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Looks so nice! Plants really add a lot to the pondscape don't they 
Hocking Hills Pond Build
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Sure looks nice, love free plants!
Algae has taken over all the sides and grown on the waterfalls. I'm assuming my plants aren't going as well due the algae growth. The pond has been up and running a month so I assume part of this is normal cycling.
Today's pond projects are to unclog the skimmer again, plant 5 grasses and hostas, clean the filter for the first time, and clean up the waterfall some while the water is off.
Today's pond projects are to unclog the skimmer again, plant 5 grasses and hostas, clean the filter for the first time, and clean up the waterfall some while the water is off.
Today was very productive. I planted all of the hostas around the waterfall area
I also planted the grasses
And moved into place the largest rock I have. I'm going to need more rocks for the walkways.
I also got the skimmer working better (again), did the first full filter cleaning, and generally got the area looking better. I still need to build a platform on one side, figure out the pathways, and pick more rocks to finish the top end waterfall area. But its starting to be what I envisioned when I started the project.
I also planted the grasses
And moved into place the largest rock I have. I'm going to need more rocks for the walkways.
I also got the skimmer working better (again), did the first full filter cleaning, and generally got the area looking better. I still need to build a platform on one side, figure out the pathways, and pick more rocks to finish the top end waterfall area. But its starting to be what I envisioned when I started the project.
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The plants really add so much. Love your rock work too!
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Those Hosta's will fill in in no time. It's so nice to be able to go out and sit near a pretty pond, listen to the sounds of water,birds,frogs and watch the fish play
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That is looking great
Would you mind telling me who installed your GFI? I need a line installed to our pond. Thanks!
It was there when we moved in, There used to be an above ground pool where the pond is located. That said, Green electric is pretty good. They do a lot of good work for the agency that I run.
I've been working 70+ hours a week and had guests so no significant updates on the construction. We had a visitor 2 days ago. A hawk was sitting on a rock a the end of the pond. The fish stayed down in the deep section for most of the morning after that, and they are now only going straight up to the surface for food instead of coming to the surface on a slow climbing angle.
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Hope they stay safe and Mr Hawk loses interest and finds another place for lunch!
How's your pond doing this season? I've been in it trying to prep for Winter.