Formal ponds

In general, formal features look best positioned near the house, on paved areas or in a part of the garden that has a clean, geometric layout. Consider the views from the house or other areas of the garden, and place a pond where it is easy to maintain, ideally in an open space away from trees.

The design of a pond will be dictated by the style of the garden. In a formal garden, regular, geometric shapes work best as the lines will echo the rest of the garden as well as the architecture of the house. Keep the surrounding paving and edging materials simple: stone, gravel or low buxus hedges work well. For a more natural look, edge curved ponds with pebbles or irregular paving. Circular ➤