I have subscribed to this channel because this guy has the patience for this just like me. I got in inspired with ponds recently and spent a lot of money to buy Equipment so that I can do it for my home and maybe do business. I purchased a mini 2Ton excavator 16000$, small wheel loader 10,000$, Trailer 3000$, pumps, water modules, lights, EPDM liner etc. This channel is just perfect for me because we share the same climate. Thanks.
Sectioned off 2/3rds of my smaller wetland from the ducks and chickens so I can finally plant out some of my pond. Pretty excited. Got a japanese maple, juniper, and rose of sharon in already. Now going to get some ground cover and other stuff. I think being forced to design everything with no soft edging really helped my skill at setting rocks at least lol.
I love your ponds... they aren't overdone... you know how the big guys in the business like to really overdo ponds and yours look natural and soothing... You should try Hyacinth Bean Vine--it's gorgeous and grows large in one season...grows up a trellis or a rope and bellows out at the top... maybe get creative and put some very tall rods 10ft or taller with a rope-wrapped around it and it will grow to the top and bellow out... will give some height around the pond ... smells great too... green leaves with purple undersides and beautiful purple flowers---plant full sun---collect seeds when they are dry and brown then replant... give to friends---they love water so they may like their toes in the pond...
I am inspired to rethink about and redesign our pond in the village home. It's in Bangladesh and no one decorates pond here. Our pond is large and used for growing fish. I still have no idea where to start as it large. but I watch your videos to learn more and more.
This is great information, thank you. 😊 I like to know what is native to Australia and the conditions the plant needs; you nailed it. Any updates on plants and how to care for them, what to do if they become invasive etc would be much appreciated.
For around a pond a dwarf nandina they look good year round and are low maintenance. Inside the pond some milfoil awesome to soften the edges and the fish will enjoy hiding in it. Of course in the deeper areas a water lily or 2. Good luck with your project 👍
We have a few highly poisonous species native to the area. But I haven’t seen any for the last 12 years. I’m not sure if that’s a good or bad thing. I love biodiversity but would prefer the killers stick to the bush and not my backyard.
My pond is just about a year and a half old. Do you find ponds do better as they age? I'm still struggling with string algea and murky water. Pond is huge i know I need more filtration. Still working on adding more plants
Experts always say that ponds get better with age. And to a degree they do as the plants establish and the gardens grow in the ponds look more natural. But murky water and string algae shouldn’t be a problem in a well designed pond after 18months. Like you say more filtration. You can never have enough.
I do need glasses. But I don’t see liner at the bottom of the ponds? I see some on the edges. This doesn’t bother me as the plants will fill that in over time. I like to be able to easily inspect the edges as they settle over time and can create low spots.
can you replace that dang plastic chair with something wooden or some other classy material?? sheesh. After all the work you put into the pond, you go and undermine it with a plastic chair focal point. lol
I have subscribed to this channel because this guy has the patience for this just like me. I got in inspired with ponds recently and spent a lot of money to buy Equipment so that I can do it for my home and maybe do business.
I purchased a mini 2Ton excavator 16000$, small wheel loader 10,000$, Trailer 3000$, pumps, water modules, lights, EPDM liner etc.
This channel is just perfect for me because we share the same climate. Thanks.
Great to hear Saeed. All the best with your business 👍
Your pond(s) are absolutely beautiful; you’re very modest.
Thanks Eric. They provide me lots of enjoyment.
Sectioned off 2/3rds of my smaller wetland from the ducks and chickens so I can finally plant out some of my pond. Pretty excited. Got a japanese maple, juniper, and rose of sharon in already. Now going to get some ground cover and other stuff. I think being forced to design everything with no soft edging really helped my skill at setting rocks at least lol.
Nice 👍
I love your ponds... they aren't overdone... you know how the big guys in the business like to really overdo ponds and yours look natural and soothing... You should try Hyacinth Bean Vine--it's gorgeous and grows large in one season...grows up a trellis or a rope and bellows out at the top... maybe get creative and put some very tall rods 10ft or taller with a rope-wrapped around it and it will grow to the top and bellow out... will give some height around the pond ... smells great too... green leaves with purple undersides and beautiful purple flowers---plant full sun---collect seeds when they are dry and brown then replant... give to friends---they love water so they may like their toes in the pond...
