Newbie, still in the planning stages

[JPaul]

We've got a couple of backyard projects going this summer and they include our first pond. Starting with a patio of square cut flagstone (materials arrive tomorrow), and while our contractor friend was doing the site prep for that I got him to use the backhoe to dig a 6'x10'x2.5' hole for a pond. It will sit just about 3' off the patio edge. Based on some reading, I was thinking about placing a bog for filtration beyond the pond as the yard slopes away nicely towards a wooded area.

Anyway, I look forward to using the forum as a resource as I move ahead with my planning and execution.

 

[addy1]

welcome! from another marylander!

You are close to us. Love my pond and bog.

You might want to go a little deeper, just in case we have a cold winter. My large pond did freeze down 8 inches solid the first winter.

 

[sissy]

welcome and yes always say go deeper less chance of problems come winter and with this heat fish need a cool spot also .

 

[buckry]

Welcome! Why are you putting it 3' away from the patio? The closer the better in my opinion. My favorite part of my pond is the overlook from my deck, I feel like a bird flying my backyard.

 

[j.w]

JPaul

 

[don't ask]

welcome