My First Pond

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Author Message   Studdlygoof  Posted on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 10:13 am EST :    Hey all... Thought I would share some pictures of my first attempt at a in ground pond. Built it for a friend of mine free of charge last summer! Just goes to show you what you can do with a little bit of research. It's a 5500 gal pond complete with waterfall, deck and retaining wall. This Christmas the owners gave me a nice photo album with the step by step pictures in it. Maybe some day when I find the time I will try to put them all on here. Its spring time here in Maryland and I have yet to see how the pond fared over the winter but I hear all is good. Ill have to get over soon because they wintered a variagated canna for me and I def want it back! Studdlygoof - Maryland, Zone "Z-7"   Stephie  Posted on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 11:05 am EST :    So, could you be my neighbour? Awesome pond!!! Great, great job...what luck people to have such a wonderful friend! Stephie   Plantindude  My Garden Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 08:33 am EST :    Man ,for a first timer ,what fanatastic job you did ! That is really nice. has a really nice natural look to it ! musta been one back-breaking job though ! .....Mike Plantindude - Ohio, Zone "5"   Studdlygoof  Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 10:22 am EST :    Oh I spent many a night laying on the couch moaning and contemplating the search for an easier hobby! When you get that first picture of a Koi investigating a blooming water lily with a Leopard Frog sunning on it and it makes it all worth the while Studdlygoof - Maryland, Zone "Z-7"   Joyday  Posted on Monday, May 12, 2008 - 02:28 am EST :    I really admire your skills! It looks as it was made by a profesional pond maker!Great job! Joyday - Serbia, Zone "?"   Lilybeetle  Supporting Member Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 06:33 am EST :    Wow, what a wonderful place to rest your tired aching back. You have done a phenomenal job and deserve to be rewarded by relaxing and taking it all in. Just lovely. I have been told that one is never satisfied with their first pond - it is the second or third try that fits the bill. Your pond is an exception to that school of thought. Looks like you got it right the first time. Lilybeetle - Ontario, Zone "4B"   Tootsie  My Weather My Garden My Time Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 01:49 pm EST :    I just love it! If this is your first try, I can't wait to see what you will build next Tootsie - Michigan, Zone "6"

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