Category Archives: Pond budget

Shade plants for backside of the bog

Posted on April 10, 2011 by esearing

Pike nursery has some interesting shade plants this year all from Monrovia. Late spring bloomer and native Georgian Bleading Heart. Has heart shaped flowers and clover like leaves. Is perenial, 2@7.99 each – update 7/25 – Has not done well … Continue reading →

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Selling the old pond

Posted on April 10, 2011 by esearing

With the new pond in the ground and 95% complete it is time to get rid of the old pond shell and peripherals. I dragged them out to the yard and took pictures. I then listed them on craigslist since … Continue reading →

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Azaleas and pond maintenance

Posted on March 20, 2011 by esearing

After spending a few hours on the hydrant we made a visit to the local nursery. My wife bought some annuals for the planters in front of the house and I picked up four Azaleas for the pond area. Two … Continue reading →

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Adding a hydrant from irrigation line

Posted on March 19, 2011 by esearing

It sounded so simple and brilliant. Add a hydrant to my irrigation line so I could add water as needed without worrying about costs. My irrigation metered line from the city allows me 3000 gallons free every month for a … Continue reading →

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Pond Pre Filtration – Waterco Multicyclone 50

Posted on January 14, 2011 by esearing

Being stuck indoors due to extremely cold weather has given me plenty of time to surf the web for solutions to my filtration dilemma. I came across the Waterco Multicyclone 50 Debris Filter, which is a prefilter for sand or … Continue reading →

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Pond Filtration

Posted on January 9, 2011 by esearing

Since I blew my budget I decided against the bead filter to clean the water, opting instead for a bog filter. However since the pond is new and it is winter my bog filter is not yet taking out the … Continue reading →

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The new Pond – The budget part II

Posted on December 19, 2010 by esearing

Here is a breakdown from the reciepts collected over the 10 weeks I built the pond. Still not finished and I’m sure I missed a few items. Plants is the next big expense and the final edging material above grade … Continue reading →

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The new Pond – The budget

Posted on December 16, 2010 by esearing

Over the last couple of years I had contacted professional landscapers and pond builders to determine the cost of building a naturalized pond. I was shocked with bids that were 15,ooo+ for a little pond 10x12x3. Upon realizing I need … Continue reading →

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