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bettagurl
03-22-2009, 1:56 PM
.. Redoing my pond.
It is 6' x 8' x 2.5'.
I want ideas for the inside and surrounding area.
The rocks looks crappy right now, If I keep them they will be cemented together, as the dogs keep knocking them in a around..
The only thing is, the big pampas grass has to stay, it is for the fish's protection (kids kept hopping the fence there and trying to net them, as well as making rocks fall in).


As you can see, it is overrun with anacharis, and mosquito fish, other plants are purple and yellow water iris, a bit of corkscrew grass, and parrots feather.
And there is a lovely layer of string algae everywhere... I am going to remove the fish and obliterate it soon, though.


EDIT: forgot the pics! LOL

bettagurl
03-23-2009, 10:59 AM
Bump

C'mon, you guys have to have more ideas than me...

McLendon
03-23-2009, 11:08 AM
Do you want it wild looking or formal and I'm guessing it has a liner

bettagurl
03-23-2009, 12:45 PM
Liner...
Either, though I would love to have wildlife attracted to it, so any suggestions on plants and/or 'decor' for the pond that would help?

McLendon
03-23-2009, 1:58 PM
Stack the stone for a water fall add bog plants at the edges maybe a lilly or lotus put the old plants after cutting them back in pots will help keep them in check. How's that

bettagurl
03-23-2009, 5:08 PM
Hm, I have been wanting to do a waterfall. You've given me an idea, thank you! :)