Pond Pics ?

[Her454]

I am building a 25x30 pond with a waterfall in the backyard...the hole is dug, landscaped around with Redwoods etc and a dock in the opposite end of the waterfall. Im almost ready to put the lining in it and arrange the rock, but I'd like some ROCK and PLANT ideas. It will be decked (around the edges) with Arizona Flagstone.. I've looked online and got some great idea's but I'd like to see more pics if you have a pond.

[ratso]

I am building a 25x30 pond with a waterfall in the backyard...the hole is dug, landscaped around with Redwoods etc and a dock in the opposite end of the waterfall. Im almost ready to put the lining in it and arrange the rock, but I'd like some ROCK and PLANT ideas. It will be decked (around the edges) with Arizona Flagstone.. I've looked online and got some great idea's but I'd like to see more pics if you have a pond.
25"X30" isn't very big... http://www.***boat.com/ubb/graemlins/idea_2.gif

[Havasu Carrera]

Maybe 25'x30':D

[ratso]

Maybe 25'x30':D
lmao...:D

[Her454]

25"X30" isn't very big... http://www.***boat.com/ubb/graemlins/idea_2.gif
Hi Smart Azz, how ya been? :D

[AZKC]

Thats a small lake out here:D

[Her454]

Thats a small lake out here:D
yea, yea. My husband talked me out of the launch ramp LOL. This is BY FAR the hardest project I've ever done. :eek:

[Ziggy]

yea, yea. My husband talked me out of the launch ramp LOL. This is BY FAR the hardest project I've ever done. :eek:
Might have been entertaining to watch you shovel that out...any video's? ;)
:D

[Kindsvater Flat]

I prefer the full effect of a large pond T. Don't forget to shut the hose off cause it makes it a mess.
http://www.schoutenranch.com/gallery/albums/userpics/flood83a.JPG

[6 Dollar Boat]

Pond Pic
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/rmls7311_Medium_.jpg

[Her454]

I prefer the full effect of a large pond T. Don't forget to shut the hose off cause it makes it a mess.
http://www.schoutenranch.com/gallery/albums/userpics/flood83a.JPG
I think I remember that......... NOT the kind of pond I want tho Mikey. :D
Might have been entertaining to watch you shovel that out...any video's? ;)
:D SHOVEL? Just cuz we are up here on the mountain doesn't mean we do things the hard way LOL. I might have a pic of me running the Bobcat tho :)
Pond Pic
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/rmls7311_Medium_.jpg
That is beautiful! How large is that and how deep? I love the landscaping!

[6 Dollar Boat]

That is beautiful! How large is that and how deep? I love the landscaping!
I believe it is 50,000 gallons, you can only see the bottom half of the pond. It supplies water to a private fire hydrant (required by F.D.), at my parents home in Wilsonville, Or...

[JB in so cal]

Sorry. This is all I had. Now, it's a center:)
http://www.baseballrelated.com/images05/anaheim/arrowheadpond.jpg

[RitcheyRch]

Nice landscaping.
Pond Pic
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/rmls7311_Medium_.jpg

[76ANTHONY]

I am building a 25x30 pond with a waterfall in the backyard...the hole is dug, landscaped around with Redwoods etc and a dock in the opposite end of the waterfall. Im almost ready to put the lining in it and arrange the rock, but I'd like some ROCK and PLANT ideas. It will be decked (around the edges) with Arizona Flagstone.. I've looked online and got some great idea's but I'd like to see more pics if you have a pond.
i like the look of palm springs gold in the ponds, the flakes reflect the light awesome....

[MRS FLYIN VEE]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/145171792_755e5e9ff6.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/flagstone.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/waterfall_3.jpg

[Mrs.Moose on the loose]

http://users.adelphia.net/~belbet/pondpicspage2.html
T not sure if this will work, but try it.

[Mrs.Moose on the loose]

http://mypond0.tripod.com/id2.html
ok here is another one, I'm done now so I'll tag ya later.

