Can anyone give me some good reasons to get a pond? Just asking.........

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Toni L Saint James City, FL

Ponds are beautiful, tranquil and provide water for wildlife if that is what you are looking for. Careful putting certain fish in unless you want to feed the birds. At least if you are in Florida that is.

on Oct 02, 2012 · Like 1
Sherrie S Debary, FL

Toni L It doesn't matter what kind of fish you have in Florida - the heron will eat them when he finds your pond.

on Oct 27, 2012 · Like 0
Acorn Landscaping Rochester, NY

Another benefit to having a Pond is that they provide a great space for entertaining family and friends.

on Oct 28, 2012 · Like 1
Sherrie S Debary, FL

Acorn Landscaping I agree with you. The pond quiets the mind, children love it as do their parents because it entertains the kids. Like anything else, there is some work to the pond but the payback is outstanding.

on Oct 28, 2012 · Like 1
Penny T Ames, IA

I always wanted a pond myself. My first pond was a 15 gallon preform and lasted an entire summer before I was ready for an upgrade. The next pond was a 120 gallon preform. It lasted two summers before I had to have a lined pond. Now I have a 2500 gallon lined pond and 5 yrs later I'm looking to upgrade to something larger. I love to spend every available night relaxing by the pond watching the koi, goldfish and all the lilies. True, there's some work involved, but even that is minimal, if ...»
done right. I"m still learning, living and loving my pond and entire garden.

on Dec 03, 2012 · Like 2
Acorn Landscaping Rochester, NY

Hey Penny T , thanks for commenting! This just re-instates the #1 problem with ponds. People always want to make them bigger. This is why I always tell people to get the biggest one they can afford because they will want a larger one. Also good feedback about the maintenance part Penny. Many people believe having a pond requires a lot of work but that is just not true.

on Dec 05, 2012 · Like 0
Judith Monti Marietta, GA

We've had our pond/stream for 5 growing seasons. I love what it has done for the backyard. Love watching the plants grow as well as the fish! Very tranquil at night when our dog has his final backyard visit. I love feeding the fish with the lights on while waiting for Crenshaw to finish his evening business.
It does add to your garden work but not too much if you take care of spring and fall duties quickly! I would miss it!

on Dec 05, 2012 · Like 1
Acorn Landscaping Rochester, NY

Thanks Judith Monti for writing. I think a lot of people with dogs just open the door and let them out to do their business and it is a chore to wait for them. It doesn't have to be chore to let the dog out anymore! We can relax and feed the fish while the landscape lighting is on!

on Dec 06, 2012 · Like 0
Liquid Designz - "Second ... Township Of Washington, NJ

The question is why wouldn't you get a water feature? Do your research and your all set. I would advise being somewhat handson as interracting with your project is key and the installation should be approached with this in mind. Dogs, children, your lifestyle, realistic expectations...etc. are all topics we focus on as we get to know our clients. Then all you have to do is pray that Liquid Designz / Legends of Rock is in your area:) Good luck and feel free to contact Liquid Designz for all your water feature questions. Indoor questions as well.

on Dec 15, 2012 · Like 1
Acorn Landscaping Rochester, NY

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on Jan 11, 2013 · Like 1
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on Jan 12, 2013 · Like 0
BJL Aquascapes Colts Neck, NJ

It's a great place to drain a bottle of wine !!

on Jan 17, 2013 · Like 1
Jane Staael Bismarck, ND

I built a pond a couple years ago, and is some work, but I love it and so does everyone else. I enjoy working around it, and it is my hobby and play time outside, then get to sit and watch the koi. I should have done it sooner.

on Jan 22, 2013 · Like 1
Acorn Landscaping Rochester, NY

I with you Bj, Jane and Honeyallen, Ponds are a great place to hang out, chill out and tinker around looking for ways to make them even more beautiful. I often here people say they wish they would have gotten a water garden sooner. Another common statement is "I wish I would have made it bigger." A lot of people start out small. Later they realize how much enjoyment owning a Fish Pond or Waterfall Pond can bring and they want to enlarge it.

