others. The material consists of […]

Bluestone

Pond edge hard stone There are several types of bluestone to make your pond surround. Besides granite, these include Chinese bluestone and Vietnamese Bluestone. Chinese bluestone Chinese bluestone is by far the most popular natural stone product in recent years. This compact gray/blue limestone was formed millions of years ago. It is characterized by the […]

Pond edges

Pond edges The finish of the pond edge is something you can already consider during the design phase of your pond. For example, if you want a natural pond, you can choose an edge finish made of natural materials. Another option is to add plantings around the pond. If you choose a sleek design, then […]

Ornaments

Water ornaments in your garden A water ornament is a beautifully designed water feature that brings life to the garden, patio or balcony. It is wonderful on a beautiful summer day to listen to water gently bubbling from the water source and flowing down through a waterfall. Water ornaments are therefore very popular and available […]