[ratso]

Hi Smart Azz, how ya been? :D
I've been good! Don't see you round much anymore... ;)
Good luck with your project...:D

[Dribble]

Are you going to have fish? I just rebuilt mine with an external pump, skimmer and bottom drain. I have the line on all the local pond supply places, prices etc if you want to PM me.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/DSC_00031.JPG

[ratso]

Are you going to have fish? I just rebuilt mine with an external pump, skimmer and bottom drain. I have the line on all the local pond supply places, prices etc if you want to PM me.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/DSC_00031.JPG
Is that an alligator?:jawdrop:

[Her454]

Are you going to have fish? I just rebuilt mine with an external pump, skimmer and bottom drain. I have the line on all the local pond supply places, prices etc if you want to PM me.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/DSC_00031.JPG
Yes, it will have fish. That is a beautiful pond, I love the flagstone look. And....... to follow up with Ratso's question...is that an aligator? :D
PM sent, and thanks!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/flagstone.jpg
Thanks Char, I like the center one! Is one of these your pond?

[Some Kind Of Monster]

I used to build ponds for a living. I'll post up some pics later if I can remember. I have quite a few examples that you might like to see. At one time I had 5 ponds in my backyard. When I quit the business I tore them all out and built one big one! :D

[Her454]

I used to build ponds for a living. I'll post up some pics later if I can remember. I have quite a few examples that you might like to see. At one time I had 5 ponds in my backyard. When I quit the business I tore them all out and built one big one! :D
Thanks Monster, I'd love to see them!

[MRS FLYIN VEE]

Yes, it will have fish. That is a beautiful pond, I love the flagstone look. And....... to follow up with Ratso's question...is that an aligator? :D
PM sent, and thanks!
Thanks Char, I like the center one! Is one of these your pond?
Traci, I was bored so I went through some pics on the net.:D
I helped my dad build a pond in there old house.. The rock formation is not that hard. you just have to have the ones that look like they fit like a puzzle.
It does take some time. We put some together then we would cement them then some more.. Kind of a step by step..:D :D
Wish I was closer to help ya..

[Dave C]

I hear Racoons love fish... make sure to take plenty of pics of your new furry friends ;) ;)

[Her454]

Traci, I was bored so I went through some pics on the net.:D
I helped my dad build a pond in there old house.. The rock formation is not that hard. you just have to have the ones that look like they fit like a puzzle.
It does take some time. We put some together then we would cement them then some more.. Kind of a step by step..:D :D
Wish I was closer to help ya..
Thanks for searching for pics! I wish you were closer too, but I have a feeling we wouldnt get much done LOL. :D I'm not very productive after I drink.:D

[76ANTHONY]

Thanks for searching for pics! I wish you were closer too, but I have a feeling we wouldnt get much done LOL. :D I'm not very productive after I drink.:D
here's some pics of ponds i help build.
http://www.h2oplusponds.com/photos1.html

[Devilman]

here's some pics of ponds i help build.
http://www.h2oplusponds.com/photos1.html
Are you sure? I didn't see any ponds featuring Trans-Ams or Members Only jackets.......
:D

[Some Kind Of Monster]

A couple tips:
Buy THICK liner with a warranty and don't cut it after it is installed. Instead use it to keep weeds from growing through your rocks around the perimiter.
Lay an extra layer of cheap plastic down before you lay the liner. It's cheap insurance!
Another trick that I use is a shallow shelf around the edge about 6 inches deep. I lay rocks on the shelf in the water to give the illusion that the rocks go all the way to the bottom.
Buy anough plants and lillies to cover 75% of the surface in order to keep a clear pond.
If you use a waterfall, filter the water through pea gravel and marsh plants before it goes back to the main body.
For low maintenance, install an automatic filler similar to what they use in a toilet to keep the water full.
One of the most important tips is to go as big as possible right off the bat. I have never had a customer say that they wanted to go smaller, but I have torn out several small ponds and dug them bigger. It sounds like you have this one nailed though.

