Out with the old, in with the new.

Replaced the old pond with a new bigger and better one.  This is one of at least two planned ponds for the garden.  If income permits, I will be installing one more that will flow into this pond.  This pond is running a 4100 gallon per hour pump with bio falls and bio-filter and skimmer pump box.  This will also feed the other pond and there is also two valves for controlling water flows.  All pond stones are cement in to keep them in place and to keep them from damaging the 45 mil pond liner.  All labor was done by me and by hand.  I could have made a much better landscaped pond if I had the use of heavy equipment.  Although I'm happy with the end results, it could have been more dramatic with larger stones in some areas and if I wasn't pushed for time.  You know, because of winter coming here shortly. lol   

Total cost of pond was under $2000.00

An offset falls has a more natural appearance than water falling from the highest point, which can cause the undesired "volcano look". 

Flat smooth rocks for sitting and interaction are placed in a couple of spots.   

Landscaping of native aquatic plants and drought tolerant plants will help soften the hardscape, and will go in as time and money allows. 

This is the back view of the hardscape.  Most of the bigger bolder I rolled from hundreds of feet away.

Showing the different depths of the pond, shallow areas are a must for frogs and sunbathing for the fish.