I Built a Backyard Pond 3 Years Ago, Here's What It Looks Like Today
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28 күн бұрынI had @GregWittstockThePondGuy out to the homestead to review the Epic Pond! Greg is the owner of Aquascapes, who came out to install this pond just over three years ago. See what he thinks of it, and what I could do to make it even better!
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@GregWittstockThePondGuy 26 күн бұрын
“I ❤ MY JOB!”
@smas3256 25 күн бұрын
Thanks. Great ideas.
@Shart-santha 19 күн бұрын
I can tell! You have so much knowledge, it was really awesome listening to you talk about even the smallest details!
@Chet_Thornbushel 26 күн бұрын
I’d LOVE to see Jacques do a smaller container pond! I love a natural looking dug-in pond but I think there are also very neat and accessible pond options that he could explore that could be more of a tucked in, concise feature. And let’s be honest…he has already maxed out his space and isn’t a big maintenance fan. So a small galvanized trough or a wine barrel or something like that would be a really cool juxtaposition to Kevin’s pond. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for that to be the case because I think ponds are so important for gardeners to have and understand to benefit the ecosystem of their space. But not everyone can handle or wants a big one 🩵
@allegraa6000 24 күн бұрын
Yes, please! I want to build a decktop container pond this summer and would love this. Kevin's pond is incredible but also so aspirational. Would love to learn how to maintain a smaller system for some basic water plants and dragonfly habitat.
@Idontwantachannel67 20 күн бұрын
Yes I would love to see how to make a smaller pond for myself that is low maintenance. How do you keep raccoons out of the pond and from eating the fish?
@Shart-santha 19 күн бұрын
Fantastic idea! I was thinking of doing something similar myself! I’d love to see what they do so I can learn from any mistakes 🤣🤣.
@Phalaenopsisify 26 күн бұрын
Looks nice but the pond man seemed surprised by you suggesting the hens could eat the fish! On the topic of adding lights I would suggest being a bit conservative with artificial light, insects and many other wild animals get stressed and their sense of daytime and nighttime is disturbed, light pollution is a big and global problem.
@sherriianiro747 26 күн бұрын
Exactly - light pollution bad for migrating birds too!
@theheardhomestead 26 күн бұрын
Yeah he was a little put off by the chickens eating the fish. But he is a fish/pond guy. Not a homesteader like Kevin that thinks of ways to use things right there in the homestead.
@intelligentfemales1587 20 күн бұрын
I am not a fan of outdoor lights either. If you must light the outdoors, please use as few natural temp, downward facing fixtures as possible. The night sky provides all the light we need, if we are not in tree cover .
@user-xq1yo2yw6x 14 күн бұрын
Artificial light in natural pond...Yeah, it will be a crime. Also, fish need to sleep as well otherwise they will be stressed and hiding all the time.
@jakobbodnar9360 26 күн бұрын
When you do your pond clean out, save the muck for your garden!! Use a large barrel to settle out the muck. Very high in nutrients and diatoms.😊
@borisnecakovski3805 26 күн бұрын
When he said cull I was like oh damn thats a bit mean, and Kevin probably thinking okay cull cull, chickens! Then Kevins idea is announced, hes like "or I mean, you could give them away" 😂
@jakobbodnar9360 26 күн бұрын
When you visit your fish put your hand in the water every day. Sometimes with food. They will come say hello more often. Mine follow me around the pond, it's very cute.
@selenacy 26 күн бұрын
I lol’ed at Greg’s reaction to Kevin’s idea of feeding the mosquito fish to the chickens 😅
@SarahJeanMurray 24 күн бұрын
That made me laugh. He couldn't form words for a moment. 😂
@r.e.m2676 22 күн бұрын
I delivered some of the rock for that build. Highly impressive build. One day I hope to have a pond of such scale.
@user-ei2qn9kv1m 25 күн бұрын
When the lens got close to the pond, I thought it was a wild aquascape. Wildness can be found even in small ponds😲 I was surprised that it was possible to create such an original aquascape.🙀 That fluffy grass is also really nice😊 I watched a video about American stones and rock a while ago. To be honest, I thought those rocks and stones were amazing. Close to art Dynamic or delicate Honestly, I was so surprised that I lost my nerves It seems like there is a world out there that I don't know yet.
