Water is the source of life, it’s so refreshing and so natural in every space! Backyard ponds, fountains and other water bodies can enliven your patio or garden easily. If you don’t have enough space to accommodate a pond or you consider making it too difficult, we offer you to decorate your outdoor space with a mini pond. This is an amazing idea for any outdoors, including a front porch or a terrace – it’ll take just little space!
The easiest way to make it is to use a container as a base for a pond, and then you can place whatever you like: water plants, flowers, rocks, pebbles, colorful balls, even fish or toads. What container can you use? Literally anything that you have at hand: an oversized planter, a galvanized tank, a plastic container or even a large bowl, it all depends on the size of the pond you want. If you wanna make a statement with it, go for a bright color on the outside – paint the planter in some bright color. But keep in mind – if your container is going to be visible, it should somehow correspond with the outdoor decor your have.
![a barrel water garden dug into the ground, with rocks, water lilies and grasses is a lovely idea for a garden a barrel water garden dug into the ground, with rocks, water lilies and grasses is a lovely idea for a garden](https://i.digsdigs.com/2014/07/a-barrel-water-garden-dug-into-the-ground-with-rocks-water-lilies-and-grasses-is-a-lovely-idea-for-a-garden.jpg)
a barrel water garden dug into the ground, with rocks, water lilies and grasses is a lovely idea for a garden
![a barrel water garden with greenery and rocks and green plants around for a natural touch in your garden a barrel water garden with greenery and rocks and green plants around for a natural touch in your garden](https://i.digsdigs.com/2014/07/a-barrel-water-garden-with-greenery-and-rocks-and-green-plants-around-for-a-natural-touch-in-your-garden.jpg)
a barrel water garden with greenery and rocks and green plants around for a natural touch in your garden
![a barrel water garden with water lilies and greenery for a slight romantic and rustic touch to the space a barrel water garden with water lilies and greenery for a slight romantic and rustic touch to the space](https://i.digsdigs.com/2014/07/a-barrel-water-garden-with-water-lilies-and-greenery-for-a-slight-romantic-and-rustic-touch-to-the-space.jpg)
a barrel water garden with water lilies and greenery for a slight romantic and rustic touch to the space
![a bright mini water pond in bold blue, with water lilies and grasses will make an accent in your garden a bright mini water pond in bold blue, with water lilies and grasses will make an accent in your garden](https://i.digsdigs.com/2014/07/a-bright-mini-water-pond-in-bold-blue-with-water-lilies-and-grasses-will-make-an-accent-in-your-garden.jpg)
a bright mini water pond in bold blue, with water lilies and grasses will make an accent in your garden
![a brrel water garden with catchy plants, pebbles and water lilies is a nice solution for a rustic backyard a brrel water garden with catchy plants, pebbles and water lilies is a nice solution for a rustic backyard](https://i.digsdigs.com/2014/07/a-brrel-water-garden-with-catchy-plants-pebbles-and-water-lilies-is-a-nice-solution-for-a-rustic-backyard.jpg)
a brrel water garden with catchy plants, pebbles and water lilies is a nice solution for a rustic backyard
![a galvanized stock tank water garden with a bamboo pump head and fish, water lilies and a blue glass ball a galvanized stock tank water garden with a bamboo pump head and fish, water lilies and a blue glass ball](https://i.digsdigs.com/2014/07/a-galvanized-stock-tank-water-garden-with-a-bamboo-pump-head-and-fish-water-lilies-and-a-blue-glass-ball.jpg)
a galvanized stock tank water garden with a bamboo pump head and fish, water lilies and a blue glass ball
![a hot red porcelain planter as a water garden with water lilies and greenery of various kinds for a touch of color a hot red porcelain planter as a water garden with water lilies and greenery of various kinds for a touch of color](https://i.digsdigs.com/2014/07/a-hot-red-porcelain-planter-as-a-water-garden-with-water-lilies-and-greenery-of-various-kinds-for-a-touch-of-color.jpg)
a hot red porcelain planter as a water garden with water lilies and greenery of various kinds for a touch of color
![a large water bowl pond with pebbles and rocks and some greenery is a lovely and stylish outdoor decoration a large water bowl pond with pebbles and rocks and some greenery is a lovely and stylish outdoor decoration](https://i.digsdigs.com/2014/07/a-large-water-bowl-pond-with-pebbles-and-rocks-and-some-greenery-is-a-lovely-and-stylish-outdoor-decoration.jpg)
