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Pond Construction & Filtration / Re: I want to build a disappearing fountain- Need help!

« on: May 19, 2007, 07:39:10 PM »

Thank you Esther.  I was reflecting back to the unfortunate experience I had w/ the fountain my cousin bought me from Lowes- it was one of those artificial rock ones, large and very nice, but I had the problem w/ algae and the blasted thing cracked in several places, Lowe's couldn't even tell me what to use to patch it, so now I'm using it as a planter!
I am still planning my fountain and hoping I have a lot better success w/ it than the one I just mentioned.  Since my yard slopes, rather than digging (the drain field is all through my back yard), I think I will use railroad ties to create a square, pour in topsoil and level the area, put pool and fountain in, then fill the space between the pool and the ties w/ topsoil.  Then I can put some plants in the corners, maybe some vines too.  I have SO many questions!  How do you winterize your fountain?  Will the moisture it provides allow me to plant some plants that prefer a damper environment?  I appreciate everyone's help!  Camilla

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Pond Construction & Filtration / Re: I want to build a disappearing fountain- Need help!

« on: May 14, 2007, 07:17:03 PM »

Thank you Mary.  I am wondering what strength of pump I need.  The local pond/spa place told me that all the pumps he had would be too strong for what I wanted and that I could just get one at Lowes.  I am trying to figure out what I need and how much and what the approximate price will be.  Also, I need to decide where exactly to put it.  I want to be able to see it clearly from the deck which would mean it would be in full sunshine.  If it is a disappearing fountain- no standing water- does that mean algae will not be a problem?  Thanks for everyone's help!  Brandy 

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Pond Construction & Filtration / Re: I want to build a disappearing fountain- Need help!

« on: May 13, 2007, 07:35:52 AM »

Thanks, Tim!  Camilla

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Pond Construction & Filtration / Re: I want to build a disappearing fountain- Need help!

« on: May 12, 2007, 03:45:09 PM »

Thank you Tim.  I will print out the directions and see if my son and my cousin feel up to the challenge!  It is a later- in -the -summer kind of project- after I have accumulated the materials and prepared the ground.     Camilla

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Pond Construction & Filtration / I want to build a disappearing fountain- Need help!

« on: May 11, 2007, 06:57:46 PM »

HI, I want to build a disappearing fountain, one that shoots about 5 ft high.  I have (at least!) 2 problems, one is I know nothing about building a water feature and the 2nd is that my yard slopes.  I had in mind to use a child's rigid plastic pool and line the outside w/ some decorative blocks.  My whole yard is sand (I'm in coastal NC).  This area is near the drain lines, so I do not want to dig more than a few inches.  I have the directions for building a disappearing fountain in a mag. (Budget Backyard Makeovers"- great mag!) but I definitely need some guidance.  All suggestions will be appreciated.  Thanks, Camilla