@ethernetgirl2001 26 күн бұрын
the laugh at the beginning is so silly lol
@808DooTS 26 күн бұрын
Pond is looking good, some nice recommendations from Greg no surprise! I was in the aquarium/pond keeping hobby long before I got into gardening, watching Greg the Pond Guy and many others and now getting into gardening to see Greg show up. It's safe to say there's a lot of bene-fish-al (not sorry) overlap between keeping aquariums and gardens. With that said, if you're planning to regularly cull the mosquito fish perhaps consider turning them into your own fertilizer and see how one of the beds/crops perform. Would LOVE to see a vid on that! I know some people who have a lot of fish (fishers, breeders, or invasive control efforts) might give their scraps/culls to gardeners or farmers. The hens would probably love some surf to go with their turf too, either way it will eventually make it to the garden.
@BigboiiTone 25 күн бұрын
What a great guy. Glad you had him on the show for the "hot rod pond!" And I am surprised Kevin never had done the bro hug. You'd think a bunch of young guys would have all the handshakes and hug techniques down
@brianmoore4299 26 күн бұрын
Jacques would have to sacrifice some growing space for that to occur. You are genuinely a generous individual for gifting him a pond. Your pond looks fantastic BTW
@woodydietz7512 25 күн бұрын
Great information and conversation. Perfect
@peggythomas2103 11 күн бұрын
I have a koi pond that needs to be drained and cleaned up. New filters and clarifier to have clear water and see all the fish. But being retired it’s a lot to do by oneself. I had emptied it two years ago and went away for five weeks for birth of a new granddaughter and came home and my clear water was green again. Omg it made me sick to see that. So hopefully I can find someone to help teach me and help cleaning it up. I love listening and watching the fish and waterfalls are so calming.
@trayvixk4642 26 күн бұрын
I can't believe it's already been 3 years since Kev's gotten the pond. It looks wonderful and I love the fluffy Mexican feather grass.
@jiraniku6550 19 күн бұрын
This is a crossover that i really love
@zombiebychoice 26 күн бұрын
end of the video with the "this pond would REALLY be a 10/10 with gamer lights"
@jelegget 25 күн бұрын
I feel like my man was not ready for the, "feed'm to the chickens"
@simplifygardening 22 күн бұрын
Love Gregs channel and ponds looking great pal
@GregWittstockThePondGuy 22 күн бұрын
👊
@christinawyckoff2164 22 күн бұрын
💕 love the strawberry 🍓🍓🍓🍓 I have lots of them tiny strawberry 🍓😋 beautiful around the pond 👍
@smile30981 22 күн бұрын
Absolutely stunning! The feather grass is so beautiful, I wish I had a place on my property for it.
@jnhetzer16 25 күн бұрын
I would love to see a video on passion fruit care and growing tips!
@mariokristina 15 күн бұрын
I love the epic koi pond. So happy to see this update
@azokalum 26 күн бұрын
Neat to see the progression and the Q & A sesh too. Thanks 🙂
@terrivance8750 20 күн бұрын
Kevin, Soooo happy to see Bobka again! 😃 When did she come back? 😊
@tahursh637 26 күн бұрын
Will you be filming the clean out? That would be interesting!
@epichomesteading 26 күн бұрын
Definitely!
@mybelovedchaos 26 күн бұрын
Fish are very good for hens, its a good idea to feed the excess mosquito fish to the hens. Good thinking Kevin!
@JustMooshie 18 күн бұрын
The pond looks gorgeous!
@kittiew260 26 күн бұрын
Wow, how quickly 3 years has gone by. Looking fantastic
@PlantObsessed 26 күн бұрын
Whoa whoa... You cheating on Jacque? He is your giggle buddy. 😂
@GoingGreenMom 26 күн бұрын
So cool seeing an analysis of a mature ish pond ecosystems.
@gardeningfun7657 23 күн бұрын
Love the pond! and the ideas for the lights. Yay!
@melanieg760 26 күн бұрын
Love this! It is so beautiful! Good job!
@Fairyofthegarden 26 күн бұрын
I've been watching you since the beginning. I simply love your videos. They bring so much fun and excitement. Watching you and your channel evolve has been a highlight for me. Thank you for teaching me so many amazing things, and for keeping me laughing
@buttonenfuego 26 күн бұрын
Jacque... DON'T. I have a pond but takes up space and is one more thing to clean and up keep. Plus if your dogs love water it will be keeping them out all the time
@carladelagnomes 14 күн бұрын
In all this information I was glad to hear that Bobka had been found!
@TinMan445 26 күн бұрын
Dang those koi are big bois now! They look awesome
@shareenbean 25 күн бұрын
My mom’s koi love being hand fed and it just happened over time. One that even liked to be pet!
@NihilusTheGreat 26 күн бұрын
That pond looks great Eric! Great job to everyone involved
@Playitagaindian 26 күн бұрын
Armeria plant-the green spikey mounds with pink pom-pom flowers.
@vickibarana7635 25 күн бұрын
Love this! Got some great tips from Greg in this one!
