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I've recently bought a house with an existing pond with 6 goldfish. I've done a good bit of maintenance but one thing puzzles me; there is an area about 2 x 4 feet that I have no idea of its purpose. It's above the waterline, there is a fountain and a waterfall elsewhere so don't think that was it. There's just a rock base so it doesn't look like anything was growning there.
It occured to me that maybe there was a statue or something.
I need some ideas on how to use that area creatively yet keeping to the natural look of the pond. Should I plant something there (if so, what?) or try something different?
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The whole pond view.
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It looks to me like indeed it's a "cove" for plants and/or statuary of some sort. I see some PERLITE in those rocks-- typical planting soil amendment.

You could put some sort of spitting statuary in there surrounded by some plants. I'm not sure what zone your in though. You could even leave some plants potted, so you could remove or rearrange when needed.

good luck !

carlos
--my ponds--

Hi drbarb,
I think a statuary would go nicely in that empty space, or perhaps a birdbath. At any rate, great pond! I wish you the best luck in its maintenance!

-Paul

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