a large water bowl pond with pebbles and rocks and some greenery is a lovely and stylish outdoor decoration
![a mini pond in a wooden barrrel, with floating greenery, bright patterned balls, pebbles and colorful billy balls a mini pond in a wooden barrrel, with floating greenery, bright patterned balls, pebbles and colorful billy balls](https://i.digsdigs.com/2014/07/a-mini-pond-in-a-wooden-barrrel-with-floating-greenery-bright-patterned-balls-pebbles-and-colorful-billy-balls.jpg)
a mini pond in a wooden barrrel, with floating greenery, bright patterned balls, pebbles and colorful billy balls
![a mini pond of a porcelain bowl with driftwood, greenery, moss is a very natural decoration for outdoors a mini pond of a porcelain bowl with driftwood, greenery, moss is a very natural decoration for outdoors](https://i.digsdigs.com/2014/07/a-mini-pond-of-a-porcelain-bowl-with-driftwood-greenery-moss-is-a-very-natural-decoration-for-outdoors.jpg)
a mini pond of a porcelain bowl with driftwood, greenery, moss is a very natural decoration for outdoors
![a mini pond of an oversized vintage porcelain urn with greenery, grasses and floating blooms is beautiful a mini pond of an oversized vintage porcelain urn with greenery, grasses and floating blooms is beautiful](https://i.digsdigs.com/2014/07/a-mini-pond-of-an-oversized-vintage-porcelain-urn-with-greenery-grasses-and-floating-blooms-is-beautiful.jpg)
a mini pond of an oversized vintage porcelain urn with greenery, grasses and floating blooms is beautiful
![a porcelain bowl water garden with bright blooms and greenery is a beautiful and easy to realize decoration a porcelain bowl water garden with bright blooms and greenery is a beautiful and easy to realize decoration](https://i.digsdigs.com/2014/07/a-porcelain-bowl-water-garden-with-bright-blooms-and-greenery-is-a-beautiful-and-easy-to-realize-decoration.jpg)
a porcelain bowl water garden with bright blooms and greenery is a beautiful and easy to realize decoration
![a square mini pond clad in concrete, with water lilies and a tube waterfall is a lovely modern idea for outdoors a square mini pond clad in concrete, with water lilies and a tube waterfall is a lovely modern idea for outdoors](https://i.digsdigs.com/2014/07/a-square-mini-pond-clad-in-concrete-with-water-lilies-and-a-tube-waterfall-is-a-lovely-modern-idea-for-outdoors.jpg)
a square mini pond clad in concrete, with water lilies and a tube waterfall is a lovely modern idea for outdoors
![a stone bowl mini pond with floating greenery, a stone mini fountain and more water plants is lovely a stone bowl mini pond with floating greenery, a stone mini fountain and more water plants is lovely](https://i.digsdigs.com/2014/07/a-stone-bowl-mini-pond-with-floating-greenery-a-stone-mini-fountain-and-more-water-plants-is-lovely.jpg)
a stone bowl mini pond with floating greenery, a stone mini fountain and more water plants is lovely
![a tall ceramic vessel in black used as a containter pond with water lilies and other plants is great for a modern space a tall ceramic vessel in black used as a containter pond with water lilies and other plants is great for a modern space](https://i.digsdigs.com/2014/07/a-tall-ceramic-vessel-in-black-used-as-a-containter-pond-with-water-lilies-and-other-plants-is-great-for-a-modern-space.jpg)
a tall ceramic vessel in black used as a containter pond with water lilies and other plants is great for a modern space
![a wooden barrel with water lilies and greenery is a cool rustic idea for outdoor decor is easy to compose a wooden barrel with water lilies and greenery is a cool rustic idea for outdoor decor is easy to compose](https://i.digsdigs.com/2014/07/a-wooden-barrel-with-water-lilies-and-greenery-is-a-cool-rustic-idea-for-outdoor-decor-is-easy-to-compose.jpg)
a wooden barrel with water lilies and greenery is a cool rustic idea for outdoor decor is easy to compose
![an aqua garden of a large bowl with a pond with pebbles and plants, a fountain and blooms and greenery an aqua garden of a large bowl with a pond with pebbles and plants, a fountain and blooms and greenery](https://i.digsdigs.com/2014/07/an-aqua-garden-of-a-large-bowl-with-a-pond-with-pebbles-and-plants-a-fountain-and-blooms-and-greenery.jpg)
an aqua garden of a large bowl with a pond with pebbles and plants, a fountain and blooms and greenery
If the container doesn’t fit at all or if you want something more natural-looking, you can hide the pond in the ground for a more natural look, or redecorate it as if it’s antique, or just leave as it is. Add a fountain or a waterfall if it fits or focus on having a water garden with several beautiful plants and rocks inside. Get inspired by the examples below!
