Category Archives: Pond 2010

White Christmas and Snow around the Pond

Posted on December 27, 2010 by esearing

We had a white Christmas here in Georgia with about 2-3 inches of snow sticking to the ground. There was snow around the outter perimeter of the pond but the bradford pear seemed to keep it off the upper level.

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The new Pond – Christmas 2010

Posted on December 24, 2010 by esearing

The pond is holding water and the falls are working. Still some final edging and rock work to do as well as planting the bog and around creating the garden around the pond. I will wait for warmer weather to … Continue reading →

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Performance Pro Artesian 2 Speed Pump

Posted on December 22, 2010 by esearing

Chosing a pump was a no brainer for me. I had read about all the submersible and external pumps until I began to see little difference. However, One pump stood out from the others. The Performance Pro Artesian 2 speed … Continue reading →

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Wierd leak

Posted on December 22, 2010 by esearing

I have been losing water only when the pump is running yet none of the plumbing appears to be leaking. Since today was a little warmer I decided to do some poking around. There was a wet spot in back … Continue reading →

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Bottom Drain Decisions

Posted on December 20, 2010 by esearing

Since my pond was planned at 4 feet deep I knew I needed a bottom drain to suck out debris from the floor of the pond and to help maintain water quality. I had read about installing permanent drains with … Continue reading →

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Working with PVC

Posted on December 20, 2010 by esearing

Working with PVC is fairly easy as long as you think about your design ahead of time. Here are some basic tips I discovered while building my plumbing structures. Getting proper measurements is key and should be done in place … Continue reading →

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The new Pond – The budget part II

Posted on December 19, 2010 by esearing

Here is a breakdown from the reciepts collected over the 10 weeks I built the pond. Still not finished and I’m sure I missed a few items. Plants is the next big expense and the final edging material above grade … Continue reading →

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The new Pond – The Liner

Posted on December 18, 2010 by esearing

The liner is a major component in any pond whether it be a preformed shell, concrete, or rubber lining. I had read a great deal about EPDM liners and how to size them for the pond. I was most concerned … Continue reading →

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The new Pond – Digging the hole

Posted on December 17, 2010 by esearing

It seemed to start off so easy. Simply drain and remove the old preformed liner pond then mark the new location, put some stakes in the ground and run string around the perimeter, and take a few measurements. Then just … Continue reading →

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The new Pond – The budget

Posted on December 16, 2010 by esearing

Over the last couple of years I had contacted professional landscapers and pond builders to determine the cost of building a naturalized pond. I was shocked with bids that were 15,ooo+ for a little pond 10x12x3. Upon realizing I need … Continue reading →

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