Pond pictures, at last!

The dates are printed on the picture. That was just before I put the plastic liner. I had burnt dry leaves to burn off the roots that may have been there, and removed the ash. Later, a layer of newspapers was spread all over and moistened. (They are all eaten up by the termites now) On top of it, the liner was spread.

I can tell you, that was a lot of work. The pit looks small, but the mud removed from there looked very voluminous!! It was more work spreading the mud around. I thought of digging another pit to put them in, but I dropped the idea!! LOL

That's my younger daughter standing there, in school uniform- that happens to be a Wednesday, so white uniform. Just before she left for school in the morning and I continued the garden work (as I had taken leave from office).

I think this was about a month later. Water had become black, as you can observe from the reflection of my D's clothes. I eventually changed the water partially and now it is looking clear. Notice the net to catch the heavy fruit from Aegle marmelos tree and the leaves. I have later put a mosquito net cloth beneath it to catch finer material from those trees. That is my favourite coffee-bench.

This is how my pond looks from the terrace. Those are gunny sheets that I used to protect my brug plants from scorching summer sun. I have now removed it. It had really helped. That lady in the background is waiting for a bus. Buses stop there regularly, almost blocking our entrance which is to that lady's left.

Very nice picture. You have a beautiful spot. Thank you sharing them.

Dinu, your pond is beautiful. How on did you dig such a perfect shape in that hard red dirt? I love the shelf, too. That must have been back breaking work.

Normally, we use a steel 'crowbar' for digging hard earth. Then the loose dirt is lifted out. Yes, it was a lot of hard work. When almost complete, I had to smoothen the inner surface with a brush and removed any sharp objects like stones jutting out. You have to see my other thread where I have given my 'action' step by step.

They say, the size of a tree is 'seen' when it is down and I add to that the volume of earth is 'seen' when it is dug out!

WOW Dinu, had no idea you were even putting in a pond. It looks fabulous. I actually like the second pic with the heavier rope to catch the mangos, has a real tropical feel to it. The last pic from the balcony is quite inviting! Great job!

Dinu
You made a very beautiful pond, I will try make same like your one , what you used ? There is a blue color border , what is that?
Thanks

It is 4 months old. Dug a hole, lined it with thick blue plastic, filled with water, put some plants and fish. That is the story in brief, but the debris from above troubled me a lot and prompted me to erect that netting, mainly to catch those fruits (not mango) from Aegle marmelos tree. They fall like bombs! Heavy and hard shells. There is another mosquito netting beneath that to catch the smaller particles like leaves, twigs and flowers. Now it seems to be okay. It was a lot of work changing water and cleaning the bottom of the pond without removing all the water. Its shape is almost like a big bath tub.

Beautiful back yard and pond.

I agree it has a very tropical feel, especially the from terrace

Very beautiful and peaceful Dinu. Great job!