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4.07.2004
Lilly 
Now that spring is here, I can open up my pond again. Here we see the very first leaves of the lily. I built this pond for my parents while I was in college. My idea was that I could build a self sustaining pond that required very little work on their part but would be a beautiful addition to their yard. To a large extent it worked. They might have to add water in the hottest months, and we've added a pump to filter the water. But as it stands, the plants and the fish return each year and aside from some basic cleaning it takes care of itself. Important for people thinking of building their own pond. Dig at least three feet deep, deeper if you live in colder climates. Make sure you provide shade for a least part of the day and cover the surface of the pond with some plant life to keep water temperature down during the summer. My approach was minimal but you can make it as fancy as you want it to be. Remember though that you should not build more than you are willing to maintain. For the winter we use two old screen doors overlapped and weighted down to keep out snow and leaves. Its a basic Lilly and goldfish pond but its nice to visit and its fun to feed the fish. I still want to add a bench for sitting and spend more time on landscaping. Its still a work in progress... | |
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