Backyard pond

[John T]

Curious, so I zoomed the picture...
those are NOT power lines, rather communication cables,lower one is probably 200pr, uppers 100pr cables,though picture gets real 'grainy' (unlike 'in the movies' or 'on TV'.
I don't know of any 'electric company' that has INSULATED wires on poles(main power, not 'drops' )
Even if single phase power ,there would be 'hot' on top, then 'neutral' below it.
Also the Crawler is far away from them when you see that the cables go into the trees.

Actually the whole picture is an optical illusion... All those lines are running up the street ...

the tractor is in my front yard.... FAR Away....

as far as the girl in the bucket... well.... It was her idea...

 

[John T]

Last year it seems the frogs took over the pond.... which is fine with us.

Actually found a sack of frog eggs attached to a rock the other day....

I gave up on a waterfall feature... can't come up with anything I like.

creating too much turbulence....

Prefer the gentle movement of the aerators instead...

with an occasional sprinkle of beneficial bacteria the water is crystal clear...

"let your freak flag fly"

 

[jyoutz]

Looking good. Nice to see the fur kids always willing to help out.

Helping just like my dogs do: making sure that nobody steals our front porch.

 

[The Evil Twin]

Very nice work, sir!

 

[NorthwoodsLife]

I looks good. Nice job!

I almost, but not quite, love frogs as much as as i love dogs. Well not really... I love the perceived innocence of frogs. Dogs are family.

I just hope that it is far away from the house because when the bullfrogs are in season... You might not get much sleep.

 

[John T]

7-19-2025 update...

gotta love summer when everything grows in.

we added a few dozen goldfish.... seem to be doing well....
bullfrogs/ we have about 4

I think they ate a few small goldfish.... but the goldies are $5.00 for 35 fish.... so whatever...

water is pretty clear considering this hot weather lately.... airator and waterfall help....
next year I will build a filter....
eventually want to build up the earth behind the pond and build a bog... for filtration...

baby steps..

pretty happy so far... I sunk a couple cedar poles today... thank you BX

the plan is to build an arbor to carry Wisteria vine,,,

hope you enjoy the pics.

 

[BAP]

Very pretty, well done.