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I began the pond project on April 9, 2006. It’s gone through many changes, and continues to change. Here’s a snapshot of the pond up to early June . . .
just starting to dig the caliche
Only down about 6 inches before caliche
down about a 18 inches
starting to make an edge
you can re-wet caliche to make mortar
a pneumatic hammer helps
mixing caliche “mortar”
make a smooth edge for the liner
ready for the liner
this will hold a planter
the ceramic “tub” goes here
Morning light – ready to start
another view
first, a carpet liner
the tar paper will protect the liner also
“aerial” view
liner added and half full
Full – nice cool water
With the folly in the background
Fountain running
from above
yet another view
“PT” approves
some additions
see the petrified wood?
this goes all the time
another aerial view
the front garden from the south
from the house
a little closer view
with yuccas blooming
water lilies
the folly from the north
closer view of folly
early morning pond
early morning garden