Chris's raised pond

[CeeJayH]

CeeJayH submitted a new Showcase Item:

Chris's raised pond

I designed this new pond as a complete garden make-over. I had a large sunken pond a few years ago, but this time I wanted to bring the water level up, and make the pond part of the garden. The idea is that it forms one edge of a patio area that gets the evening sun. I'm going to stock it with a few goldies, a couple of water lillies, and lots of marginal plants.

Overall dimensions are 4m long, 1.8m wide, and 0.6m deep in the main, but I will dig down in the middle so the full depth is about 1m in the centre.

The volume will be about 4,000 litres.

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[Nepen]

That's a pretty cool looking pond! I have a plan for a new pond in the future and still decide if I want the same raised pond or in the ground and looking at your pond just might favoring the raised pond side a bit more

 

[CeeJayH]

I like the idea of being able to get close to the water without having to crouch or kneel down - which is great as my knees are starting to creak. It brings the pond up to an accessible level. The idea of the slate at the end is it forms a seat on one side of the patio.

 

[sissy]

That's why my pond is half raised on 3 sides .Could have built the low sides up with the dirt from the hole but wanted it so i could just walk up and sit on the retaining wall block .

 

[Mucky_Waters]

I've always preferred raised ponds, it brings the water up close and personal.
My pond is raised about 18" and has a marble tile edge which provides a nice place for big people to sit, and creates a safe barrier for toddlers to prevent them from accidentally falling in.

 

[Nepen]

I like the idea of being able to get close to the water without having to crouch or kneel down - which is great as my knees are starting to creak. It brings the pond up to an accessible level. The idea of the slate at the end is it forms a seat on one side of the patio.

that's exactly what I like about my raised pond too. But planning to have a big bog with it...will really have to be creative about the shape and all and I'm NOT creative lol.

 

[sissy]

yep raised gives you a great place to rest tired bones after working out side and the sound of water relaxes and cools you off .

 

[Mmathis]

What software is that? I'd love to be able to design & see my work beforehand!

 

[CeeJayH]

The software is Sketchup.

http://www.sketchup.com/

It's free for personal use, and it takes a while to get familiar with it, but it's quite powerful. I recommend you follow the on-line tutorials to understand it better.

 

[Nepen]

The software is Sketchup.

http://www.sketchup.com/

It's free for personal use, and it takes a while to get familiar with it, but it's quite powerful. I recommend you follow the on-line tutorials to understand it better.

WOW!!!! Thanks!!!

 

[Mmathis]

The software is Sketchup.

http://www.sketchup.com/

It's free for personal use, and it takes a while to get familiar with it, but it's quite powerful. I recommend you follow the on-line tutorials to understand it better.

OK, yes I think I put that on the PC a year or so ago. Got about 1/2 way into the tutorial and [because of my ADD], started suffering from information overload so went straight to the application, LOL! I remembered enough from the tute to do some basic stuff, and it was cool! I got started on a below-ground pond, complete with shelves.

Thanks, and I might have to give it another try. I want some software that lets me do just that sort of stuff and it's something that's fun to play with!

 

[j.w]

Nice design!

 

[C-Note]

Wow! Really impressive work, and gorgeous pond! I love an above-ground. I have 3 French Bulldogs (a breed that cannot swim), so I stay partially above for safety plus viewing/sitting ease.

 

[CeeJayH]

Thanks for the kind comments. I'm really pleased with the outcome. The water has turned very green, but I'm sure it will settle down as the filter gets working.

 

[RobAmy]

Very nice. Well thought out