(Jacquard_The_Ripper) wrote in message news:3f0718c1.597920093@news...
Here's another question:

I'm interested to know if anyone has any general suggestions before we
start, based on their own experience.

Thanks,
Cynthia

Cynthia,

Wow! You're a brave soul to live in Zone 3! There are several
considerations to planning ponds, like trees, utilities, vantage
point, design, etc. Try the rec.ponds or visit www.garden-envy.com
for our tip-sheet on planning a pond.

Garden Envy