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Ponds & Water Features

Ponds & Water Features

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Ponds and water features are becoming more and more popular each and every year. From pondless waterfalls to all kinds of water features such as fountains and streams, ponds and water features can enhance your home's landscape and even help increase your home's overall value. Pond design and planning can be confusing. That's where Hometalk comes in to help! From advice on how to find a professional pond installer, to the best water feature to include, we are here to help.



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  • I wanted to share my little sister's Backyard Waterfall & Pond!
  • She and her hubby did all the work themselves! They did a great job of incorporating the waterfall into the landscape-it looks like it's been there forever.
  • I love it! I have a much smaller waterfall and pond on the to-do list for summer & hers gave me lots of inspiration- I thought you'd like it too! xo

DIY Backyard Waterfall & Pond!

In case you're planning a DIY water feature, I thought I'd show you my sister's Waterfall & Pond that she and her hubby put in...maybe you'll get an idea or two, I know I did!
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All Things Heart and Home Marietta, GA Yesterday
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    Cheryl Hudson 2 hours ago
    I am working on a dry stream bed (water only when we have a storm). I keep thinking about ...»
    adding a pump and liner to retain the water, but am concerned about the work it would require to keep it nice, and the cost to run the pump. Do you know what size pump they used? I've looked and don't think HD or Lowes has one big enough for that volume of water.

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Garden Fountain

I was the winner of this Beautiful two tier Boca Hex fountain this week-end. I was so excited to win and have the perfect spot for it.
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Teri Ferndale, WA 9 hours ago
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    Barb Rosen 9 hours ago
    It is a beauty, Teri! Congratulations!
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  • Red Attraction:
- 6 to 8" dark red flower.
- Green leaves.
- Enjoys full sun.
  • Colorado:
- 3 to 4" salmon flower.
- Green leaves mottled with burgundy.
- Full to partial sun.
  • Pink Grapefruit:
- 4 to 7" salmon pink flowers
- Green leaves.
- Enjoys full sun.
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Popular Hardy Waterlilies for Your Pond

Hardy waterlilies are mildly fragrant, day-blooming plants characterized by floating flowers and leaves and are available in a variety of colors and sizes. They'll survive outdoors in ...»
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Aquascape Inc. Saint Charles, IL Yesterday
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    Douglas Hunt 12 hours ago
    Wow! I love the colors on Colorado and Pink Grapefruit.
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Chain link gate water feature

We have 2 chain link gates that I think would look pretty neat having water run down them into a small pond. Has anyone done this or even seen one made?
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Anna Spokane, WA Yesterday
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Do You Have Room for a Pond in Your Yard?

Water features come in all sizes and shapes and are created for different reasons. A pond will add beauty and encourage birds and other wildlife to come to your yard. If you have thought about adding a pond-even on a small scale- then this article and videos will give you valuable information to choosing the right size and how to go about it as a DIY project.

http://hometipster.com/adding-a-pond-to-your...

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Dee W Rock Creek, OH 2 days ago
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    Marcy Yesterday
    That's a beautiful pond.
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Patio Garden With Water Feature

This is the updated version of my water garden. I got a tip on Hometalk and added rocks to raise the rock that the water pours over and filter the water. I love it and so do the birds!
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Gwen Gallagher Loganville, GA 3 days ago
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    Gwen Gallagher 13 hours ago
    They were plants that I had rooted in water but they couldn't take the sun so I planted the ...»
    and put them in the shade. I guess you could try rooting a plant in the sun and then placing it in there. I have not looked at water plants, I really don't have the room to grow them in the water garden. I like being able to see the water running over the rock and I couldn't see that with all the plants in there. Good luck with your garden!

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Choosing the right pump for your water feature

When designing a water feature, the pump you choose will determine how well your feature works and the maintenance it will require. From ponds to waterfalls or fountains, the following ...»
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Dee W Rock Creek, OH on Mar 22, 2013
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    Cheryl Hudson 2 hours ago
    What kind of drill/bit do you use to put a large and long enough hole in the rock for the ...»
    hose? I have a large piece of granite I would love to turn into a fountain/bubbler.

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Bridge Over Our Pond

Custom designed arched bridge over our 1 acre pond.
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Becky from Practips Camden, SC on Sep 26, 2012
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    Becky from Practips 4 hours ago
    We have occasional flooding in our pond as well. We had to make it larger and deeper prior to ...»
    putting in the bridge.

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Seal wooden barrels

I have 2 wooden barrels and I would love to use them for a waterfall, What would I use to seal them?
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Theresa Green Climax, GA 3 days ago
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    Brenda Doty Yesterday
    If your barrels were used for wine or whiskey you don't have to seal them. I've made a ...»
    fountain and a floating garden with them and have never had a problem. Good Luck!

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  • This is the green water.
  • This is the clear water AFTER the barley bales! Shocking! Now I have to get busy and add rocks to the bottom to make it pretty, haha!

Green Water in My Pond/waterfall Cleared Like Magic!

First spring with our pond/waterfall...and I was feeling a little frustrated, as the water filled up with green 'yuck'! I read, studied and spoke to people who assured me that I could buy ...»
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Wendy B Murphy, NC 3 days ago
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    Lou 2 days ago
    Your initial green water were most likely algae blooms. Very typical for spring. It's great ...»
    your straw worked so well. Beware that your pond may also experience long hair underwater algae. Such algae is much more difficult. I personally use a 100% fish and plant safe algaecide. To successfully use this chemical you must read and follow the manufactures instructions. Whether you use natural or chemical cures you continue researching. It is vital every dedicated pond keeper always take loving care of their pond. Congratulations and continued happy ponding. Consider joining "gardenpondforum.com" for continued & detailed pond keeping assistance.

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