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Excavation
The 'Pit'
Rebar
Piping
ShotCrete
Boulders
The 'Trench'
Pump Farm
Patio Again
Details
Wiring
Landscaping
The 'Path'
Plaster
Water
Leaks!

The Ultimate Koi Pond!

 

IT WAS WORTH THE WORK!!!

The Project was started in April of 2001.  We hope to have the last leak patched and fish in the pond in the summer of 2004. 

Everything works better than expected, and we love how it turned out!  

 

More views!

 
The pond at night.  It glows from inside with 5 pool lights in the pond, and 3 in the waterfall.  You can also see the landscape lighting on the path.  A walk at night is a magical experience!
Artsy shot including some foreground annuals from a pot at the corner of the house.
Close up of the water fall.  Over 10 feet high with 2 large basins, it can be a restful cascade or a melodic roar!  Note all the water paths, especially the splash into the bogs on either side.
 
       
 
Two water returns from rocks on the left side.  The rocks already had drill holes - and I can't imagine letting a good drill hole go to waste!
 
Another view of the left side rocks returning water to the pond after filtration
 
       
 
The foreground rock is in the middle of the patio - fondly called the diving rock.  It also makes a great picnic table!
View from the edge of the patio.  Karen designed and crafted the stained glass lamp which lights the patio and right side of the pond.
Artsy view from the bridge on the right side of the pond.  Note the flow into the big bog, which is separated from the pond by a 4-ton rock!
 
       
 
Right side of the waterfall.
Close up of the big bog.
 
 
       
 
 
From around the back of the pond, the 'Snow Lantern' sits proudly on a rock and lights the path.  Made of imported Japanese granite, the texture and color are particularly pleasing.
View of the left side of the pond, from the lantern, to the return water coming out of the rocks, and the greenhouse in the background
 
       
 
Looking at the pond from the yard at the side of the house - through the fence.  The fall color was marvelous!
 
A Japanese 'SNOW lantern' with a big hat to catch and hold the snow for winter delight!  It is spectacular lit up at night

 

 

 

 

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