It runs in the family....we like ponds and we cannot lie!

So, I have this area off my deck which used to have six Knock-Out Rose bushes. They had seen their day and needed to be extracted. I did this when the deck/pergola was being built last June. I was "supposed" to complete this garden with nice low maintenance shrubs and mulch; HOWEVER, I do like ponds. I like the sound of them, the look of them and watching my fish grow. I don't really like watching my fish die or having to deal with the maintenance of a pond, but.... after 16 months of not having a pond, I must have forgotten the work and effort involved because I decided to dig another one.

I figured it was a sign from God when at a church yard sale a few weeks ago I was able to score a pond liner for $10--actually it was $20, but shortly after I arrived the pastor announced ALL lawn & garden was 50% off. So, it was meant to be. I loaded my treasure up in the ol' mini van and off I went to dig a hole. I wish it was that simple, but this liner was a bit more complex than just throwing down a plastic liner which allow you a bit more error. I first had to remove the rest of the lava rock, then I had to dig a hole and then the rain came. Sigh.

The rain allowed me to go shopping and buy the rest of the supplies. I found a cheap rock place, Earth First in Sellersburg, IN. Awesome ladies who helped me realize I could load rocks in my minivan and I wouldn't have to pay the delivery fee. AWESOME! A few trips later and I have a nice stash of rocks.

I also needed a filter, a pump and since I have never had a rock waterfall....I thought why not? I called my brother who has a roaring pondless waterfall and got some advice. His budget was a tad bit larger than mine as I wanted to do mine for nothing....HA! My father also offered advice on what to do/not to do. I listened to what they offered and turned to the Internet for all other things. I found a pump at Harbor Freight for a fraction of the cost and with my 20% off coupon I was in heaven. I found Lowe's was cheaper than any where else for my tubing. Amazon helped me out with a larger filter and a liner to make my waterfall. I have spent hours on Pinterest. When I get tired of digging I go inside and research some more. It is an ongoing project!

I had the help of the Jedi Knights and Prince Charming yesterday. We made some mega progress!

While the dog also helped, she was more destructive than helpful. You can see the start of my waterfall in the background. I will continue to work on this today as the weather has dropped and it is a gorgeous day!