Hello, new pond owner here.

[GreenManGuy]

Long story short, I bought a house and a farm, it came with a small pond by the deck. Had to clean it out of leaves and debris, as the previous owner passed away early last year, and the pond was completely unattended for over a year. Now going thru the whole garage, finding pumps, filter, water features... every day leads to a new discovery.
Also, I always wanted a pond, but much larger. I'm hoping I'll learn from taking care of this small one for a few years, till I can afford to put in the big one.

 

[Stephen Noble]

Welcome GreenManGuy! Let us know what you find and perhaps send a picture of the pond. Glad to have you as a member!

 

[JRS]

Welcome!

 

[GreenManGuy]

Here it is. There's a frog and toad that are living in the water, and nearby, probably bushes or under the deck. And a turtle showed up for 2 days, then dissapeared again. It's getting chilly here in Michigan's thumb so I suspect we'll see them again later on.
We're also changing the landscaping around the house, so all the fieldstones used for "edging" around the house are being staged here. I want a waterfall, the wife wants a waterfall, and I'm pretty sure there used to be something like that, as I found a tiny pond with a pour end on it in the garage, that looks like it holds about a gallon? maybe 2?
Anyway, it's a start, and the property still needs alot of "first-year new-owners" work so I can't immediately expand the pond, but I do need to get it right, keep it healthy, and get familiar with everything.

 

[GreenManGuy]

I thought I had attached a picture there...
I'm in farming country so sometimes my cell data is spotty.
I'll post pics as soon as I can.

 

[KimA.]

I thought I had attached a picture there...
I'm in farming country so sometimes my cell data is spotty.
I'll post pics as soon as I can.

I live in the country,too. I feel your pain! LOL!

 

[addy1]

Welcome to our forum! We love to help others!

 

[sissy]

welcome and buying a house always leads to more work than you realize ,it is a big learning curve also and being a new owner of a pond sounds like a lot of work but a lot of fun also

 

[j.w]

@GreenManGuy

 

[GreenManGuy]

Finally found wifi

 

[GreenManGuy]

Here's a wider shot I didn't think I'd be able to post. And some found equipment.

 

[poconojoe]

Welcome!