The basics and some of the common mistakes made building a garden and or koi pond

[Jhn]

Not only that @brokensword but we both spent some time coming up with help lists for pond building and @Jhn just walks in with a couple sentences and says it all the holly grail to ponding" Patience "

That is what I tell everyone to secretly cover up my true method, DNP (do nothing ponding) or LAP (lazy ass ponding)

 

[brokensword]

That is what I tell everyone to secretly cover up my true method, DNP (do nothing ponding) or LAP (lazy ass ponding)

I vote addy puts in the latter on the acronym list! She might even want to take credit for inspiring you, jhn!

 

[Jhn]

Been perfecting the LAP method since I started ponds, problem I run into using this method means not taking fish out as the population grows, cause well that is not LAP like to go chasing fish around with a net.( I would fish for them with a hook and line but the ones I want to get out are too small to bite on a hook.) So then I have to make the pond bigger, which sort of goes against the LAP method, but doesn’t go against my other mantra, running heavy equipment is fun. As you can see it is a conundrum.

I vote addy puts in the latter on the acronym list! She might even want to take credit for inspiring you, jhn!

If she doesn’t we can just will it into existence, and still give her credit for it.

 

[GBBUDD]

The hole acronym thing is more work then i care to jump on . But keep up the acronyms like LAP and you may just convert me yet.

 

[brokensword]

The hole acronym thing is more work then i care to jump on . But keep up the acronyms like LAP and you may just convert me yet.

how's this to tempt you, GB: HRP. Harley Riding Ponder.

whatcha think @Jhn ; think I got him onboard???

 

[GBBUDD]

how's this to tempt you, GB: HRP. Harley Riding Ponder.

whatcha think @Jhn ; think I got him onboard???

Ill never admit to owning a koi pond while wearing the colors i got a reputation to think of.

 

[addy1]

You all keep me busy!

 

[brokensword]

You all keep me busy!

busy or bored/dead; pick one

 

[addy1]

lmao, always busy, better than the other two choices!

busy or bored/dead; pick one

 

[Linda W]

* Think twice about building a concrete pond. If you plan to hire help maintaining a concrete pond, make sure local companies will work on them.

 

[Rashad]

* Think twice about building a concrete pond. If you plan to hire help maintaining a concrete pond, make sure local companies will work on them.

Concrete ponds are great! Perfect for dropping some underlayment in and then a liner. /s in case anyone missed that...

 

[GBBUDD]

The one Construction technique that is not up to natural standards in my eyes are the shelves all too often they are the same with and height or depth . Here is a build i just found where they do it right in my eyes

 

[Linda W]

Verify that the autofill is working before approving the project as complete. What seems like a big leak issue may just be an inoperative autofill device.

 

[GBBUDD]

Concrete is great but it has to be done right . Rubber you can be far more creative

 

[hamstermann]

If planning to put plants on shelves in your pond, what depth should the shelves be? Pond Advisor gave this recommendation, but is it accurate in the U.S.? and more specifically in the mountain west?

Zone 1: Damp or wet soil
Zone 2: 10-15 cm (4-6 inches)
Zone 3: 30-40 cm (12-16 inches)