The stress of the day doesn't seem that bad anymore because, all of a sudden, there is the calming affect of water. It somehow has a way of relaxing us. When fall arrives, activity begins to slow down in preparation for the winter months. Waterfalls freeze and then thaw, showing the beauty of Mother Nature's ice creations. As snow covers the pond, there is more beauty for us to enjoy while we wait for spring to arrive.
Formal design is square, octagonal, circular or oval.
A pond in this category must be carefully oriented to any existing landscape and adjacent structures. In addition, cleanliness is probably a little more important than with an Informal pond. Informal ponds, in contrast to the formal ponds that are sculptured or geometric in concept, seem to be more relaxing. Informal ponds are often designed to emulate nature with waterfalls, streams, boulders and plant life. Complicated shapes should be avoided.