Thank you for all of the positive comments! We need to build up about half of the perimeter due to the slope of our yard (posted on pond construction side of forum). DH and I are debating between concrete blocks or a concrete collar. It needs to be raised about 12-14" behind the bog. Not sure how to make sure our wall is strong enough against the water in the pond.
GT, we are very DIY, my DH will take care of all plumbing and electrical stuff. All of my plants have been in the containers you see in the photos for the past 3.5 years. Lilypond hasn't been an extreme bloomer for me yet, but it has bloomed (so I feel lucky
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Sunbeam, 36 yards of soil were hauled off by the excavator in 6 dump truck loads. We did keep quite a bit of soil, but it's in a pile on our driveway.