Above-Ground Ponds Are Easy: No Digging Required

By Newyorkrita
April 14, 2014

You can easily have a small decorative pond by using a preformed ready-made patio pond.

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Apr 13, 2014 7:34 PM CST
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Name: Susan
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Do you have any fish in there??
Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29
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Apr 13, 2014 7:53 PM CST
Name: Rita
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No, not now. I do put small feeder fish in for the summer. The racoons eat any larger fish. Sad
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Apr 13, 2014 8:05 PM CST
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Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
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Do you have to drain it in the winter?
Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29
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Apr 13, 2014 9:09 PM CST
Name: Rita
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Nope, but it does freeze. In the spring I just totally tip it over and wash it out. then refill.
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Apr 13, 2014 9:27 PM CST
Name: Becky
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The last time I looked, Home Depot had these very pre-fab ponds that I believe are what 35 gallons, Rita? They were selling them for about $30 each! Can't beat the price! I've had my 2 (which are exactly the same size as Rita's) for almost 10 years now and they still are holding up nicely!
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Apr 13, 2014 10:04 PM CST
Name: Rita
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Yes, they are 35 gallons. I have had mine for years now and just can't remember what I paid for it.
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Apr 14, 2014 3:21 AM CST

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A friend gave me two beautiful bowls a while back that I have been using as ponds. One has a type pf grass in it and the other has a waterlily. I can't put fish in them because they are in my lanai and the fish would become cat-entertainment... Blinking
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Apr 14, 2014 6:43 AM CST
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Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
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I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Level 1 Avid Green Pages Reviewer Hibiscus Dragonflies Daylilies
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Thanks for the information!! I have been wanting one for a long time and too much work for me. My DH had a friend when he was younger who had an old fashioned bath tub outside with gold fish in it. During the winter they would be swimming around under the ice. LOL. This is wonderful, now I can have a real pond and afford it too.

@dutchlady1 Hetty....LOL!
Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29
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Apr 14, 2014 9:14 AM CST
Name: Rita
North Shore, Long Island, NY
Zone 6B
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The added plus is that you can move your pond anytime you want to.
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Apr 14, 2014 2:19 PM CST

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Here is my mini pond.
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Apr 14, 2014 4:19 PM CST
Name: Rita
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Looks great Hetty! Thumbs up
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Apr 14, 2014 5:59 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Level 1 Avid Green Pages Reviewer Hibiscus Dragonflies Daylilies
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I agree Very nice Hetty!
Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29
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Apr 15, 2014 8:29 AM CST
Name: Andi
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How deep is you pond with the water lily? Do you bring your fish inside for the winter with a small pond? I haven't seen the ponds in Home Depot, but I am going to have to look!
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Apr 15, 2014 8:47 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Level 1 Avid Green Pages Reviewer Hibiscus Dragonflies Daylilies
Bee Lover Dahlias Butterflies Hostas Birds Lilies
I agree Thumbs up
Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29
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Apr 16, 2014 6:32 AM CST
Name: Glen Ingram
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I have been looking at them here - All over $100, which I think is a bit steep.
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Apr 16, 2014 8:06 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Level 1 Avid Green Pages Reviewer Hibiscus Dragonflies Daylilies
Bee Lover Dahlias Butterflies Hostas Birds Lilies
I think everything is higher in the spring. Beautiful cat! Lovey dubby
Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29
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Apr 16, 2014 10:51 AM CST
Name: Rita
North Shore, Long Island, NY
Zone 6B
Charter ATP Member Seed Starter Tomato Heads I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Vegetable Grower Lover of wildlife (Raccoon badge)
Birds Garden Ideas: Master Level Butterflies Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Roses Photo Contest Winner: 2016
Yes. wait till fall and all the ponds get marked down. Best time to buy.
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Apr 16, 2014 5:36 PM CST
Name: Glen Ingram
Macleay Is, Qld, Australia (Zone 12a)
(Lee Reinke X Rose F Kennedy) X Unk
Amaryllis Hybridizer Canning and food preservation Lilies Native Plants and Wildflowers Orchids
Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Pollen collector Lover of wildlife (Raccoon badge) Plays in the sandbox Sedums Seed Starter
That is an interesting strategy - I will give it a few weeks and look again.
The problem is that when you are young your life it is ruined by your parents. When you are older it is ruined by your children.
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