Formal pond construction
Formal pond design
Closely related to the ornamental pond, the formal pond is a particular style of pond that takes inspiration from classical architecture, with clean, geometric lines and often symmetry being of vital importance to the design. As in all designs that feature simple lines and symmetry, craftsmanship is paramount. A single wrong note will destroy the entire effect.
A key feature of the formal pond is the placing of the sky on the ground by reflection. The loose flowing informality of clouds and light make a stunning counterpoint to the formality of the structure. In the right setting a formal pond can be grandly spectacular. Plonked in the wrong setting, they can look like swimming pools.
Formal pond repair, maintenance and planting
Modern interpretations of the formal pond tend to lose the symmetry while keeping the geometric lines. The designing of a new formal pond, or the restoration of an old, neglected, or mistreated one, is always a stimulating experience.
