Author Topic: lily pond complete....... (Read 2423 times)

marla · « **on:** June 23, 2007, 11:29:41 AM »

almost. Well we were on vacation last week and put the final rocks in place, bubbler stone working, but may need tweeking, bridge in and some plants transplanted. It got very hot so I stopped transplanting, didn't want to fry any more. DH is pleased, I like it to but have planting yet to do, next year it should be better. Added an 1800gph pump and homemade skimmer/filter. Have a gazzillion tadpoles, lots have been sucked in the skimmer mats but still plenty. Have heard at least 4 different types of frog/toad songs, the little tree frogs are the loudest. Best thing is I can walk the entire length of the house now inside and when the windows are open I can see and hear water, even in the bedroom. The falls and the pot have totaly different sounds but each is nice. A few lilies are blooming, but seeing as they are all splits from the main pond are smaller, I have one tropical about to bloom also. Even my first lotus bloomed today. Here are a few views to give you an idea.

a veiw of both lily and main pond

the bubbler rock, found this rock when digging for stones

Three lilies at once yesterday

the little tree frog

Green Maiden Lotus

Have an abundance of Red Admirals this year, and they really like the bubbler stone area

Indiana Karen · « **Reply #1 on:** June 23, 2007, 11:59:04 AM »

Very very pretty. You did a great job! I love the picture of the three lilies and the little frog.

Karen

bunny56lbc · « **Reply #2 on:** June 23, 2007, 12:40:53 PM »

It look's really good Marla ! You did a great job !
bonnie

rdrboone · « **Reply #3 on:** June 23, 2007, 12:59:16 PM »

Your ponds are beautiful. Great job.

Ruth

tranquility · « **Reply #4 on:** June 23, 2007, 01:25:28 PM »

Wow

Marla it look fabulous

......
Lawanna

Kat · « **Reply #5 on:** June 23, 2007, 02:36:18 PM »

Very nicely done! Love the bridge & your bubbler rock is perfect.

Desertponder · « **Reply #6 on:** June 23, 2007, 03:41:02 PM »

It looks wonderful Marla! I like the water bubbling through the rock.

LeeAnne151 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 23, 2007, 04:01:32 PM »

Marla both ponds are wonderful!

happyoutsidegirl · « **Reply #8 on:** June 23, 2007, 06:52:20 PM »

Hi Marla, It looks wonderful! You guys did an outstanding job, and Great Pix! It sure was good to talk with ya the other day. Thank you so much! I got a wonderful call from Carol too!

SueSTx · « **Reply #9 on:** June 23, 2007, 06:58:27 PM »

Everything looks great. I love it all.

sheepie · « **Reply #10 on:** June 23, 2007, 07:09:40 PM »

Looks great

maryvonne · « **Reply #11 on:** June 23, 2007, 07:45:00 PM »

Very nice ponds. I like your rock and the pot spilling the water into your lily pond. Very nicely done. You also have a beautiful lotus and pretty lilies. Nice photos.

Maryvonne

marla · « **Reply #12 on:** June 23, 2007, 08:47:11 PM »

Thanks everyone, I just love being able to here the water and see a pond now from all the windows on the backside of the house. I know things will fill in and in a few years look even better.

Debbie, I'm so glad to see you, was going to send these pics to you tommorrow but now you've seen them. Now that I'm getting things done I'll have more time to chat and email.

Ky Kim · « **Reply #13 on:** June 24, 2007, 12:44:07 AM »

That is beautiful.........I also really like that pic of the 3 lily's, very pretty.

Kim

perplexed ponder · « **Reply #14 on:** June 24, 2007, 02:59:57 AM »

Marla it looks fabulous! I understand, we in the north have to wait awhile for our established gardens. Bummer, I hate that!
It's really cool that you have attracted so many different kinds of frogs and toads!
Keep posting pics, they are really pretty!

tinkster · « **Reply #15 on:** June 24, 2007, 09:00:08 PM »

marla it turned out just wonderful!!! all your worrying and look how gorgeous it is!

tinkster

joeyb5980 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 25, 2007, 05:51:46 AM »

Looks so beautiful! I love the bubbler rock!!

lorraine1960 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 26, 2007, 01:28:19 PM »

YOUR PONDS ARE ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS..........LORRAINE

thedahlialama · « **Reply #18 on:** June 26, 2007, 08:08:39 PM »

you will be using the word "almost" in relation to complete until you either die, move or fill it in.

'completed pond' is an oxymoron.

but yours has a beautiful start!! i wish i had the land for something like that. i also agree with Kim, the shot of the 3 blooms in the classic colors is a memorable one. that would sell more of those lily combo packages on ebay than any of the pics they use!!

i know you're going to enjoy your pond because i enjoy just seeing pics of it!!

CliffandJoann · « **Reply #19 on:** June 27, 2007, 06:40:52 AM »

the ponds are wonderful...

Joann

karen J · « **Reply #20 on:** June 27, 2007, 07:46:57 AM »

Marla, you did an outstanding job. It doesn't even look "new".

We have a lot of the Red Admirals too this year. Wonder why? They are fun.

I like the way your bubbler rock worked out. I did find some old pics of mine, but couldn't really see the water coming out. There are some amazing rocks in this general area.

mcp · « **Reply #21 on:** June 27, 2007, 07:25:13 PM »

Marla Your ponds are fantastic. You did a great job. Love both your ponds. Could you show a picture of your main pond and waterfall please?