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Professional Elgin, IL on Sep 07, 2012

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Here's some photos of a large pond project in Galena, Illinois by Ponds Inc. of Illinois www.ponds-inc.com.

What do you think of it? I can't wait to see it landscaped! Check out more in the album at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ponds-Inc-of-... or visit us at www.ponds-inc.com! Stop by and visit us!

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Here's a photo of the pond we built in Galena, Illinois! Check out more in the album at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/P
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Here's a photo of the pond we built in Galena, Illinois! Check out more in the album at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/P
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Here's a photo of the pond we built in Galena, Illinois! Check out more in the album at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/P
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Here's a photo of the pond we built in Galena, Illinois! Check out more in the album at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/P
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Here's a photo of the pond we built in Galena, Illinois! Check out more in the album at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/P
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Here's a photo of the pond we built in Galena, Illinois! Check out more in the album at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/P
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Here's a photo of the pond we built in Galena, Illinois! Check out more in the album at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/P
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Here's a photo of the pond we built in Galena, Illinois! Check out more in the album at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/P
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Here's a photo of the pond we built in Galena, Illinois! Check out more in the album at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/P
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Here's a photo of the pond we built in Galena, Illinois! Check out more in the album at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/P
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Here's a photo of the pond we built in Galena, Illinois! Check out more in the album at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/P
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Here's a photo of the pond we built in Galena, Illinois! Check out more in the album at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/P
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Here's a photo of the pond we built in Galena, Illinois! Check out more in the album at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/P
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22 Comments

Miriam I New York, NY

This is awesome, Jason!

on Sep 07, 2012 · Like 1
Ponds Inc. of Illinois, J... Elgin, IL

Thanks Miriam! Have a great weekend!

on Sep 07, 2012 · Like 0
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Wow Jason - awesome job! I looked thru your album - it was really smart of the homeowners to go ahead and install a pond while they were building the house. Get all the mess out of the way at the same time!! It all looks very natural as though it was there all along!!

on Sep 07, 2012 · Like 1
Ponds Inc. of Illinois, J... Elgin, IL

Thank you Susan! That was a great compliment!

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TRD Designs Ltd. Katonah, NY

Nice pond, needs some green..well done

on Sep 07, 2012 · Like 0
Ponds Inc. of Illinois, J... Elgin, IL

Thanks Tom! It has since been planted with lots of aquatic plants and also surrounding landscaping! I can't wait to get out there and take more pictures!

on Sep 07, 2012 · Like 0
Lyndi F Reidsville, NC

This thing's freakin' huge! I love it! Can't wait to see more pics!

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Ponds Inc. of Illinois, J... Elgin, IL

Thanks Lyndi! Have a great weekend!

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Becky H Tampa, FL

Jason, was this built more in the style of a "retention pond" or did you install liner under all of this? Do you have any photos of the actual construction? I'm always fascinated by the process.

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Ponds Inc. of Illinois, J... Elgin, IL

Hi Becky! This is a liner pond and the liner was about 1 acre in size! There are lots of construction photos at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ponds-Inc-of-... I would love for you to check them out! Let me know if you have questions!

on Sep 08, 2012 · Like 0
Tina @ Repurposed Life Roff, OK

Goregous!

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Ponds Inc. of Illinois, J... Elgin, IL

Thanks Tina!

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Becky H Tampa, FL

Impressive!

on Sep 09, 2012 · Like 0
Ponds Inc. of Illinois, J... Elgin, IL

Thanks Becky! It was a huge project!

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VK Builders LLC Wonder Lake, IL

I would love to see it in person.

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Ponds Inc. of Illinois, J... Elgin, IL

Hi VK Builders! That could be arranged! Check out our website at www.ponds-inc.com and send me your information. I can contact you or please call 847.695.3111. Thanks!

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Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

AWWWWW!!! No Fair!! She lives in IL. That gives here an advantage. OK, so when this happens you have to document the visit and post it here so the rest of us can just continue to admire from afar!!

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Ponds Inc. of Illinois, J... Elgin, IL

:) That's great Susan! Come visit!

on Sep 10, 2012 · Like 0
Lentzcaping, Inc. Warrington, PA

This setting and large pond is calling me for a swim! So pretty, and the water is such a nice aqua blue.

on Sep 11, 2012 · Like 0
Ponds Inc. of Illinois, J... Elgin, IL

Thanks Al!

on Sep 12, 2012 · Like 0
Skyline Ponds Blue Jay, CA

How do you deal with Winterization?

on Oct 02, 2012 · Like 0
Ponds Inc. of Illinois, J... Elgin, IL

Thank you for your question Skyline Ponds! This system could run all winter long if preferred. We like to keep large systems like these running to November to keep the bog filtration operating. This system has 3 large 20,000 GPH pumps that are removed and stored and 3 10,000 GPH pumps which are connected to jetting outlets and beach waterfalls. The smaller pumps are optional removal and would normally be kept running to keep holes open in the ice for gases to escape. In this case, there ...»
also is a bottom aeration system installed that turns the water over throughout the winter months and creates an area for gases to escape. I hope this answers your question for this particular pond Skyline Ponds. Let me know if you have any others. Different ponds can require different procedures. Smaller ponds have similar steps and here is a video link detailing those steps to winter preparation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oql2550YZl0&feature=player_detailpage

on Oct 02, 2012 · Like 1