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Murphy, NC on Jul 25, 2012

The beginning of a couple of ponds and a dry rock bed!

I know this won't look like much but I like to post as we go...the past had pictures of the empty, washed away yard. Then pictures of area's that have had weeds removed, plants thriving...though they still need color, just waiting for September. Now the pictures of the digger leaving us the START to a dry rock bed, to control the water that washes our yard away...and the 2 small goldfish ponds. I can't wait to show you the finished project...what am I saying? I can't wait to see that myself, haha!

12 Comments

Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Wow Wendy!! This is just going to be sooo awesome when you get it finished!! I know you're so excited you can't stand it. Please do share each & every step!! It's hard to fully appreciate the finished project unless we can see the good, the bad and the UGLY!! btw - I LOVE YOUR HOME!!!

on Jul 25, 2012 · Like 1
Wendy B Murphy, NC

Thanks Susan! I am bursting with love for North Carolina as a place to live. I can't wait to see this completed, even though I know that will lead us to another project! When I was young this stuff was work, now it is this overly wonderful opportunity to create!

on Jul 25, 2012 · Like 0
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

It's funny how our perspective of things change thru the years huh?

on Jul 25, 2012 · Like 1
Dee W Rock Creek, OH

What a wonderful piece of property! It's going to be beautiful Wendy...and by all means take us along for the ride. Love the pics that keep us updated.

on Jul 25, 2012 · Like 0
Wendy B Murphy, NC

Thank you Dee! I feel like I should be waiting until it is done, but just the act of doing one project and recording it here, has kept me inspired to keep going!

on Jul 25, 2012 · Like 0
Becky H Tampa, FL

Can't wait to see the rest of the stages. Looks like it's going to be a killer stream and pond!

on Jul 25, 2012 · Like 1
Wendy B Murphy, NC

Thanks Becky! The stream down the side is actually a dry rock bed and runs the entire length of our yard...when it rains, it POURS...we literally get a waterfall that washes away the land and makes a mess of the center of our yard. Hoping the rock bed will guide it where we want. The waterfall we are creating to help sort of mask the mountain designed one is just at the top of the smaller pond, dropping a foot down into it and then almost a foot down into the bigger one. It should make for a nice bit of sound, I hope!

on Jul 25, 2012 · Like 0
Becky H Tampa, FL

Have you already figured out your gallonage and head so you can select the correct pump?

on Jul 25, 2012 · Like 1
Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL

This looks like a BIG project to me. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

on Jul 26, 2012 · Like 0
Thistlewood Grand Rivers, KY

I can't wait to see the progress. This really looks amazing!

on Jul 26, 2012 · Like 1
Color It Simple Concord, NC

I love ponds can't wait to see the reveal!

on Jul 27, 2012 · Like 1
Wendy B Murphy, NC

Thanks to all of you that commented. I'm sorry it took so long to respond. Work always gets in the way of my fun, hehe. My husband will know the gallon size and has the pumps purchased. I actually don't know. I'll tell you sometime next week for sure though. Just finished extending the deck out to the edges of the pergola so lining the dry rock bed and starting the ponds next.

on Jul 28, 2012 · Like 0