New bonsai garden, including koi pond!

[Calnicky]

Doesn't anyone worry about security?! Are you planning to fence your yard and pond? Around here people steal both trees and koi, but then I do live in a large North American city. It looks great though!

 

[Adair M]

Curious, will @Dav4 have any input in regards to the "photo studio"?

I'm not seeing an outdoor wine rack or a conveniently located beer fridge?

Looks like it will be a great space, enjoy it!!

…...what's up with that JM forest-y looking piece in the foreground.....don't believe you've shared a peek of that one yet....

Well, one DOES have to get some exercise SOMEHOW! I think it would be worth it to have to come into the kitchen to select your next beer:

 

[Adair M]

Doesn't anyone worry about security?! Are you planning to fence your yard and pond? Around here people steal both trees and koi, but then I do live in a large North American city. It looks great though!

The perimeter is fenced. (Or will be.). I already have security cameras.

 

[Adair M]

Looks great. Any concerns about deer or other animals?

We do have deer, but they don’t get too close. My little subdivision backs to to the Soque River, and the wildlife prefers to stay close to it.

I see rabbits, squirrels, groundhogs, turkey and deer regularly. I have hummingbird feeders up, and the neighbor behind has all kinds of bird feeders.

I just don’t want herons.

 

[markyscott]

Well, one DOES have to get some exercise SOMEHOW! I think it would be worth it to have to come into the kitchen to select your next beer:

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Wasting a lot of shelf space on beer that is not Shiner.

 

[herzausstahl]

@Adair M May indirect you to www.gardenpondforum.com. It’s the bnut of pond forums. My bonsai knowledge is severely limited but I’m on there under the same handle. I have 2 ponds (3 1/2’ deep plus one 6’ deep connected by a 20’ stream. Lots of knowledgeable people there. I’ll warn you filters there is like soil here. If you don’t want koi I can suggest shebunkin goldfish. I have 2 bogs. Looks like a great set up.

 

[Adair M]

@Adair M May indirect you to www.gardenpondforum.com. It’s the bnut of pond forums. My bonsai knowledge is severely limited but I’m on there under the same handle. I have 2 ponds (3 1/2’ deep plus one 6’ deep connected by a 20’ stream. Lots of knowledgeable people there. I’ll warn you filters there is like soil here. If you don’t want koi I can suggest shebunkin goldfish. I have 2 bogs. Looks like a great set up. View attachment 254190View attachment 254191View attachment 254192View attachment 254193View attachment 254194View attachment 254195View attachment 254196View attachment 254197View attachment 254198

I knew there had to be an equivalent to BNut for ponds! Thanks for the link!

I’ve been addicted to watching the Aquascape videos on YouTube.

I’ve also learned there’s a divide between the koi purists and the “water feature” purists. I’m afraid I lean more towards the “water feature” side.

 

[Adair M]

Wasting a lot of shelf space on beer that is not Shiner.

Hey... I’m just happy it’s back on the shelf at the grocery store! They didn’t have any for months. I guess there was a Shiner shortage due to that big bonsai convention in Houston.

 

[Deleted member 21616]

Aquascape

aquascapes you say? takashi amano's work and the iwagumi aquascapes are a good way to spend hours on the net

 

[Adair M]

aquascapes you say? takashi amano's work and the iwagumi aquascapes are a good way to spend hours on the net

I follow “ Greg Whitstock, the pond guy” on YouTube.

 

[Ingvill]

Wow, @Adair M ! That looks to become such a gorgeous garden
Please share pictures as the work begins?
I'm so excited for you !

 

[Jzack605]

I was pretty amazed by this when I came across it awhile back. The only way I’d ever have a pool.

 

[LanceMac10]

Well, one DOES have to get some exercise SOMEHOW! I think it would be worth it to have to come into the kitchen to select your next beer:

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It would seem you have EVERY taste/nationality/culture/need a sponsor stat, covered...well done!!!



In honor of full disclosure, I prefer a bit of a walk for my next wobbly pop....ya' know, check my wobble....





p.s. go charcoal and get a Weber Smokey Joe grill. Tailgate-size, but big capabilities!

 

[Adair M]

I was pretty amazed by this when I came across it awhile back. The only way I’d ever have a pool.

That’s a “European Style” swimming pond. There’s also a style called a “Recreation Pond” that looks more like a fish pond. It also has plants as filters.

This one is incredible:

 

[herzausstahl]

I knew there had to be an equivalent to BNut for ponds! Thanks for the link!

I’ve been addicted to watching the Aquascape videos on YouTube.

I’ve also learned there’s a divide between the koi purists and the “water feature” purists. I’m afraid I lean more towards the “water feature” side.

No problem. I’m definitely more a water feature guy myself. Koi keepers vary greatly as you said.

 

[Adair M]

First scoop!

 

[Adair M]

Now, he’s just making a mess!

 

[0soyoung]

Looks like an iron mine

 

[Adair M]

Looks like an iron mine

Yep! Lots of iron in Georgia red clay!

 

[barrosinc]

Cool design!!!!
50 bucks visit?