tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post4423952189999004896..comments2023-10-12T06:58:26.451-04:00Comments on Mary's View: Rebuilding a Backyard Pond!Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-87516664611010617042014-12-19T03:10:56.066-05:002014-12-19T03:10:56.066-05:00I would like to give you couple of Wow! WOW! One f...I would like to give you couple of Wow! WOW! One for your clear water and 2nd for color full fish and to making them safe in a pond <a href="http://joankeeleypond.wordpress.com/2014/12/16/liquid-epdm-pond-liner-both-uv-and-ozone-resistant/" rel="nofollow">Pond Pro</a> is being very famous. It prevent leaks and not harmful for water life.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423066941198644401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-79663697997853525492011-05-05T15:08:34.778-04:002011-05-05T15:08:34.778-04:00Harley,
We did not cut the liner to make the pond...Harley,<br /><br />We did not cut the liner to make the pond deeper, in fact, we made the pond a bit more shallow after adding a rock bed. The original pond only had a liner bed. It is still 2.5 feet at the deepest point - OK for the mild winters in Charlotte.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-34052343912052422872011-05-05T15:08:03.880-04:002011-05-05T15:08:03.880-04:00Harley,
We did not cut the liner to make the pond...Harley,<br /><br />We did not cut the liner to make the pond deeper, in fact, we made the pond a bit more shallow after adding a rock bed. The original pond only had a liner bed. It is still 2.5 feet at the deepest point - OK for the mild winters in Charlotte.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-22086540175713429662011-05-05T14:18:50.126-04:002011-05-05T14:18:50.126-04:00Rebuild the pond that sound interesting . But how ...Rebuild the pond that sound interesting . But how did you repair the liner where you cut it out to make the pond deeper.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.pumpsforpond.com/" rel="nofollow">Waterfall Pumps</a>harleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15342461327542119780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-43490670102056956772007-06-25T18:17:00.000-04:002007-06-25T18:17:00.000-04:00The pond is beautiful, Mary. I can't believe they ...The pond is beautiful, Mary. I can't believe they did it so quickly. They never go in that fast on HGTV!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-50511036421033957632007-06-24T22:51:00.000-04:002007-06-24T22:51:00.000-04:00Hi Mary,Well, I took your suggestion and started a...Hi Mary,<BR/>Well, I took your suggestion and started a blog! I guess I will learn as I go along.<BR/>cat59.blogspot.com<BR/>P.S.--beautiful pond!cat59https://www.blogger.com/profile/10072166570056696838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-73543805724894732952007-06-24T21:19:00.000-04:002007-06-24T21:19:00.000-04:00Oh my gosh! I'd never get another thing done with ...Oh my gosh! I'd never get another thing done with all that well-engineered beauty in my back yard. The moving water and plants and gorgeous critters would find me endlessly gazing. <BR/><BR/>Good for you, Mary :0)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-59961013601424594562007-06-24T18:00:00.000-04:002007-06-24T18:00:00.000-04:00Chiming in a bit late here (I was helping my kids ...Chiming in a bit late here (I was helping my kids move all last week) but wow! what a wonderful pond. I'd have given anything to cool off by that beauty during our mid-90's temps and all that sweat equity I worked up!LostRoseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06586462466899344347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-77754881878425992882007-06-24T14:48:00.000-04:002007-06-24T14:48:00.000-04:00Wow.... that is outstanding!Wow.... that is outstanding!thailandchanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10171731740204067889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-37402095370476644522007-06-24T09:49:00.000-04:002007-06-24T09:49:00.000-04:00Sorry you guys had to put all this extra work into...Sorry you guys had to put all this extra work into your pond but looks like it will be 100% better now for everyone!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-21994108923987951662007-06-23T23:57:00.000-04:002007-06-23T23:57:00.000-04:00Wow-There's a lot to it, but they worked quick.-Ri...Wow-There's a lot to it, but they worked quick.-Right now I just have a homemade dripper over my birdbath.-I'd like a pond some day.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-25430306894982376912007-06-23T23:24:00.000-04:002007-06-23T23:24:00.000-04:00Susan, Oh, you are too sly. The majority of the w...Susan, Oh, you are too sly. The majority of the water ran down the driveway but we had holding tanks of pond water that soaked the dying shrubs, trees and flowers. Yes, we did!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-83379769798051557112007-06-23T23:15:00.000-04:002007-06-23T23:15:00.000-04:00BTW, Mary....did you use the dirty water to refres...BTW, Mary....did you use the dirty water to refresh your crunchy lawn and flowers?????Susan Gets Nativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216170589750418861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-57064766640952638262007-06-23T22:31:00.000-04:002007-06-23T22:31:00.000-04:00Ooo, to be a fish in that clean clear water--that'...Ooo, to be a fish in that clean clear water--that's beautiful! I know you'll get so much enjoyment out of the new set-up--and your little birdies, too!<BR/>I expect lots of pictures of the refreshment!nina at Nature Remains.