Author Topic: Rebuilding pond (Read 5938 times)

matherfish · « **on:** December 01, 2010, 07:50:58 AM »

Early this summer we finally decided to rebuild my bigger pond. It had needed a rebuild for a couple of years. We tore the old one down and rented a skid loader to start on the rebuild, when the skid loader broke down. We could not get another one for several months due to the cost factor at other rental places. I finally got one of my own 2 months ago and work began. It is still a ways from getting done but here it is so far. My youngest son is doing the work. He started on the lower part of the pond, so this is the lower half.

matherfish · « **Reply #1 on:** December 01, 2010, 08:00:50 AM »

Here are pics of the old pond while we were tearing it down. The last pic is another more recent pic in the construction of the new pond.

SueSTx · « **Reply #2 on:** December 01, 2010, 08:52:08 AM »

Looking really good Frank. What is the finished depth of the new ponds?

matherfish · « **Reply #3 on:** December 01, 2010, 09:02:03 AM »

The new ponds will be around 24" - 30" deep, with a shelf around the sides that will be about 12" - 16" deep. The lower part still needs to be finished, but because lights are being put into the stone and wires therefore need to be run, the upper pond had to be started. Block laying has been started for it and a concrete foundation has been poured for a special feature. I will tell you about it later, but not yet.

Two days of rain has left everything really muddy for now.

Vickie · « **Reply #4 on:** December 01, 2010, 09:09:23 AM »

Frank your pond will be awesome. I cannot wait to see it finished.

Mikey · « **Reply #5 on:** December 01, 2010, 12:55:42 PM »

Looking good! Out with old and in with the new... Good way to end the year and start another.

matherfish · « **Reply #6 on:** December 01, 2010, 04:13:01 PM »

Here are pics of the upper pond being started.

tranquility · « **Reply #7 on:** December 01, 2010, 05:04:53 PM »

Wow thats going to be a gorgeous pond....
Lawanna

matherfish · « **Reply #8 on:** December 01, 2010, 08:48:10 PM »

Here are two more pics taken a month ago when Jason was working on the lower pond.

Julles · « **Reply #9 on:** December 02, 2010, 06:30:36 PM »

Nothing like doing a construction project, especially one involving water, in the middle of winter.

matherfish · « **Reply #10 on:** December 02, 2010, 07:35:23 PM »

Haha!.. That is what I thought, too, Julles. But we are in zone 6 so we still have some decent days. Has been cold yesterday and today.

miguynmkoi · « **Reply #11 on:** December 03, 2010, 08:41:22 AM »

Great looking pond! So much work goes into a well designed pond. You've obviously have been working very hard. Love the stonework! Can't wait for Spring to see all your fabulous lilies and lotus!

perplexed ponder · « **Reply #12 on:** December 04, 2010, 01:22:02 PM »

Wow!! That looks terrific! Can't wait to see it finished and that 'special feature"! The stone work is amazing, Great job!
Our new pond at my Mom's has to be put on hold for now. It's very cold here in Michigan. The fish are moved in though and doing fine so far.

trish · « **Reply #13 on:** December 08, 2010, 11:47:00 AM »

The pond looks great and I also love the stone work on it.

Looking forward to more construction and completion pics!

matherfish · « **Reply #14 on:** January 14, 2011, 01:05:44 PM »

Okay, this is a pond being built, but it is a fish and plant pond, not an ice skating pond. Come on winter, give us a break! 6 inches of snow starting last week-end and temps so cold that the snow and ice hasn't melted!

Spring, we are waiting for you.

perplexed ponder · « **Reply #15 on:** January 17, 2011, 03:51:14 AM »

I just can't wait to see this completed!!

tranquility · « **Reply #16 on:** January 17, 2011, 07:09:15 AM »

LOL---all that ice...We were for certain our new pond wouldn't freeze because there was sooo much water movement....WRONG--it was froze over all last week and only now is it thawed out enough to see the fish....
Lawanna

marla · « **Reply #17 on:** January 30, 2011, 01:23:00 PM »

Wow looking awesome, can't wait to see it completely done!!

matherfish · « **Reply #18 on:** February 25, 2011, 05:59:45 PM »

The extremely cold weather, the snow and the ice has all caused work to go slow on the new pond. Some progress has been made, however. Here is a pic of the lower pond taken today.

SueSTx · « **Reply #19 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:43:13 PM »

The ponds are gonna be so beautiful when they are finished.

emm · « **Reply #20 on:** February 27, 2011, 04:58:16 AM »

Really, really nice. The coping looks great; a perfect spot to sit by the pond.

emm

Indiana Karen · « **Reply #21 on:** February 27, 2011, 09:38:37 AM »

WOW

That is drop dead gorgeous. I wannna come sit by your pond.

tranquility · « **Reply #22 on:** February 27, 2011, 10:56:28 AM »

Gorgeous...Can't wait for pics of it this summer full of beautiful blooms

...
Lawanna

jclements · « **Reply #23 on:** February 27, 2011, 04:40:31 PM »

Very nice! How far below water level is the stacked stone on the inside of the pond? Do you have a photo just before water was added?

matherfish · « **Reply #24 on:** February 27, 2011, 08:17:16 PM »

I will have to look tomorrow to see how deep the stones actually go. They are from the shelf in the ponds up to the top cap but not sure how much is actually in the water, but I think it is about 12". You can see them in this pic where you can see the shelf as well, but there is water in the pond also. There are also hiding places inside the stone work so the fish can hide from predators if need be. Of course, that would be enough room for a large goldfish or a small koi.

bunny56lbc · « **Reply #25 on:** March 05, 2011, 01:31:01 PM »

I love the shape of of you're new pond , Frank ! The stone set's it all off !
how deep is it?

bonnie

matherfish · « **Reply #26 on:** March 05, 2011, 02:04:57 PM »

Hi. With so much cold weather, and now lots of rain, the work ahs slowed down alot. Hopefully, we will be able to get back on it in a week or so. It is 24" deep.

perplexed ponder · « **Reply #27 on:** March 11, 2011, 03:39:32 PM »

Looking beautiful!

marla · « **Reply #28 on:** March 12, 2011, 06:03:00 AM »

Stunning, I could sit there all day

matherfish · « **Reply #29 on:** May 19, 2011, 08:52:42 PM »

The pond itself is just about finished. I need to add the plants is about all. Behind the lower pond the sidewalk foundation has been poured and the stone has been started on it. The bog pond has also been layed out, which will be on the other side of the sidewalk. At the back of the upper pond will be the patio. The sidewalk leads up to it. Here are pics from the last two weeks.