In addition to fire pits and a dining table, garden ponds can bring your outdoor space to a whole new level. Adding one in your garden is a great way to encourage more wildlife into your backyard.

You can provide an ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife, including frogs, fishes, and insects. Ponds are a great source of food and water, as well as a home or breeding ground for them to utilize.

If you’re planning to add one in your garden, here’s our curated list of garden pond ideas that you can use for your own inspiration. This guide will walk you through a bunch of beautiful designs and ideas to create a unique backyard.

Let’s dive in!

1. DIY canoe

Let’s start off our garden pond ideas with a DIY canoe. Make your backyard pond that bit more original by building it in a canoe!

A canoe-inspired pond with greens and flowers around

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2. Two-tier Raised pond with water feature

If you’re looking for a more modern-style pond, this 2-tier  raised pond is a great design and construction. Add extra levels and a simple water feature, plus some stone statue decorations.

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3. Waterfall with small koi pond

Give your koi fishes a great environment, just like this ground pond. Add a waterfall amongst the rocks if you’re looking for a more natural-looking pond.

This is a brilliant pond idea, especially if you have small garden space.A waterfall and pond made from stones

4. Small deep Koi pond with water feature

Looking for ways to upgrade the look of your humble garden pond? Enhance your small pond by adding a water feature to create a calming atmosphere.

5. Disappearing water fountain

If you’re short on space or have small children or pets, a disappearing water fountain could be for you. The water sits underground so they’re safer than a standard pond.

Disappearing water fountain with pebbles/stones surrounding it

6. Miniature wildlife pond

A miniature wildlife pond is perfect for small spaces. Build up the edges with flagstones and cute ornaments, and voila! You now have a mini garden pond to call your own.

A cute, tiny water feature with a Bird statue and water lilies

7. Water garden

Add some plants to your pond to create the perfect water garden. The greens will surely breathe new life into your water garden.

8. Bamboo fountain

There’s no doubt that a little bamboo can do wonders for your garden pond. Use bamboo to bring Zen garden-vibes to your water feature.

9. Lush and colorful wildlife pond

If you’re looking for a more preened wildlife pond, carefully arrange some plants around the edge to attract wildlife.