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07888238636692649668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-75289187721638421122007-06-23T21:09:00.000-04:002007-06-23T21:09:00.000-04:00WOW--so I was at my high school reunion all day--a...WOW--so I was at my high school reunion all day--and come back to see I missed the big pond clean-up and alllll the comments.<BR/>Well, as they say--better late than never!<BR/>I love the waterfall!KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-17976344326614584592007-06-23T21:03:00.000-04:002007-06-23T21:03:00.000-04:00Laurie, thanks. I documented it for those who wou...Laurie, thanks. I documented it for those who would like to have a pond - maybe my tips would help?<BR/><BR/>Vicki, yes it was scary but I saw his work at a friend's house and I was confident. Nervous about it? YES!<BR/><BR/>Annie, I'm so glad you're back. Take care of those weeds and please us with a post whenever you are ready :o)<BR/><BR/>Sherry, you will see my feet cooling off, for sure!<BR/><BR/>Laura, I'll send you an e-mail soon. I'm overloaded with fish. I had promised my neighbors I'd take their three Koi before they move. Now I'm WAY over the limit...<BR/><BR/>ANYBODY WANT SOME GOLDFISH, SHUBUNKINS???? TOO MANY FISH EAT LILIES!!!!<BR/><BR/>Carol, thanks for visiting! Yes, this pond should work very well. My fingers are crossed.<BR/><BR/>Susan, I made a note to write to him. Yes, I will!<BR/><BR/>Liza Lee, you don't need a pond. You have the most beautiful, natural waterscape that nature has to offer. Lucky duck...<BR/><BR/>Beader Girl, yes - we need to let the young, strapping men move boulders :o)<BR/><BR/>Jayne, I'd rather wade in your pool than to sit and watch the fish in 95 degree heat! LOL!<BR/><BR/>Chris, e-mail me if you have questions. This is our third pond (fourth with the re-do). We are learning as we go.<BR/><BR/>Sonia, hey, I like the fence, too! It's hardly noticable in the landscape.<BR/><BR/>Trixie, Susan REALLY needs a pond. She would want a natural one, though, the size of a football field, loaded with herons.<BR/><BR/>Susie, oh, I know about thick green... The weather has a lot to do with it, too.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-65126981590707023702007-06-23T17:28:00.000-04:002007-06-23T17:28:00.000-04:00I love how nice and clear your pond is. Ours is t...I love how nice and clear your pond is. Ours is that murky green you just got rid of..<BR/>What a gorgeous place for your wildlife!<BR/>xoSusiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024132046092264711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-14675068803632219682007-06-23T14:44:00.000-04:002007-06-23T14:44:00.000-04:00WOW! I love the play-by-play of your commentary a...WOW! I love the play-by-play of your commentary and photos. Indeed, a great way to welcome summer.<BR/><BR/>And Susan is GREEN with envy -- heee heee!entotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04765602736333069178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-76854075751149480812007-06-23T11:00:00.000-04:002007-06-23T11:00:00.000-04:00You have a wonderful pond, Mary! It's so charming!...You have a wonderful pond, Mary! It's so charming! I love also your fence! All pictures are beautiful as always.<BR/><BR/>Have a good weekend!sonia a. mascarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415359150944729620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-84423327337885806542007-06-23T09:50:00.000-04:002007-06-23T09:50:00.000-04:00Oh Mary your pond is really beautiful! I am so en...Oh Mary your pond is really beautiful! I am so envious. We would never have thought of lining the whole pond with rocks etc and the planting ideas are excellent. Thanks for your post and the link. I don't think these guys will travel this far, not for what I could pay them anyway :-) but we might just copy some of your ideas :-) Great post!Chrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18446592829079921028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-62756387181654099902007-06-23T08:01:00.000-04:002007-06-23T08:01:00.000-04:00I am soooo impressed! WOW! What a job they did f...I am soooo impressed! WOW! What a job they did for you. Can't wait to see a full shot of the finished job and to see all the beautiful bird shots you get. So when should we all arrive to enjoy it with you? ;c)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-23088838427615552862007-06-23T06:50:00.000-04:002007-06-23T06:50:00.000-04:00Well done, Mary! You got the big guys in and it w...Well done, Mary! You got the big guys in and it worked. I love the picture of the waterfall (waterfull, ha ha).Elaine Cougler Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02049758497775283904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-61860111167189780712007-06-23T00:42:00.000-04:002007-06-23T00:42:00.000-04:00Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! Love that pictur...Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! Love that picture of the happy koi.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02776482696203224923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-5495413338205326852007-06-23T00:23:00.000-04:002007-06-23T00:23:00.000-04:00Fish-nibbled toes....can't wait!I am GREEN with en...Fish-nibbled toes....can't wait!<BR/>I am GREEN with envy right now. Please email my DH and tell him that I need a pond.Susan Gets Nativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216170589750418861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-76136564803924791102007-06-22T23:53:00.000-04:002007-06-22T23:53:00.000-04:00Your new pond looks very nice, and it sounds like ...Your new pond looks very nice, and it sounds like it will "work" much better for you.Carol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.com