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projects: Lee's Pond
July 2010
This was a fun project to undertake. Lee moved from her original home in the Spring. She realized her first ponds deficiencies and with this new build, wanted to address them - and that's what we set out to do with a lot of help from Lee
The excavation was tough. We filled a 14 yard bin to the brim. We had 3 wheel barrows running at a steady pace. After 3-4 hours you're beat but must continue. We got it done in 1 day, this of course minimized equipment costs
This was a fun project to undertake. Lee moved from her original home in the Spring. She realized her first ponds deficiencies and with this new build, wanted to address them - and that's what we set out to do with a lot of help from Lee
The excavation was tough. We filled a 14 yard bin to the brim. We had 3 wheel barrows running at a steady pace. After 3-4 hours you're beat but must continue. We got it done in 1 day, this of course minimized equipment costs
Make sure your excavator has enough reach to dig the pond depth you are planning for
The concrete collar is to the pond what your foundation is to your home - critical for long term stability
A squared shovel is great for fine tuning the pond shell shape - it should be a nice sweep down to the bottom drain
Bottom drains are actually quite easy to install. The flange clamps the liner down with screws creating a water tight seal
Take your time selecting stone. Remember, you need to be happy with it in the long run
Without both terrestrial and pond plants, things can look quite barren
Well planned softsscaping will show better year after year, particularly in the first 5 seasons
Waterfalls are a focal point. They create a beautiful ambiance as well as oxygen to the fish
Building a good pond is quite an undertaking. We build every pond like it was our very own !
Visit the Construction Fundamentals page to see the steps to success that we advocate
Visit Portfolio 15 to see more of this pond
Visit the Construction Fundamentals page to see the steps to success that we advocate
Visit Portfolio 15 to see more of this pond