Keeping Our Pond

[Big Lou]

Unbeknowest to you we were considering returning our pond to lawn. Due to my health this will happen but not now. We both love and appreciate our lovely Garden Pond.

 

[Tula]

BigLou, enjoy it as long as you can. When you need to return it to lawn, you'll have wonderful memories

 

[Big Lou]

Thank you Tula.

 

[Nepen]

I know it'll be hard decision for you but you do what best for you. I hope you healthy and enjoy the pond as long as you can.

 

[Big Lou]

Thank you Nepen.

 

[bettasngoldfish]

so sorry to hear this Lou but I'm glad you are able to keep it for a bit longer

 

[Lisak1]

Glad to hear that Lou. It's obvious how much you enjoy it and will be sad to see it go.

Which parts of keeping your pond do you find the most challenging with your health concerns?

 

[Big Lou]

Thank you Maria and Lisa.

 

[Big Lou]

Glad to hear that Lou. It's obvious how much you enjoy it and will be sad to see it go.

Which parts of keeping your pond do you find the most challenging with your health concerns?

Extensive cleaning, repair, scaping and in-pond plant care. Just about everything. All of these tasks are hired out. Earlier this year I foolishly had some scaping changes started plus an underground root extending the liner was discovered. To save cost and time both the land and water scaping will be returned to its previous look. The underground root will be cut in October when the tree is dormant.

 

[Big Lou]

Btw, my dear loving wife convinced me to keep the pond going.

 

[Mmathis]

Good news! I just know that having your pond is keeping you a lot healthier [mentally and physically] compared to how you'd be if you didn't have it! And when the time comes, you can always go with a smaller, container-type pond. Water is so soothing and theraputic.

 

[JBtheExplorer]

Glad you're keeping it for awhile longer. Until then, maybe you can brainstorm ways of making certain aspects of it easier, which might make it possible for you to keep it longer.

 

[Big Lou]

Thank you Maggie and JB. Good ideas from you both.

 

[Tula]

The other day I was fretting about my pond, the expense and effort....and someone said " Everyone needs a good hobby". I've thought about this...for me it's true, so I'll continue as long as I can. When it becomes too much, I'll keep a smaller pond with goldfish

 

[sissy]

sad to hear but why not go for a pondless water feature instead .