I thought I would show off my 350 gallon pond which is really an inground stock tank, Then I put the rocks around to make it look like it belongs there.



I have Four O'Clocks growing in back of the pond in front of the shrubs there.

Serence and peaceful looking. Thanks, Rita.

Many of the daylily beds are about done blooming. Good thing I have the late bloomer sections.

The slope at the side of the driveway. It looked so beautiful when it was in bloom.




The front yard featuring the planterbox. Not much going on here either.



The very bloomed out plateau. Poor daylilies here are done, done, done blooming.

Terraces gardens. At least it looks good even without much daylily bloom. That is why I put the zinnias and portulacas here.



Closer Terraces.




Back yard late bloomers row. Well, you didn't think I wasn't going to show some of my daylilies blooming? They are blooming here.



Late Bloomers row again but taking in more of the backyard.

These lovelies are blooming in late bloomers row.



Same lovelies.



FINALE ANSWER also in same section.



So is END OF SEASON.

Lovely, thank you.

Rita, your pond is absolutey fantastic! I'm assuming you had help moving those rocks in -- or are they pumice rocks?

I had the guys that mow my grass and do all my terracing work do the rocks. Some of them are really big and no way could a move one. We went to the place they sell them, I picked out a pallet of the ones I wanted and had it delivered. Then the guys put them around the pond and cemented them so they can not move or fall in. Mostly I was pointing saying put this rock over there and so on

Well, you-all did a great job! It looks pretty natural, and I love the little bubbler in there.

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LAST REWARD is a nice late bloomer by Laura Harwood.



HARD TIMES shows off.



AUGUST FLAME keeps going.

AMOUR ULTIMA keep blooming also.



BEAUTIFUL EDGINGS still has afew blooms left.



Look at HARLANDS PRIDE. Looking at this clump you would think it was early July here not early August with all that bloom.



Closer Harlands Pride.

Love those blooms, especially LAST REWARD and HARD TIMES -- and love the clump of HARLANDS PRIDE -- no wonder it was their pride!

Those are all beautiful!!.

I love the pond Rita, it is so comforting and I bet the water sounds could lull a person into a nice nap. Lovely late bloomers too.

Rita, how do you keep the pond water from getting stagnant?? Are there special water conditioners you have to add to it???

You can see the water splashing up in the little fountain feature. I have a pump and combo Bio filter and UV filter which the water gets drawn thru when it comes up the fountain feature. Thats what keeps pond water clean and healthy. I do love that pond. I know it is not very big but I looked for two years for just the right "big" pond for my yard. I had my two small 35 gallon ponds which have no filters or splashers. I just drag out the hose and add more water from the bottom every few weeks. But this one while small from ponders point of view is what fit into my yard. If I had lots of room I would have a much bigger pond but you have to work with what you have.

Some backyard views to start off today.

Backyard View. Looking from the front of the backyard towards the back.




Backyard view from the very back looking towards the front.



Part of Late bloomers row.

some clump shots-


DANCING WITH SANDRA



LATE BREAKING NEWS



LATE ROUND



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VT HOME CAMPANION

Oh, I really love this last batch, Rita! I guess my favorite would be DANCING WITH SANDRA, followed closely by VT HOME CHAMPION and LATE BREAKING NEWS. Love those oranges!

Thanks, Betty. Clump shots always look good.


HARD TIMES



PINHILL CLARET SYMPHONY continues to bloom in my side yard.



NORTHWINDS CURLEY JOE also in the side yard.



BETTER LATE THAN NEVER and CHERRY CREAM PIE in the front yard.