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Post by The witch on Mar 27, 2007 17:55:24 GMT 1
Split from: Garden+Wish+listsHere you are The witch, just for you. Just remember it is not even half done yet!  Keith Thanks for posting a photo Keith ;D Well for a less than half finished pond it is looking rather good to say the least Keith  It would be great if you could post more photo's at regular intervals until you consider it "done" 
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Post by madonplants on Mar 28, 2007 11:25:46 GMT 1
When I say half finished, I sort of mean the bit around the pond and installing a filter and waterfall and plants at the back in a border that hasn't been dug yet and the decking around the tree and the bridge. Breath Keith, breath!! I would like to maybe re do the rocks as the mortar I used went white, when it dried! Wasn't expecting that! Some parts look weird, but whether I can put up with it is another story. I should maybe take the dome away now, but you never know! That is my six year old, Stephen, BTW. He always wants to get into shots!!!
Keith
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Post by 4pygmies on Mar 28, 2007 14:41:59 GMT 1
It's looking good Keith! It's a good size isn't it? I look forward to seeing it in a few weeks. Kids are such posers aren't they?? Smallest always strikes an attitude as soon as the camera comes out. Your son's pose suggests a budding Monty Don!
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Post by madonplants on Mar 28, 2007 16:01:04 GMT 1
Thanks 4P. The bit I want to do first is the bit that is going to be a 'grey chippings' border around the pond. Whether I get the border dug behind the pond first I don't know. I suppose I should as that will have the chippings as well. The thing is I have bought the plants to go in already, well last October to be precise!!! Hostas, Cornus and the Fatsia that is behind the pond.
Yes, my youngest son is a poser. Just wish the fish were as well, as while I was taking the pictures they were nowhere to be seen, then after I had posted, they were all up at the surface!
Keith
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Post by sweetleaf on Mar 30, 2007 16:45:49 GMT 1
Its looking good keith ! Your youngster is a real cutie isnt he? It always helps to have a human figure in pics to give a sense of scale, and he makes the pond look enormous doesnt he? ;D How deep is it? And what is the plastic dome for  |
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Post by madonplants on Mar 30, 2007 20:21:02 GMT 1
It is just over 2.5ft deep, so no Koi, but my orfe will do well. The polystyrene thingy is a thermodome. Not sure you can still get them now, but this is similar. It works better than a ball in the pond as it allows for gaseous exchange to occur. It is basically a dome with a hole at the top and has a weight, that you fill with sand, attached to some fishing line, that sits on the shelf to stop the dome floating about. I will take a photo soon as that may show it better. It certainly works, as when there was three inches of ice on the pond this 'winter', underneath the dome was clear. You can check by threading a cane through the hole at the top to prove it is working. Hope I have explained that OK. Keith P.s. Yes, Stephen is a cutee, but can be the opposite too!! |
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Post by sweetleaf on Mar 30, 2007 21:37:58 GMT 1
What a good idea, simple but effective, I wonder if you could make one as good?  I miss my kids, myself.......... dont get me wrong, I still have them, but now (more or less grown up), they are quite different people. Later, you wont remember the little monster, believe me, only the cherub  |
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Post by 4pygmies on Apr 1, 2007 20:22:33 GMT 1
Did you get anything more done this weekend Keith? Nice weather for gardening! Hope so anyway.
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Post by madonplants on Apr 1, 2007 22:05:05 GMT 1
No, unfortunately. Yesterday, we did some sorting out of some stuff that we have had for ages and not used, just in case we get bad news this week, regarding Jennifer's job. We also went out to price up the things we would need, bar the chippings to do the path and around the pond, so if we get the news we want to get we can go ahead. Today, we took a trip to our favourite garden centre, Podingtons and bought a few plants. Nearly bought a plant for the pond as well, but didn't. Glad I didn't, as when I got home realised I had one anyway!! See what stress does to you!!
