My pond today, gradually settling into its new location, ready for more plants and landscaping
Last summer I installed a small pond (my first) late in the season and never found time to plant it or landscape around it. Good thing: this year's b.i.g. backyard transformation project (still ongoing) required that I move the pond. (More on this later.)
By the time I got the pond relocated, it was rather late in the plant buying season to try and find a good water lily. The garden nurseries close by seem to wrap up their season in mid-July. Personally, I'm just getting the hang of summer by then and I wish they'd hold onto it too. In a moment of serendipity, I found the very last lily at one nursery in early August, in my desired colour: white.
Today the first bloom spilled wide open in the warm sun. (And closed up nice and tight by sunset). I have been a water lily fanatic for a very long time. This new addition to my little pond is most welcome.
A welcome beauty!
PS: Anyone else notice how the bubbles at lower right in the photo look like a frog? It's not, but maybe next year one will show up....
More
My $112 pond [link]
How to build an inexpensive pond biofilter (to mimimize the gunk) [link]
When a frog adopts your pond [link]
~~Melissa
4 nature lovers:
I'm certain that a frog will find your lovely pond with lily pads and all! Congratulations! Now you've the ranks of us that know the pleasure of growing water lilies. Cindy at Rosehaven Cottage
Your water lily is so pretty. Must be it like its new home:) I have always wanted a pond. (Some day!!) Yours is really neat. I can't wait to see the new project.
Beautiful, and well worth the wait! :)
(By the way, the soon-to-be unveiling of your new outdoor theatre stage will be well worth the wait, too.)
What is better than a water garden! I know a frog or two will find its' way into your oasis! Nice lily.
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