Re: Need advice on building a small pond.
So how's the pond going, WTA? And Jack, beautiful pond pics; I'm very impressed! Yesterday and today were working days; I emptied 2/3s of the pond of water, sprayed the pond bottom rocks to get rid of the muck, and vacuumed. Then I refilled the pond, so I got my cleaning and water change done at the same time. Was very pleased to see growth in my Thalia delbata, water calla lily, lotus, hardy water lilies, Pretoria canna, and dwarf palms. This winter I 'only' lost 3 out of 13 fish (2 small koi and a fantail goldfish), so I'm pretty pleased. I still have an elephant ear inside to put in the pond when it's warmer. I put back in the pond a Lobelia cardinalis and a pitcher plant from inside. Also did 2 trays of seeds, so a good weekend so far. Monday I'm going to the Opening Day of US Baseball! The Washington Nationals vs. the Philadelphia Phillies. President Obama is to throw out the first ball, so I'm leaving the house at 9 AM for a 1 PM game to account for security delays.
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