Even after the pond is 90% complete I can’t help but day dream about its surroundings. I know I want a Japanese influence to the area using maples, conifers, rocks, and moss. I am also thinking of adding a small tea house on the back side. Not only would this make a nice shady spot to sit and enjoy the pond, but it could help hide all the plumbing.
An arbor or pergola would work too. I had originally thought about building some stone ruins (a folly) with a tower for my wind chimes. I may still find a way to incorporate a chime tower.
Around the edges of the pond I may need to build a fence of some sort to keep out the Heron. A Japanese bridge railing would be attractive and also keep out small children. I looked online for a glass panel railing system but fear they are too expensive, unless I happen to find one being removed from somewhere. If I went with the folly design I might seek out some old patio ballusters.
But I have time, and may even visit a few japanese gardens to seek a creative fence that would still allow me to enjoy the pond.