[Baja Big Dog]

I hear Racoons love fish... make sure to take plenty of pics of your new furry friends ;) ;)
Ole Dave hit it on the head, I love my pond, and I love my fish, but the fricken raccoons and egrets love them more. In Placentia the raccoons live in the curb drains, and love to eat KO. I set up a motion light with an alarm, and at 2 in the morning it goes off, I jump out of bed and grab my trusty little .22 with a laser and a noise reducer on it and its "GAME ON". The raccoons win!!!
The bastards tear up the pond, the plants get trashed, the rocks get knocked over, they are a real pain in the ass.
You need to build a rock "den" that's deep enough that the raccoons cant get to the fish. It helps but its not the cure all.

[gramps]

I went for the natural look, complete with goldfish and automatic fish feeder (bug zapper)........................
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v113/hwgramps/velvet.jpg

[Jordy]

I hear Racoons love fish... make sure to take plenty of pics of your new furry friends ;) ;)
I heard if you just put one of these in the pond it will scare all the critters away... :idea: :jawdrop: :D
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/23HPIM0204.jpg

[Jordy]

I heard if you just put one of these in the pond it will scare all the critters away... :idea: :jawdrop: :D
Except for maybe one of these...
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/231524DSC01190.jpg
I think they'll eat fish too. Do know they like water. :idea: :idea: :idea:

[Baja Big Dog]

Except for maybe one of these...
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/231524DSC01190.jpg
I think they'll eat fish too. Do know they like water. :idea: :idea: :idea:
Hey Jordy, send me a couple of those......would love to see the look on the raccoons face when this thing cruises out of the bushes, "SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FRIEND":D

[topless]

Except for maybe one of these...
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/231524DSC01190.jpg
I think they'll eat fish too. Do know they like water. :idea: :idea: :idea:
How'd you get a picture of me?:confused:

[Her454]

here's some pics of ponds i help build.
http://www.h2oplusponds.com/photos1.html
Those are very nice! Thanks for the pics!
A couple tips:
Buy THICK liner with a warranty and don't cut it after it is installed. Instead use it to keep weeds from growing through your rocks around the perimiter.
Lay an extra layer of cheap plastic down before you lay the liner. It's cheap insurance!
Another trick that I use is a shallow shelf around the edge about 6 inches deep. I lay rocks on the shelf in the water to give the illusion that the rocks go all the way to the bottom.
Buy anough plants and lillies to cover 75% of the surface in order to keep a clear pond.
If you use a waterfall, filter the water through pea gravel and marsh plants before it goes back to the main body.
For low maintenance, install an automatic filler similar to what they use in a toilet to keep the water full.
One of the most important tips is to go as big as possible right off the bat. I have never had a customer say that they wanted to go smaller, but I have torn out several small ponds and dug them bigger. It sounds like you have this one nailed though.
Thanks, I hadn't thought of leaving the lining (not that there will be much left, damn they are expensive too!) I am using a cattle watering trough (sounds crazy but it looks cool) with pea gravel and plants to filter. I'll take pics of it all when I through.
Ole Dave hit it on the head, I love my pond, and I love my fish, but the fricken raccoons and egrets love them more. In Placentia the raccoons live in the curb drains, and love to eat KO. I set up a motion light with an alarm, and at 2 in the morning it goes off, I jump out of bed and grab my trusty little .22 with a laser and a noise reducer on it and its "GAME ON". The raccoons win!!!
The bastards tear up the pond, the plants get trashed, the rocks get knocked over, they are a real pain in the ass.
You need to build a rock "den" that's deep enough that the raccoons cant get to the fish. It helps but its not the cure all.
Don't see too many raccoons anymore with the dogs around but you never know!:eek:
I heard if you just put one of these in the pond it will scare all the critters away... :idea: :jawdrop: :D
Thanks Jordy. I made sure to put the pond as far as away from the stil as possible so that wont happen again. :D

[Mrs.Moose on the loose]

There are some beautiful pics of ponds, and we all know Traci loves
snakes:eek: . But I do have to say that pic of the Buck was awesome,
We know how to shoot a bow and be real quiet.;)
Good luck and hurry so you can leave real early in the morning "T".

[Kindsvater Flat]

I heard if you just put one of these in the pond it will scare all the critters away... :idea: :jawdrop: :D
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/23HPIM0204.jpg
Got to love hot drunk chicks.:D

[Mrs.Moose on the loose]

Traci where are the pics? I want to see them since we helped gather those damn rocks. lol
That was to funny. But we did it and lived to tell the story .