Keith
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Post by madonplants on Apr 2, 2007 17:27:33 GMT 1
Well, here is the fish that started all this pond fishkeping. Lucky is in the middle. When I sort the outside of the pond out and put the HeronStop in, maybe I could get rid of the net!!   Keith |
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Post by maggyd on Apr 2, 2007 21:34:47 GMT 1
They look like koi to me Keith?  |
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Post by Sleepy on Apr 2, 2007 21:36:49 GMT 1
They look like koi to me Keith? Most pond fish are shy Maggyd |
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Post by The witch on Apr 2, 2007 21:56:33 GMT 1
What's HeronStop Keith? |
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Post by madonplants on Apr 3, 2007 10:52:27 GMT 1
Sorry it was Heron halt I got in the end. Not sure how it will work over the bridge when we get one, though. It is similar to Heron Stop Keith |
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Post by madonplants on Apr 3, 2007 10:58:22 GMT 1
They look like koi to me Keith? They are Sarasa comets Maggyd, honest!! ;D I have three of them. One called Goldy, one Spotty and one Seaking!! Then the Golden Orfe, Lucky. Then the three Blue orfe, Albie, Liner and the other one that littlun keeps changing it's name!! I think it is Bob atm, even though I keep telling him, that he can't do this!!! Stick to one name! ;D Keith |
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 3, 2007 11:00:32 GMT 1
In my book all fish call each other "Bob" you only have to watch their mouths! ;D
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Post by madonplants on Apr 3, 2007 11:18:19 GMT 1
In my book all fish call each other "Bob" you only have to watch their mouths! ;D Good point! But littlun called it Bob, 'cos of Bob the Builder, but you knew that, didn't you!?? ;D Keith |
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Post by The witch on Apr 3, 2007 16:25:23 GMT 1
Sorry it was Heron halt I got in the end. Not sure how it will work over the bridge when we get one, though. It is similar to Heron Stop Keith Thanks for the explanation and links Keith My pond looks like this 24/7 - ![]() i33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/The witch-in-Norfolk/Lavender%20Cottage/Pond/Withmesh3.jpg[/IMG] which stops the heron feasting and cats, small children and drunks falling in too. ;D |
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Post by madonplants on Apr 3, 2007 18:15:41 GMT 1
I know, The witch. Your pond is really well proofed, isn't it? As the 'type' of bridge keeps changing in my head, I am wondering whether to have one at all, but then that is the whole idea of having the ~3ft section of low rocks on either side of where the bridge would go. Also the path around the Prunus Serrula would look silly, as it is planned to guide you to the bridge over the pond to the decked area, under the big Sorbus tree!! Some of the bridges I have looked at, would create the perfect platform for a heron to scoop out what it wanted! Decisions, decisions!
Keith
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 3, 2007 18:25:28 GMT 1
Why not have the decking that goes out a little way over the pond and put your heron thingy at its edge?
you know you like that idea, you suggested it for the virtual garden ;D
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Post by madonplants on Apr 3, 2007 18:50:43 GMT 1
Why not have the decking that goes out a little way over the pond and put your heron thingy at its edge? you know you like that idea, you suggested it for the virtual garden ;D Good point, thanks Sweetie! Keith |
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Post by seanmckinney on Apr 11, 2007 18:04:27 GMT 1
Keith re the white mortar, I am not sure that that is a bad thing, give it time to age too. I quite like the way it breaks rocks into sections like a cemented stone wall but those are common here so my eye may be accustomed to that look and "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" or not, as the case maybe. There are cement dyes available but make sure you record dosage rates if you try them so that you can match batches. You could try painting the mortar with yogurt as I believe that encourages the growth of lichens and mosses. You will see my rock work in the photos linked to in your waterfall thread
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Post by madonplants on Apr 11, 2007 19:35:07 GMT 1
Thanks Sean, I will have a closer look at your pics later on, footie on in ten minutes. I thought I had bought the same mix and the old stuff didn't go white!! Like you said I will give it a while and see how it goes. It will look better when I get the chippings around the pond.
Can you 'paint' the mortar now it is dry, suppose not with fish nearby!?
Keith
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Post by seanmckinney on Apr 11, 2007 19:44:32 GMT 1
You can paint it but..................you have spotted one of probably several problems. Trailing plants would also help hide mortar you dont like the look of.
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Post by madonplants on Apr 17, 2007 16:46:36 GMT 1
Some of the fish feeding today.  Keith |
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