Comments on: Grotto Pond is Complete

By: Carol

Carol — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:55:32 +0000

Hi Bonnie – thanks! It is becoming a really nice space. I love the sound of the water, and the cool southerly breezes that keep the grotto area cool in the summer.

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Fri, 22 May 2009 14:57:13 +0000

The space is looking so nice. I can just imagine as everything grows in what a natural, calming location it will be. Great job!

By: Carol

Carol — Sat, 16 May 2009 23:31:11 +0000

Hey Bob – there are still many finishing touches that will enhance the cool ambience of the pond area, but the feature already adds so much to the space.

I completely agree with you about the sound of moving water. Somehow makes you think cool thoughts, and it is soothing and relaxing. I already have visions of misters embedded in the trellis that go off every hour or so – ferns, moss, lighting….

What types of plants did you choose for your bog garden? I want to have a bog garden some day as well.

By: Bob Pool

Bob Pool — Sat, 16 May 2009 02:06:54 +0000

The new pond looks good. I like the water fall. We just added a bog garden this winter to help filter the water on it’s way to the rest of the ponds.

When people vist here and sit on our porch they always comment on how it seems cooler just because they can hear water trickling. Water sounds are worth having.

By: Carol

Carol — Thu, 07 May 2009 21:23:15 +0000

Hi Heather – thanks for the ‘pick’ & thanks for the compliment. We worked hard for two years to get all of this completed. I am looking forward to laying back and enjoying it all during the heat of the summer.

I checked out your blog. Very interesting. Idaho. Wow. I have a teammate at work who lives in Idaho. Somewhere near Boise I think. Your climate is a whole lot different than ours. A completely different set of challenges I imagine.

Thanks for stopping by & leaving a comment! – Carol

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 07 May 2009 19:54:32 +0000

Wow- your grotto is very cool! I love the waterfall and pond and the whole patio around it. What a fun place to have to hang out in. Great work!