on Jan 23, 2013 · Like 1
Patricia H Malakoff, TX

I HAND DUG MY POND WITH A SHOVEL WHEN I WAS 65 PUT IN THE LINER AND SET UP MY OWN SKIMMER SYSTEM AND BUILT A SKIPPY BIO FILTER THAT FEEDS MY WATERFALL AND STREAM. A YEAR LATER I ADDED A 2ND WATERFALL AND SKIPPY FILTER MY POND IS 12 X 22 FEET AND 4 FT DEEP I HAVE 80 OR MORE KOI NOW AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MY POND CAN'T IMAGINE NOT SETTING OUT IN THE MORNING WATCHING MY FISH AND BIRDS AND ENJOYING GODS BEAUTY AROUND ME I JUST HAD MY 70TH BIRTHDAY AND I AM STILL IN LOVE WITH MY WATER GARDEN

on Jan 25, 2013 · Like 3
Acorn Landscaping Rochester, NY

Wow, what an amazing story Patricia! How wonderful that you found the way to build a pond because after you built it you could see how much you can enjoy it. This is a great reason to have a pond. If you could share with us any more details of your pond, I would love to hear them.

on Jan 25, 2013 · Like 1
Marcia Reichert Horn Lake, MS

We dug a small pond between our air conditioner and our favorite shaded sitting area. The trickles masked the noisy unit and it's also quite soothing. We put in some feeder goldfish and they kept it pretty clean. It was also fun to watch the frogs and toads hatch . Had a LOT of toads. We had to have a light on outside at night so we wouldn't step on them. Then somebody told the nieghborhood snakes. so we had to be carful of those too. Very enjoyable until we got dogs! They wouldn't stay ...»
out. Anyway, no more pond. Too much activity. Wasn't soothing anymore. May try a fountain!

on Jan 27, 2013 · Like 1
Acorn Landscaping Rochester, NY

Hi Marcia thanks for writing. How sad to read your story. What a shame you could not find the right profesional to help you take care of your pond and keep it under control. The truth is that a pond is to enjoy. If one day you dicide to have another, I can help. Fountains are also a great addition to any garden and will help to add ambiance. Another type of water feature you may like is a Pondless Waterfall. Let me know if I can assist you.

on Jan 27, 2013 · Like 1
Melissa Gutilla Stephens City, VA

I had a pond outside the house we rented and loved it. It was alot of work since it was built incorrectly. The rain water would run off and throw mulch and everything else it could pick up into the pond. We bought this house the first of Feb. and I can't wait for spring so I can get started on my new here! The main problem I had with the other pond was it kept turning green with algae! I think it was because it had a ledge that was only 6 inches maybe below water level which seemed to be where all the algae would grow! Any ideas???

on Jan 27, 2013 · Like 1
Acorn Landscaping Rochester, NY

Hi Melissa, thanks for writing. That 6 inch deep ledge is perfect for installing a group of aquatic plants called marginals. They love this shallow water and will help take the nutrients out of the water that the algae compete for. It is also a good idea to put some lilies towards the bottom in deeper water. They will also provide shade and protection for your fish. You can buy a couple of floating aquatic plants such as water lettuce as well. These plants will help balance out your pond and add beauty at the same time.

on Jan 28, 2013 · Like 1
Acorn Landscaping Rochester, NY

It may be difficult to think about this now but another benefit to having a pond is that they provide a cooling affect. Ponds and water features can be a joy to hang around on a hot day for this reason.

on Jan 28, 2013 · Like 1
Melissa Gutilla Stephens City, VA

I actually had 2 water lilies in the pond but no marginals. What are marginals? That way I know what to put in when we do our new one in a few months. Also how deep should I make the pond at it's deepest point. The old pond was about 3 foot in one spot the rest was about 2.

on Jan 29, 2013 · Like 1
Acorn Landscaping Rochester, NY

Melissa, very good to put those Pond Lilies in! How well did they grow? Did you get lot of beautiful flowers from them? Marginal Pond Plants are a group of Aquatic Plants that normally grow at the edge of a Pond or Wetland Area. They don't like deep water and for this reason we make a shelf 6-8" to plant them. There are many varieties to choose from. Here in Rochester NY, we design and install most of our Ponds to be 2' ...»
deep. Click here to see our Ecosystem Pond Diagram: http://acornlandscaping.net/ecosystem.html.
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on Jan 29, 2013 · Like 2
Melissa Gutilla Stephens City, VA

The lilies did very well the first 2 years. However I didn't realize they needed to be divided until last year. So the last year they were a little bunched up and didn't do as well. But now I know! lol I def. will look at your site and take notes. I'm hoping we can get started building the pond the end of March. Thanks for the help! I'm sure I will have many questions in the coming months! lol

on Jan 30, 2013 · Like 1
Acorn Landscaping Rochester, NY

Ok Melissa , keep us posted and take lots of pictures before, during and after. Go ahead and post them here please.

on Jan 30, 2013 · Like 0

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