![an oversized porcelain bowl as a backyard mini pond with several water plants is a beautiful outdoor decoration an oversized porcelain bowl as a backyard mini pond with several water plants is a beautiful outdoor decoration](https://i.digsdigs.com/2014/07/an-oversized-porcelain-bowl-as-a-backyard-mini-pond-with-several-water-plants-is-a-beautiful-outdoor-decoration.jpg)
an oversized porcelain bowl as a backyard mini pond with several water plants is a beautiful outdoor decoration
![an oversized porcelain planter water garden with greenery and bright blooms is a stylish statement idea for a garden an oversized porcelain planter water garden with greenery and bright blooms is a stylish statement idea for a garden](https://i.digsdigs.com/2014/07/an-oversized-porcelain-planter-water-garden-with-greenery-and-bright-blooms-is-a-stylish-statement-idea-for-a-garden.jpg)
an oversized porcelain planter water garden with greenery and bright blooms is a stylish statement idea for a garden
![a mini pond in a wooden basket, with water plants and blooms is a peaceful and cool outdoor decoration to rock a mini pond in a wooden basket, with water plants and blooms is a peaceful and cool outdoor decoration to rock](https://i.digsdigs.com/awesome-mini-ponds-to-complete-your-outdoor-decor-22-554x677.jpg)
a mini pond in a wooden basket, with water plants and blooms is a peaceful and cool outdoor decoration to rock
![a mini pond in a metal bowl, with leaves and greenery and an additional plant in a pot placed on pebbles in the garden a mini pond in a metal bowl, with leaves and greenery and an additional plant in a pot placed on pebbles in the garden](https://i.digsdigs.com/awesome-mini-ponds-to-complete-your-outdoor-decor-1.jpg)
a mini pond in a metal bowl, with leaves and greenery and an additional plant in a pot placed on pebbles in the garden
![a mini pond ina dark plastic tub, with greenery, cane and some bright blooms floating on the water surface a mini pond ina dark plastic tub, with greenery, cane and some bright blooms floating on the water surface](https://i.digsdigs.com/awesome-mini-ponds-to-complete-your-outdoor-decor-2-554x738.jpg)
a mini pond ina dark plastic tub, with greenery, cane and some bright blooms floating on the water surface
![an oversized blue porcelain planter as a mini pond, with greenery and some water plants for natural decor an oversized blue porcelain planter as a mini pond, with greenery and some water plants for natural decor](https://i.digsdigs.com/awesome-mini-ponds-to-complete-your-outdoor-decor-3-554x827.jpg)
an oversized blue porcelain planter as a mini pond, with greenery and some water plants for natural decor
![a mini pond in a black plastic tub, with greenery, cane and other plants for decorating an outdoor space a mini pond in a black plastic tub, with greenery, cane and other plants for decorating an outdoor space](https://i.digsdigs.com/awesome-mini-ponds-to-complete-your-outdoor-decor-5-554x395.jpg)
a mini pond in a black plastic tub, with greenery, cane and other plants for decorating an outdoor space
![a light colored stone plaster as a pond, with greenery, grasses and bright pink blooms for beautiful outdoor decor a light-colored stone plaster as a pond, with greenery, grasses and bright pink blooms for beautiful outdoor decor](https://i.digsdigs.com/awesome-mini-ponds-to-complete-your-outdoor-decor-6-554x378.jpg)
a light-colored stone plaster as a pond, with greenery, grasses and bright pink blooms for beautiful outdoor decor
![an old barrel with floating plants and blooms and tall grasses for a rustic and natural feel in your backyard an old barrel with floating plants and blooms and tall grasses for a rustic and natural feel in your backyard](https://i.digsdigs.com/awesome-mini-ponds-to-complete-your-outdoor-decor-8-554x738.jpg)
an old barrel with floating plants and blooms and tall grasses for a rustic and natural feel in your backyard
![a bright blue speckled bowl of porcelain with pebbles, floating greenery and leaves over the bowl as a peaceful and natural pond a bright blue speckled bowl of porcelain with pebbles, floating greenery and leaves over the bowl as a peaceful and natural pond](https://i.digsdigs.com/awesome-mini-ponds-to-complete-your-outdoor-decor-11-554x415.jpg)
a bright blue speckled bowl of porcelain with pebbles, floating greenery and leaves over the bowl as a peaceful and natural pond
![an old barrel partly dug into the ground, with rocks, greenery and white blooms looks very natural and very cute an old barrel partly dug into the ground, with rocks, greenery and white blooms looks very natural and very cute](https://i.digsdigs.com/awesome-mini-ponds-to-complete-your-outdoor-decor-13.jpg)
an old barrel partly dug into the ground, with rocks, greenery and white blooms looks very natural and very cute
