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[MACH5]

Among the work that I am currently doing in my bonsai garden, I recently added a large ceramic container paired with a rain chain to collect and hold water. The reflective quality of the water really helps add a cooling and soothing effect specially on a hot summer day. I added a couple of dwarf water lilies to create a simple and beautiful water garden.

 

[whfarro]

Love it.

 

[Giga]

stop making my yard look so bad.....





beautiful btw

 

[jk_lewis]

Very nice. How are you going to keep the skeeters down?

You might want to add a submersible pump to create a fountain. The moving water will solve the mosquito issue and the sound of the water does make a sunny patio feel a bit cooler.

 

[MACH5]

Very nice. How are you going to keep the skeeters down?

You might want to add a submersible pump to create a fountain. The moving water will solve the mosquito issue and the sound of the water does make a sunny patio feel a bit cooler.

Thanks Jim! I am working through that. Yes most likely I will be adding some sort of pump. Luckily I have an outlet not far from it so it won't be too difficult. Fish of course would solve the problem as well but it adds a level of complexity that I don't want at this time.

 

[LanceMac10]

A couple of drive sprockets from a drill rig welded together on top of a cinder block pyramid built around a pump in a hole.


In lieu of a water chain, we went with a water pipe. I like yours better.

 

[AboveBeyond]

I really like it!

 

[RichKid]

Beautiful.

 

[Littlejoe919]

So sweet! Thank you for the idea.

 

[Nybonsai12]

I'm always impressed and interested with whatever it is that you share from your garden. must be a pleasure to walk through that nice space you have created for your trees.

 

[MACH5]

View attachment 79239 A couple of drive sprockets from a drill rig welded together on top of a cinder block pyramid built around a pump in a hole.

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In lieu of a water chain, we went with a water pipe. I like yours better.

Very nice set up Lance! You don't joke around when it comes to collecting rain water Let's just say mine is no where as efficient!

 

[MACH5]

I'm always impressed and interested with whatever it is that you share from your garden. must be a pleasure to walk through that nice space you have created for your trees.

Thanks NY! Well for years I had my trees on benches but no surroundings to view them properly. I got tired of it, and having the luxury of having a bit of space around me I simply had no excuse.

 

[JudyB]

Very nice. You could do a mosquito dunk in the water if you wanted to leave it still. Lance, that's a nice system, I have several in different locations.
Nice photography, and a beautiful yard and setting, thanks for letting us in!

 

[Dav4]

Between you and Brian, I have a HUGE case of yard envy. What a well constructed and thoughtful area to view beautiful trees and relax. The rain chain and container are perfect accessories to an already wonderful space. Man, I wish I had a flat yard!!

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Time for another visit Dave!
The new yard is taking a lot of getting used to. More sun, more wind, more water! Less fence!
Serg, I dig it! Hope to visit one day.

 

[Cadillactaste]

What a charming addition! Thanks for sharing...that is so beautiful.

 

[GrimLore]

Yes most likely I will be adding some sort of pump.

Looks great and no need for a pump! We use something called Mosquito Dunks and they work great and are safe. My Wife wraps one with a stone in cheese cloth to keep it in one piece and submerged. We use one and put in a fresh one every 6 weeks or so. Enjoy and thanks for sharing http://www.lowes.com/pd_92460-1643-MODU1_0__?productId=3047384

Grimmy

 

[discusmike]

Nice set up Mach,that maple in the background is beautiful!!

 

[MACH5]

Looks great and no need for a pump! We use something called Mosquito Dunks and they work great and are safe. My Wife wraps one with a stone in cheese cloth to keep it in one piece and submerged. We use one and put in a fresh one every 6 weeks or so. Enjoy and thanks for sharing http://www.lowes.com/pd_92460-1643-MODU1_0__?productId=3047384

Grimmy

Yep Judy mentioned the same. I may give them a try. Thanks!

Nice set up Mach,that maple in the background is beautiful!!

Thanks Mike! That is my twin trunk arakawa. First year I have placed it in full sun all year. So far no leaf scorch whatsoever. I knew they were more resistant to it but didn't know to what extent. So I decided to see for myself.

 

[jk_lewis]

We use something called Mosquito Dunks and they work great and are safe.

Yeah but then you have these ugly little doughnut thingies floating in your pool. The pump/fountain combo is aesthetically pleasing.