Author Topic: My new Settlement pond, lotus pond and lily pond (Read 1908 times)

tinkster · « **on:** May 05, 2009, 08:11:57 PM »

woohooo... I finally got the pumps out of my pond. They were taking up a good 3 feet of good lily space. So I dug a settlement pond and moved them into that. I could not use my little dock I had before cause it was to small so I had to make it more like a deck. What type furniture do yall think would look good there to keep the perspective right.

Also see if you can find the old lotus coming up in the new lily pond . I pulverized that dirt after I had removed every tuber I could find and still a few made it

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miguynmkoi · « **Reply #1 on:** May 05, 2009, 09:07:39 PM »

You certainly were very busy! Where's the picture of the good work? Need reference for the deck furniture.

tinkster · « **Reply #2 on:** May 05, 2009, 09:28:59 PM »

Got them now.. I put one of my patio chairs on it for reference. they are to big I think.

tink

Kat · « **Reply #3 on:** May 06, 2009, 03:51:28 AM »

Your settlement chamber & deck is a great solution. I'd put whatever chairs are the most comfortable there.

Julles · « **Reply #4 on:** May 06, 2009, 06:26:59 AM »

I love that chair front-and-center on the deck. It's kind of like a Command Center!

jw · « **Reply #5 on:** May 06, 2009, 09:15:20 AM »

Did you do this all by yourself? It is superb

If I knew what I was doing I would try and tackle something like this myself but I wouldn't know where to begin

frogman3 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 06, 2009, 12:44:13 PM »

Very nice Tink, your ponds look like nature created them, which I think is the hardest thing to accomplish with liner ponds. So laid back and relaxing, for visitors that is, I can imagine how much work you have done over the years to make it so inviting. Tom

bunny56lbc · « **Reply #7 on:** May 06, 2009, 07:19:14 PM »

Look's like you've been very busy , Tink ! It's really looking good

bonnie

marla · « **Reply #8 on:** May 06, 2009, 07:46:18 PM »

Wow, great job!!!!!

everything looks so nice.....and green and lush all so natural looking I love your slopes and yard....so much better then my flat yard.

mcp · « **Reply #9 on:** May 06, 2009, 09:18:37 PM »

Love the pictures of your SP and deck. You certainly have done a great deal of work. I am always truely amassed at how much work you get done by yourself. You can come and help me any time.

-Greg- · « **Reply #10 on:** May 06, 2009, 10:15:52 PM »

That really looks nice, you did a great job!!

Bullfrog · « **Reply #11 on:** May 07, 2009, 02:52:31 AM »

Looking very good Tink, a nice place to sit. I can't wait to start on mine.

Double S · « **Reply #12 on:** May 07, 2009, 09:10:10 AM »

Wow! Looks awesome!

I too thought the chair was too big - but in that case, as thing grow in - it works! I'd leave a nice big chair there!

LeeAnne151 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 08, 2009, 10:03:53 AM »

Fantastic.

I'd love to get the pump out of my pond, I hate looking at it but I don't have room to build any additions like that.

tinkster · « **Reply #14 on:** May 08, 2009, 12:16:55 PM »

I was really pushing it for room. The spond really needed to be bigger but even if it doesnt act like a spond should, the pumps are out of the big.

jw.... I did it with the help of MCP from the forum. I would have never known how to do it. His directions were the key in getting it done!

tink

Dale D · « **Reply #15 on:** May 08, 2009, 03:45:20 PM »

Quote from: tinkster on May 05, 2009, 08:11:57 PM

What type furniture do yall think would look good there to keep the perspective right

Really tiny chairs, so, it makes your pond look even bigger.

How exactly does a settlement pond work?

jw · « **Reply #16 on:** May 08, 2009, 04:21:23 PM »

Yes I would like to know the answer to that question also. How does a settlement tank work?

tinkster · « **Reply #17 on:** May 08, 2009, 06:34:45 PM »

well maybe mcp will chime in but its suppose to be a certain size depending on the size of the your pond so that the stuffie can settle.. I know lot huh

tink

mcp · « **Reply #18 on:** May 10, 2009, 08:02:29 AM »

Tink, You know more than you let on.Don't sell yourself short.

You have done an excellant job by your self with a little bit of encouragement and directions from me.

To answer your questions JW and Dale D there is a thread already started on the forum by CAWolf : Back with more questions.http://www.americanponders.com/forum/index.php?topic=8510.0
Another great description by Greg Bickal on his web site. Click on Building a settlement chamber.
http://www.bickal.com/

jw · « **Reply #19 on:** May 10, 2009, 08:43:31 AM »

Thanks mcp for the info. After reading all that and looking at the diagram on Bikal's site I have decided that this is more than I want to get into.

Esther · « **Reply #20 on:** May 10, 2009, 12:20:17 PM »

Leave it to Tink to conquer the situation. I also agree that the chair is too large for the area. Small would be better but might not be so comfortable. Do you really sit there or are the chairs more for looks? Would a love seat type thing work?

landey1230 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 10, 2009, 04:49:14 PM »

Great job Tink. How's your back? Can't wait to see the lotus pond full of wonderful flowers.