Here's a picture of the completed (well, for now) pond remodeling project, following The Pond Gnome's advice to replace the sandstone with rip rap. We think it came out pretty well.
There are some people who believe that ponds in the desert are a wasteful extravagance. Actually, ponds use less water than lawns and provide habitat for wildlife, including pollinator insects that help our garden produce. And pond sludge makes great organic fertilizer!
Our next project will be to remove the small patio to the left of the pond, and merge the two raised beds so that plantings will come all the way up to the pond and streambed.
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