devonpete
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| Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 8:19 am Post subject: 'Props' for water features |
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I found this old photo of one of my previous efforts (possibly of six years ago), and thought it might be of interest to others...use of decorative 'props', etc. The flagon had a handy hole in the back, presumably where a tap once went (?) so it was easy just to pass the pipe from the pump into it.
Pete.
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Frank
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I bet that sounds even better than it looks Pete  I wonder why there was a hole in the bottom of the flagon in the first place?
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eileen
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| Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 10:54 am Post subject: |
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I've used a 'prop' at the top of my waterfall too Pete - not a flagon but a strange carved stone with a hole in it. Your photographs are smashing - keep them coming. 
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| Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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Great idea, Eileen. Looks great, probably sounds better.
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we bought a stone frog that did not look right just by the pond so its had a hole drilled in its mouth and is now the pond feed not as though you can see much of it its covered in moss.
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Primsong
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| Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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I love it - gives a great focal point at the top without being garish about it.
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I think it is just great.I love ponds.
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cajunbelle
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| Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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That looks really good, now I want a pond.
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Primsong
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Me too - though I think the ones I really like are the whatcha-callums where the water pours down and just 'disappears' into the rocks and plants to cycle around without the standing water to care for.
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| Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 3:35 am Post subject: |
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They call them pondless waterfalls, but they are not as easy as you might think to tend. Watch for a blog on them.
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MyGirlFriday
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I would love instructions on building a pondless water feature....
I have also heard them called disappearing fountains!
I want one to "appear" in my yard!!!
mgf~ 
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mbwest
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| Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 1:12 am Post subject: |
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I love that.
im hoping to build a water feature if i get the time, you have inspired me,
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