I’ll look into it 👍
I am inspired to rethink about and redesign our pond in the village home. It's in Bangladesh and no one decorates pond here. Our pond is large and used for growing fish. I still have no idea where to start as it large. but I watch your videos to learn more and more.
It can be pretty and functional. A lot of the time it comes down to money.
Your pond is absolutely gorgeous!! I wish I could pick it up and move it to my yard.
Thanks 😊
This is great information, thank you. 😊 I like to know what is native to Australia and the conditions the plant needs; you nailed it. Any updates on plants and how to care for them, what to do if they become invasive etc would be much appreciated.
Fantastic Kev, I hope I can get these plants here in South Africa
I’d imagine you would. We have a lot of South African plants here. The climate seems very similar 👍
This was awesome, thank you. I live in Geelong and from this I now have a bit of knowledge of great plants that will survive our area.
Thanks Olly. Anything I use will work for you 👍
Perfect for me too 😊
Beautiful!!!
A very beautiful pond and thank you so much for taking the time to describe all of the plants. It's been extremely helpful!
Great list. You’ve got some great taste in plants. Reminds me of the years I spent working at a nursery.
Thanks 😊👍
Oh wow! This is fantastic! I wish you could work on my pond here in my home in Italy. Such a talented guy!! ❤️😍
Thanks mate 👍
Now That is some information you can PLANT your foot on.
Loving your gardens and ponds:)
Thanks 😊
Just amazing. Well done.
Nice! Another good one is water hibiscus!
Cool I’ve never grown that one. I’ll need to see if it’s available here. 👍
Love it🌱🌸🌿👍🌸🌺
😂 that’s awesome. Im so glad you’ve found them 👍👍
Very nice Bra
i love it
Nice 😘
thank you for this video!! I'm starting a pond and I was looking for some ideas! do you recommend any specifically for 1st timers?
For around a pond a dwarf nandina they look good year round and are low maintenance. Inside the pond some milfoil awesome to soften the edges and the fish will enjoy hiding in it. Of course in the deeper areas a water lily or 2. Good luck with your project 👍
@@Ozponds I appreciate you taking the time to answer my comment!! I subbed and look forward to more pond videos!!
Do you know if there are any edible plants that can serve as pond plants?
Off the top of my head- Taro, water chestnuts, mint, water cress. Some people will grow lettuce and strawberries in their bog filters.
Do you ever have to deal with snakes around your ponds?
We have a few highly poisonous species native to the area. But I haven’t seen any for the last 12 years. I’m not sure if that’s a good or bad thing. I love biodiversity but would prefer the killers stick to the bush and not my backyard.
My pond is just about a year and a half old. Do you find ponds do better as they age? I'm still struggling with string algea and murky water. Pond is huge i know I need more filtration. Still working on adding more plants
Experts always say that ponds get better with age. And to a degree they do as the plants establish and the gardens grow in the ponds look more natural. But murky water and string algae shouldn’t be a problem in a well designed pond after 18months. Like you say more filtration. You can never have enough.
@@Ozponds thanks for the reply. I'm sure thats the case here. Well continue to add filtration until we get it right.
Do you have a heavy clay soil there?
Yes
was the species of bacopa you use, monnieri ?
Yes correct 👍
Cool thank you
0:52 shouldn't you fix the view of the pond liner there? it's such a shame to see that at the bottom of such a good looking feature
I do need glasses. But I don’t see liner at the bottom of the ponds? I see some on the edges. This doesn’t bother me as the plants will fill that in over time. I like to be able to easily inspect the edges as they settle over time and can create low spots.
@@Ozponds aight :) nice job indeed
can you replace that dang plastic chair with something wooden or some other classy material?? sheesh. After all the work you put into the pond, you go and undermine it with a plastic chair focal point. lol
the chair only bothers me so much because everything else is so gorgeous btw
😂 we are looking for some nicer chairs. But I am the budget pond man it’s gotta be a good looking chair at the right price 😉
@@Ozponds you can do it, I believe in you!