Slate Flagstone?

[addy1]

Don't the herons stay away from rocks? I have both of my plant shelves covered with field stone for babies to hide in.

No they seem to walk where ever they want to.

 

[AngelaM]

no need for a skimmer if you don't get alot of stuff falling in the pond .I just use a swimming pool net .aerator will be needed .

I definetely need one. My pond is right under a huge tree. Great for shade but not so great for debris.

 

[sissy]

I am lucky I have lots of trees but the wind blows up my hill and blows the leaves all back to the woods

 

[AngelaM]

I am lucky I have lots of trees but the wind blows up my hill and blows the leaves all back to the woods

I'm hoping once I get my flower garden planted around the pond it will help catch a lot of the leaves that blow across the lawn.

 

[qclabrat]

great deal Angela, mine came out to just under $2000 and that includes getting a free filter, pump, rocks, fish and plants. Most of the cost was from the concrete and landscaping blocks, gravel, new liner, extra pump and netting. I thought I was building it on the cheap, but after adding up my HD receipts the totals kept on growing. Good thing my wife doesn't monitor my HD spending as I told her I'd keep it under 1K.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Mine is inside an enclosed patio area.
The area has a roof and walls made of trellis. With a 4x4 frame.

 

[AngelaM]

Mine is inside an enclosed patio area.
The area has a roof and walls made of trellis. With a 4x4 frame.

Hmmm I like that!! Ideas....ideas...

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I suppose it comes down to your particular climate, predators and of course how much room and money you are willing to put aside.
Having a spouse that is at least somewhat enthusiastic would also help.

 

[AngelaM]

I suppose it comes down to your particular climate, predators and of course how much room and money you are willing to put aside.
Having a spouse that is at least somewhat enthusiastic would also help.

Mine is also very involved but also very much a tight wad. LOL

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Mine is also very involved but also very much a tight wad. LOL

She calls it practicality.
And she's right.
But I could have much worse things to do in my free time.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

We saw these at a local koi farm thus morning.
I'm planting the seeds that we'll need a bigger pond in the near future.

 

[AngelaM]

She calls it practicality.
And she's right.
But I could have much worse things to do in my free time.

That is true! I always ask my hubby if he would prefer I spend my money at the bar.