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my pond project

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its a pond and water fall corner pod.a lot more to do yet but the bit that actualy holds fish if you like is done.the front wide bit will second as a seat.the water fall and another seat in front are going to follow the same curve.ill keep you updated anyway.bye for now

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Wow Leigh. It's really coming along nicely. Well done. How's your back.....did you get your friend to do all the heavy stuff??

12 Mar, 2009

 

Hi NP ~
Is the doggie fountain going in this area ?

12 Mar, 2009

 

Loking good Nosey. Can't wait to see the waterfall.

12 Mar, 2009

 

Nice work NG :0)

12 Mar, 2009

 

yes gilli i just couldnt do that on my own.he put them in place and i got them level etc but i still only do it every other day.its a bit better now as its getting taller .im going to put a liner in but render over the top so i can keep it all violet.im going to put goblins and gargoyels on the water fall all spitting water.water cress and charcoal in the water fall.round the bit ive done im going to do the same ish without the water spitting lol.to finish it of a bamboo pagoda.cant weight to do it now.ive got to weld up a frame to hold up the water fall above the pond next.ill keep you updated.

12 Mar, 2009

 

Is there no end to your talents, Np? Bricklaying now!!! LOL. Good for you. It will be a great feature in your garden.

12 Mar, 2009

amy
Amy
 

It,s coming on brilliant NP , you have so many talents !
corners are strange thing to make look good , this is an ideal way to use that space , can,t wait to see the finished project..
Just be careful of your back !!!

12 Mar, 2009

 

Nice work NP, i have started a pond for fish, but oblong, and i will have to settle for a fountain as i dont have your artistic talent with the Gargoyls etc,
However i really look forward to seeing yours,

12 Mar, 2009

 

great work NP. i look forward to the finished product. i know its going to be great.;-))

12 Mar, 2009

 

thanx every one for your comments i do apreciate it a lot.theres a woman on here wants a home for toads,frogs etc and im going to make it as a giant toad if you like i just for the life of me cant remember who im doing it for.anyone got any ideas how i can find out please.as for the pond im doing it violet completly and im going to try and make it seam like a big rainbows running right through it .dont know if thats possible but im going to give it a go lol.wish me luck lol.as for funky if i can help you in any way way let me know.im pretty good with water feactures as ive had fish all my life realy.didnt you see the pictures of my garden spritz i did all that with a lot of help with lifting but that was just a flat garden when i moved in.im to tight/carefull to pay a bricklayer amy if i think i can do it lol . i wish i didnt have a bad back i would definatly do garden design.i designed and helped build my mums pond etc.she was doing the lifting and shes 76 its almost embarrasing .anyway again thanx take care bye for now

12 Mar, 2009

 

Good one Np..the goblins and gargoyles sound like an excellent idea !Looking forward to seeing the completed project !

12 Mar, 2009

 

thanx bonkers dont forget the mushrooms lol

12 Mar, 2009

 

what a lovely site for the pond. What are you going to plant in it? I have spare yellow iris and a medium pink water lily if you are interested. just pm your address to me.

12 Mar, 2009

 

A medium pink water lily..free...form an orderly queue ! Lol

12 Mar, 2009

 

probably put some water cress in as it makes a great natural filter

13 Mar, 2009

 

Excited to see the result NP...thanks for the blog...home for frogs...that will be cool...

21 Mar, 2009

 

thanx cat and you can eat the cress

22 Mar, 2009

 

mmmm...love water cress...

22 Mar, 2009

 

nice in a ham sandwich yummy

22 Mar, 2009

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