Mini Pond, Waterfall, and Stream that I Built This Weekend
After finding an old store-bought fountain pump in my shed, I decided to put it to use. This was a spontaneous project that was meant to be small, simple, and quick.
My plan was to create something better than the store-bought fountain that my grandma had, but cracked and was thrown away. I kept the pump, and a year later noticed it in the shed. Just a simple pit would be dug, the dirt thrown along my fence to create a gradual hill.
... then I started shaping and forming where the stream would flow, as well as waterfall areas where I laid bricks for support.
With help from my son @jbreezy, we laid the pond liner, and started placing the rocks. Thankfully we have a collection of landscaping stones and rocks around the house, including gravel.
After filling the initial pond, I realized I wanted the pond a little bigger, with a higher flow pump. After another 6 hours of work, and a $20 pump purchased on amazon, $7 worth of goldfish, and $10 LED lights, I am now satisfied.
A little frog visited today
A tiny pond with a waterfall above the main pond.
the kids r/c mini boats provided so much fun I ordered a remote control submarine! :D
We are already talking about expanding with a bridge and all...
What What?!?!?! Looks SICK!
Nice dude. That waterfall looks really great. I had one in my hard too. The hardest part was finding rocks :D
I'm not sure I would have attempted it if I didn't have all the rocks around the house... I am not much of a landscape/yardwork type person. lol
I had to search for them a while but in the end it worth it. :)
Nice work. I built an above ground pond a little over a year ago when re-doing the landscaping in my backyard. Quite a chore, but love the sound of my fountain at night.
I agree... it was a chore, but not too bad for the enjoyment you get out of it.
Have you put any fish in it?
The pond looks great.. Always a nice feature in the garden. I have 2 ponds in my small garden and i'm just building a micro pond over the next few weeks .. Nothing special but its going nicely.
https://steemit.com/nature/@dune69/micro-pond-build-week3-laying-out-the-dry-river-bed
It will be interesting to see how yours evolves
Thank you... I like your pond too!
@gregm Waterfall with disco lights!!lolzz
The fish love to party !!
Is that where your artificial fish master @gregm it's a very brilliant idea master .... !!!!!
Thank you sir !
thank you again master @gregm
I am very happy to comment on your post ...!!!!