[fatboy95]

Be careful with those Redwoods. The root system gets under everything and wreaks havoc. Then when the trees mature they drop all kinds of crap which is very acidic and kills off any vegetation that cannot live in an acidic soil. I grew up on the North Coast of California and we felt Redwoods belonged in one of two places. A state or national park or a sawmill.:eek:

[Dave C]

too funny... I just heard some long haired hippy types just gasp!! LOL
I grew up on the North Coast of California and we felt Redwoods belonged in one of two places. A state or national park or a sawmill.:eek:

[Her454]

I want to see them since we helped gather those damn rocks. lol
That was to funny. But we did it and lived to tell the story .
More like......... BARELY LIVED.....to tell the story. Jeeeeeeeeez Mrs Moose, you scared the crap out of me, AND MY DOG lol.
Thanks for helping me gather up BOULDERS with your quad....I think.:eek: :D

[fatboy95]

too funny... I just heard some long haired hippy types just gasp!! LOL
One less place they can protest in...... remember that Butterfly biatch that lived in the tree for a year? That was about 2 miles from my parents place. Right after that some idiot kid went to a logging site to protest and a logger dropped a Doug Fir on him. Flattened his young butt into the ground so far they almost didn't have to bury him. His mother tried to sue the logging company but he was trespassing on private land and assumed all responsiblity. Ah hell, what's this have to do with a pond? Just ranting...

[Her454]

One less place they can protest in...... remember that Butterfly biatch that lived in the tree for a year? That was about 2 miles from my parents place. Right after that some idiot kid went to a logging site to protest and a logger dropped a Doug Fir on him. Flattened his young butt into the ground so far they almost didn't have to bury him. His mother tried to sue the logging company but he was trespassing on private land and assumed all responsiblity. Ah hell, what's this have to do with a pond? Just ranting...
Don't be so sure....private land or not - I have 5 acres and a very LARGE old oak tree in the back of it. Its leaning over into my neighbors acreage and I was afraid it might take the fencing out in a big storm so I wanted to cut it down. Mentioned it to the same neighbor and he called the county on me. Apparently in our county you have to get PERMISSION TO CUT the larger Oaks EVEN ON YOUR OWN property! I couldn't believe it!

[Dave C]

No shiat. I don't tell anyone that I am going to cut down a tree... just hire the damn company and have them remove it before anyone knows what happened.:D
I also need to take one out.. I ain't telling no one. As far as my neighbors are concerned me and tree are pals. :devil: ;)
FATBOY.. remember the guy that fell out of tree and really hurt himself.. dumb ass. they are currently have a tree sitting on the Berkeley Campus. I guess they want to cut down some trees to build a new stadium. The news footage is classic.
Don't be so sure....private land or not - I have 5 acres and a very LARGE old oak tree in the back of it. Its leaning over into my neighbors acreage and I was afraid it might take the fencing out in a big storm so I wanted to cut it down. Mentioned it to the same neighbor and he called the county on me. Apparently in our county you have to get PERMISSION TO CUT the larger Oaks EVEN ON YOUR OWN property! I couldn't believe it!

[Mrs.Moose on the loose]

More like......... BARELY LIVED.....to tell the story. Jeeeeeeeeez Mrs Moose, you scared the crap out of me, AND MY DOG lol.
Thanks for helping me gather up BOULDERS with your quad....I think.:eek: :D
your welcome and anytime. I know your dog was grateful we didn't tip and that was only because I new what I was doing.:D lol. Or praying like hell. :devil: lol Again we had a blast.
Anytime for you and how does it look? can't wait to come up and see it.
But we do want pics, and only of the pond;)

[MRS FLYIN VEE]

Don't be so sure....private land or not - I have 5 acres and a very LARGE old oak tree in the back of it. Its leaning over into my neighbors acreage and I was afraid it might take the fencing out in a big storm so I wanted to cut it down. Mentioned it to the same neighbor and he called the county on me. Apparently in our county you have to get PERMISSION TO CUT the larger Oaks EVEN ON YOUR OWN property! I couldn't believe it!
what.. your kidding.. Usually they make you trim them off the property lines.. :jawdrop: :)

[Her454]

what.. your kidding.. Usually they make you trim them off the property lines.. :jawdrop: :)
They only trim them if they are in the power lines. Otherwise they need to be checked for "historical value".

