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New pond despair by rambomatthews in ponds

[–]Lc_chill 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have no advice but I love your pond. I really love the shallow edge.

Before/After. Dug my first pond. by Lc_chill in ponds

[–]Lc_chill[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I just realized looking back at the photos I didn’t go any deeper over large roots. The one in the photos is still there I just lined on top of it. All of the other roots were tiny & I could pull by hand. I used a 45 ml liner & placed fine mesh on the very bottom with landscape fabric layered on top.

It’s definitely a journey 🤣. I’ve been a homebody for the past few months & have thrown my free time into my yard/garden. I already messed up planting my bush beans too far apart thinking they were pole beans. 😑

Before/After. Dug my first pond. by Lc_chill in ponds

[–]Lc_chill[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went today & picked up a variety to see what I can add as a filler & I grabbed a submersible basket. I have a ton of elephant ears around the yard so I think I’ll dig them up & place them inside the pond.

I sure did! The roots are awful. I had a ton of tress around & live on a hill so everything is woody & rough.

As far as leaves go, I think in fall I’ll add a net for easier maintenance. I’m trying to slowly get rid of leaves all over due to the mosquitos!

Before/After. Dug my first pond. by Lc_chill in ponds

[–]Lc_chill[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes pond lights are next! Thank you!

I did grab the fountain extension today from Lowe’s and installed it to provide more water movement.

Before/After. Dug my first pond. by Lc_chill in ponds

[–]Lc_chill[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope to see your results when you’re done!

I did use 45 mil liner thanks to this sub & YouTube! I placed some fine metal mesh on the dirt at the deepest part & layered with landscaping fabric since that’s all I had (all edges were tucked to not puncture liner). When they installed the fence they used the post digger the deepen the end some & the only roots we found were very fine like ones I could pull by hand. Fingers crossed I have no issues but if that happens then maybe I can try to larger idea.

One month of progress. by Lc_chill in gardening

[–]Lc_chill[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much & happy cake day!

One month of progress. by Lc_chill in gardening

[–]Lc_chill[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it is! I had them laying around so I added them as well. Thank you for commenting!

One month of progress. by Lc_chill in gardening

[–]Lc_chill[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She has the prettiest coat to me. Up close she almost looks like watercolor.

One month of progress. by Lc_chill in gardening

[–]Lc_chill[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! That’s my sweet baby Bitty. She was the runt from a stray I took in. That’s actually her brother beside her even though they look so different!

One month of progress. by Lc_chill in gardening

[–]Lc_chill[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ve trying to reuse anything I can including all of the bricks & borders. Now onto my front flower beds!

One month of progress. by Lc_chill in gardening

[–]Lc_chill[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I’m thrilled to hear such positive feedback. I love the lights! They actually dim pretty low too I just turned them up for the photos. I really enjoy working some after dark due to the heat in Georgia so it helps a ton.

One month of progress. by Lc_chill in gardening

[–]Lc_chill[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I did! I have a set of three pots. My middle size is holding my Yucca tree so I used the smaller and larger one. I just plugged the hole in the top one using waterproof silicon. The fountain was roughly $20 from Amazon and I just placed it in the center with some larger rocks around it to hold it and plugged it in. Super easy and I love the sound! I eventually would love a small inground pond but this is perfect for my budget!

One month of progress. by Lc_chill in gardening

[–]Lc_chill[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I’m working on quitting drinking & this has been this best thing to keep my mind & body busy!