Mini-ponds

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Professionals MN Broker #40288835

    "What is a mini-pond", you may ask "and why would I want one?". Mini-ponds are a mini-ponds a mini-ecosystem and you only need a container that holds at least four gallons of water.  It is a good start to water gardening without a major committment and the expense.  A large permanent pond can easily cost over $10,000.

    For a container try a salvaged claw-foot bathtub, a galvanized horse trough or an old whisky barrel.  Water plants are available at larger garden centers along with some electrical accessories.  Fish can be inexpensive gold fish, one male betta ( not 2) or you could splurge on a few koi.

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Comments (7)

Karen Anne Stone
New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate

Kathleen:  What a cool idea you have shared with us.  I have never heard of this before.  It sounds like you really need to know what you are doing to make this work, though.  I would be quite lost at this... LOL.  Thanks for sharing.

Aug 09, 2008 05:42 PM
Karen Anne Stone
New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate

By the way... I am not sure... but I don't think I remember seeing your current picture as it is... so, if it is new ?  It looks great.  Actually... that sounded silly.  If it is new, or if it is old... it looks great both ways... LOL.

Aug 09, 2008 05:44 PM
Kathy Passarette
Creative Home Expressions - Mount Sinai, NY
L.I. Staging/Decorating

Kathleen ~ This is a great idea, especially for those who want to decorate smaller patios. 

Aug 10, 2008 01:07 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I have several of these mini ponds.  Throw in one goldfish and it's a whole new ball game.

Aug 10, 2008 02:29 PM
Kathleen Lordbock
Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN
Keller Williams Realty Professionals

Karen Ann - Hello there - haven't heard from you for a while - the picture is fairly current - I keep switching the photos out to confuse people.

These container water gardens are simple, when you add fish a little more complicated but goldfish are pretty simple to keep alive.  This would work in Texas and goldfish can take a little cold ( but not MN cold!!!!!).

Aug 11, 2008 04:01 AM
Kathleen Lordbock
Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN
Keller Williams Realty Professionals

William - If only you could fish in these -   I didn't know goldfish could play ball - yours must be very intelligent!

 

Aug 11, 2008 04:09 AM
Kathleen Lordbock
Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN
Keller Williams Realty Professionals

Kathy - these are great for city balconies, with  only room for a bistro set and a mini-pond. Water features are great but there is something special about  live plants.

Aug 11, 2008 04:14 AM

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