[Dave C]

This is Norcal.. the inmates run the asylum......
if the overgrown tree is dangerous you can't cut it down or u could get sued. But if it falls down and breaks something that is ur fault, and u could get sued...... :) :)
damned if you do, damned if u don't..... its a crazy crazy world...:eek:
what.. your kidding.. Usually they make you trim them off the property lines.. :jawdrop: :)

[Her454]

This is Norcal.. the inmates run the asylum......
if the overgrown tree is dangerous you can't cut it down or u could get sued. But if it falls down and breaks something that is ur fault, and u could get sued...... :) :)
damned if you do, damned if u don't..... its a crazy crazy world...:eek:
Exactly. AND, not sure if this is true but I was told that if a PG&E crew (or anyone) gets hurt trimming a tree that belongs to you because it interupts power lines, they can legally sue YOU in a private claim. Anyone know if thats true or not?

[fatboy95]

Don't be so sure....private land or not - I have 5 acres and a very LARGE old oak tree in the back of it. Its leaning over into my neighbors acreage and I was afraid it might take the fencing out in a big storm so I wanted to cut it down. Mentioned it to the same neighbor and he called the county on me. Apparently in our county you have to get PERMISSION TO CUT the larger Oaks EVEN ON YOUR OWN property! I couldn't believe it!
Be careful with trees on property lines. Notify your insurance agent and send a certified letter to your neighbor that you feel an overhanging tree could cause some damage in the event of a natural disaster. If the neighbor objects to your removing it then he assumes any responsibility for damage to his property. Same thing with root systems. In Eureka the redwood roots from a adjoining property crept under the foundation of a neighbors house and lifted the foundation over a period of 10 years. Caused $100,000 in damage. If you cut the roots and the tree falls onto an adjoining property you are at fault unless you received permission from the trees owner to sever the root system..

[fatboy95]

Exactly. AND, not sure if this is true but I was told that if a PG&E crew (or anyone) gets hurt trimming a tree that belongs to you because it interupts power lines, they can legally sue YOU in a private claim. Anyone know if thats true or not?
PG& E contracts with trimmers. If you call and tell them of a potential problem they will send a surveyor to check it out. Then it is the utilities responsibility to trim the problem. Trimmers carry insurance so you are not at risk. It is best to be pro active with trees around power lines, gas lines, water lines etc.

[Her454]

Be careful with trees on property lines. Notify your insurance agent and send a certified letter to your neighbor that you feel an overhanging tree could cause some damage in the event of a natural disaster. If the neighbor objects to your removing it then he assumes any responsibility for damage to his property. Same thing with root systems. In Eureka the redwood roots from a adjoining property crept under the foundation of a neighbors house and lifted the foundation over a period of 10 years. Caused $100,000 in damage. If you cut the roots and the tree falls onto an adjoining property you are at fault unless you received permission from the trees owner to sever the root system..
PG& E contracts with trimmers. If you call and tell them of a potential problem they will send a surveyor to check it out. Then it is the utilities responsibility to trim the problem. Trimmers carry insurance so you are not at risk. It is best to be pro active with trees around power lines, gas lines, water lines etc.
Thanks for the good info FB, I appreciate it.

[pixilatedpussy]

Pond Pic
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/rmls7311_Medium_.jpg
Now that is lovely!

[Mrs.Moose on the loose]

I want to see pics of the rocks we found. lol

[Her454]

Sorry Kara, its been too damn hot out to work on it and I've been a little under the weather. :(

[jdogginla]

My pond is finished tomorrow!!!! I'll take pics and post on wed :D

[Mrs.Moose on the loose]

Sorry Kara, its been too damn hot out to work on it and I've been a little under the weather. :(
I'm sorry, if there is anything we can do, let me know. ;)