Just built my first pond

[CeeJayH]

Welcome, enjoy and be aware that ponding is an addiction. I would now put plants in between the stone pieces to soften the landscaping.

 

[DrCase]

Am I on the right path?
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100 % yes

 

[addy1]

Way to go! lots nicer

 

[mgmine]

Besides plants in the stones (sedum would look nice) I would also build the ground up a little so that the rocks don't look like they are just sitting there One other thing I wouldn't put the orange rocks back in they compete with the gray rocks and the black liner. Three colors are a bit too much.

 

[tbendl]

I used stone and large pavers with a landscape ring around it. I like the look of it. I would maybe space them out a bit (except for the inner ring) and put pea gravel in between and then plant a few ground covering plants to soften. Like everyone said, it's addicting. I have rearranged my stones, I can't even count how many times. Have fun with it!

 

[Kate timber]

I think that looks much nicer....now to find the right plants. What happened to the fountain that was in your other pic?

I still have the pump; just didn't put it back iitn yet as I wanted to make sure I was on the right path

 

[Kate timber]

You guys are all so awesome! Thanks so much for all your help Very glad to be apart of your group

 

[Mmathis]

You guys are all so awesome! Thanks so much for all your help Very glad to be apart of your group

And you are very welcome, Kate! Just remember one thing, though, if you continue in "ponding," and that is that you'll get all kinds of advice. Some like formal ponds, some like the natural look, but in the end, you have to do what's best for you!

I can't wait to see what it looks like with some greenery [just MHO, BTW, LOL!]

 

[bettasngoldfish]

Wow, Your pond looks great with the stones arranged like they are now

 

[pecan]

Am I on the right path?
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Welcome and I agree, this is much better.

 

[Kate timber]

Welcome, enjoy and be aware that ponding is an addiction. I would now put plants in between the stone pieces to soften the landscaping.

 

[Kate timber]

What do I do with these plants I just bought? Do they stay in their planters or do I stick them right into the water?
Are you guys sick of me yet?

 

[addy1]

Fantastic changes!
The plants depends on If they are water plants or marginal.
What does the tag say?

 

[addy1]

Water violet per the net under water. You could just put the pot it is in, into the pond until it gets to big for the pot

 

[Kate timber]

Ok well the water violet says in the pond; but the other one that has 3 different types in one container only came with one tag that says marsh marigold likes sun/partial shade double yellow flowers in spring. The garden centre I bought it at had it in a very shallow pond. So I'm not sure what to do with it. See picture