![a green porcelain planter with greenery, grasses and a pink water lily is a cute and beautiful mini pond for outdoors a green porcelain planter with greenery, grasses and a pink water lily is a cute and beautiful mini pond for outdoors](https://i.digsdigs.com/awesome-mini-ponds-to-complete-your-outdoor-decor-14.jpg)
a green porcelain planter with greenery, grasses and a pink water lily is a cute and beautiful mini pond for outdoors
![a rough stone bowl with greenery and a gold ball is a nice and catchy idea of a mini pond for outdoors a rough stone bowl with greenery and a gold ball is a nice and catchy idea of a mini pond for outdoors](https://i.digsdigs.com/awesome-mini-ponds-to-complete-your-outdoor-decor-15.jpg)
a rough stone bowl with greenery and a gold ball is a nice and catchy idea of a mini pond for outdoors
![an oversized concrete bowl with floating water lilies placed in your backyard will give it a very modern and fresh touch an oversized concrete bowl with floating water lilies placed in your backyard will give it a very modern and fresh touch](https://i.digsdigs.com/awesome-mini-ponds-to-complete-your-outdoor-decor-17.jpg)
an oversized concrete bowl with floating water lilies placed in your backyard will give it a very modern and fresh touch
![a Japanese inspired bamboo wall with greenery, a porcelain bowl and pebbles and greenery plus a bamboo fountain a Japanese-inspired bamboo wall with greenery, a porcelain bowl and pebbles and greenery plus a bamboo fountain](https://i.digsdigs.com/awesome-mini-ponds-to-complete-your-outdoor-decor-18-554x825.jpg)
a Japanese-inspired bamboo wall with greenery, a porcelain bowl and pebbles and greenery plus a bamboo fountain
![an oversized striped bowl pond with rocks, some greenery and water lilies is a lovely idea for a modern space an oversized striped bowl pond with rocks, some greenery and water lilies is a lovely idea for a modern space](https://i.digsdigs.com/awesome-mini-ponds-to-complete-your-outdoor-decor-21-554x415.jpg)
an oversized striped bowl pond with rocks, some greenery and water lilies is a lovely idea for a modern space
![a catchy pond of two porcelain bowls, water lilies and greenery, with a bamboo fountain is a lovely idea for a Japanese inspired backyard a catchy pond of two porcelain bowls, water lilies and greenery, with a bamboo fountain is a lovely idea for a Japanese-inspired backyard](https://i.digsdigs.com/awesome-mini-ponds-to-complete-your-outdoor-decor-23.jpg)
a catchy pond of two porcelain bowls, water lilies and greenery, with a bamboo fountain is a lovely idea for a Japanese-inspired backyard
![a small square porcelain planter as a pond with many water lilies is a stylish modern decoration for your outdoors a small square porcelain planter as a pond with many water lilies is a stylish modern decoration for your outdoors](https://i.digsdigs.com/awesome-mini-ponds-to-complete-your-outdoor-decor-24.jpg)
a small square porcelain planter as a pond with many water lilies is a stylish modern decoration for your outdoors
![a large bowl with moss and floating greenery is a cool idea for outdoors, it's a natural looking mini pond a large bowl with moss and floating greenery is a cool idea for outdoors, it's a natural-looking mini pond](https://i.digsdigs.com/awesome-mini-ponds-to-complete-your-outdoor-decor-25-554x365.jpg)
a large bowl with moss and floating greenery is a cool idea for outdoors, it's a natural-looking mini pond
![a round mini pond built into the ground, with a fountain in the centerpiece, greenery and water lilies a round mini pond built into the ground, with a fountain in the centerpiece, greenery and water lilies](https://i.digsdigs.com/awesome-mini-ponds-to-complete-your-outdoor-decor-26.jpg)
a round mini pond built into the ground, with a fountain in the centerpiece, greenery and water lilies
![a floral print white and blue porcealin bowl with lots of greenery and water lilies looks catchy and romantic a floral print white and blue porcealin bowl with lots of greenery and water lilies looks catchy and romantic](https://i.digsdigs.com/awesome-mini-ponds-to-complete-your-outdoor-decor-30-554x407.jpg)
a floral print white and blue porcealin bowl with lots of greenery and water lilies looks catchy and romantic
![a mini raised stone bowl with water lilies and plants around is a beautiful and natural idea for outdoors a mini raised stone bowl with water lilies and plants around is a beautiful and natural idea for outdoors](https://i.digsdigs.com/awesome-mini-ponds-to-complete-your-outdoor-decor-31.jpg)
a mini raised stone bowl with water lilies and plants around is a beautiful and natural idea for outdoors
![a mini pond of a black plastic bowl with greenery and water lilies is a stylish modern decor idea for outdoors a mini pond of a black plastic bowl with greenery and water lilies is a stylish modern decor idea for outdoors](https://i.digsdigs.com/awesome-mini-ponds-to-complete-your-outdoor-decor-33.jpg)
a mini pond of a black plastic bowl with greenery and water lilies is a stylish modern decor idea for outdoors