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Maine

OAITW r.2.0

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3. I'm thinking about building a natural pond.

Reply to Frasier Balzov (Reply #1)

Tue Jul 19, 2022, 08:43 PM

Jul 2022

For 2 reasons-

One, fire safety.
Two, wildlife.

A deep pool (8-9 ft), at one end , shallow (2 feet)) at the other end. Plant natural filtration plants. Maybe pay for a pounded well and solar pumps to keep it filled. Keep the beavers from inhabiting because, Giardia.

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Reflections on the 2022 summer, so far. [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Jul 2022 OP

So many millions under the heat dome right now. Frasier Balzov Jul 2022 #1

I'm thinking about building a natural pond. OAITW r.2.0 Jul 2022 #3

Good thinking. yorkster Jul 2022 #5

The Maine Tourist Bureau is looking for your sincere endorsements. magicarpet Jul 2022 #2

If I can make money endorsing this State....I am in! OAITW r.2.0 Jul 2022 #4

I am in a serious dry spell right now Maine Abu El Banat Jul 2022 #6