@megneticred 25 күн бұрын
Im so excited for the pond glow up!
@brandon8900 26 күн бұрын
Interesting, I had cannas in a planter last year, I'm surprised how adaptable they are to different conditions.
@epichomesteading 26 күн бұрын
They're going NUTS in the pond right now
@saal0 26 күн бұрын
The laughing bit felt like cheating
@BeLikeNexus 23 күн бұрын
This guys a character
@johndesrocher4289 25 күн бұрын
Submarine rides would make that area a 11/10. Probably.
@rachelt761 26 күн бұрын
Dianthus or “pinks” are that plant you are forgetting the name of ❤ I have some in pots that I will move to the landscape later in the season ❤
@867diesel 26 күн бұрын
very nice and peaceful
@Shroomunati 26 күн бұрын
Imagine a dog in Kevin’s backyard
@ZebtronInc 20 күн бұрын
The cat is back!!!
@terrivance8750 25 күн бұрын
Kevin, OMGosh--has it really been THREE WHOLE YEARS?!!! 😯😯😯
@D4ni3773 16 күн бұрын
Great video!
@user-rc9iu7ng6o 26 күн бұрын
How many fish do you have kevin and where did you get them from
@ThoradansWall 24 күн бұрын
I liked your Mexican feather grass but learned they’re actually listed as invasive in California! 😮
@Lisa-zp4pc 25 күн бұрын
A pondless waterfall in jacques natural plant area would be nice since it would be a smaller footprint and a peaceful sound/look by their outdoor seating area.
@debbiemarquis3231 26 күн бұрын
The fish seemed to like the shade from the lilies..
@marissawagner1466 26 күн бұрын
Koi crunchies link please!!
@BeauteeInTheGarden 24 күн бұрын
💚Very Nice!!!
@NorthToSouthChannel 26 күн бұрын
LOL the laughing intro again but its GREG!!!
@athomewithelisa 26 күн бұрын
The pink flower you forget the name of is Armeria:)
@chrislewis6574 26 күн бұрын
Ha! I first read the title as ‘Eric’ Pond Update and thought: why is Eric rearing his mischievous head again? 🤣
@r.e.m2676 22 күн бұрын
The fact that the pond there is about 10 times bigger than it looks is crazy. You could bury a van in that thing and not know it’s there.
@lexnite22 26 күн бұрын
14:50 what are those trees with the red flowers, in the background?
@paladinsmith7050 26 күн бұрын
Cat tails are edible and should be easy to plant.
@brendah632 26 күн бұрын
I got some mosquito eating fish for free from our local mosquito control. I had to sign a paper that said I wouldn’t release them into any local waterways.
@TinMan445 23 күн бұрын
I’m surprised there aren’t epic bees yet.
@judymckerrow6720 26 күн бұрын
I would LOVE to have a pond. There is NO way that I can afford one though ☹️💐💚🙃
@bjo867 26 күн бұрын
Ah pond guys on your channel
@tpen891 26 күн бұрын
Want to get in on the buy 3 and get one free but my Mother-in-law just pass and don't have the time to talk to my husband right now about the deal. Just got three a few weeks ago and still need 8 more to complete my garden.
@tory464 26 күн бұрын
💙👍nice!
@sonholee5769 26 күн бұрын
Are you still doing bird baths/houses? How about bee habitats like little bamboo sticks I've seen ads for? I'd love to help out local fauna...
@SouthernRVHomestead 25 күн бұрын
What can I put in my turtle pond that they won’t eat them
@CallintheGUNSHIP 15 күн бұрын
BIG fish
@adamtash2891 26 күн бұрын
can you make the pond bigger? idk why but every time I see the pond I want it to be bigger lol
@leonalisa9163 23 күн бұрын
Only a 9!?!? 😱
@samanthamay5636 26 күн бұрын
Wait a minute....Babka is back?! ❤
@theheardhomestead 26 күн бұрын
No, it’s Fabka. Fake Babka. That’s what they named her.
@wild-radio7373 26 күн бұрын
🥰👍
@graveyardbby7709 26 күн бұрын
FABKA❤️
@unstab1e_272 26 күн бұрын
hahahahahaah!
@leviduve4001 26 күн бұрын
1st comment
@theoverworkedgardener5648 26 күн бұрын
Pondering about ponds.😅
@questioneverything6489 26 күн бұрын
Kevin doesn’t have 100,000 views and 10 seconds he fell off. 😂
@epichomesteading 26 күн бұрын
I failed
@DJ64765 26 күн бұрын
Maybe if Eric was still on the team...
@questioneverything6489 26 күн бұрын
I kid we love you and thank you for all the knowledge.
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