"~ jan" wrote in message
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On Sun, 30 Mar 2003 12:14:04 -0500, "BenignVanilla" wrote:
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I do have a question where you mentioned 1 foot deep sloping to deep end.
I
hope this slope is hardly noticable because you will most likely at some
time need to stand in this pond, whether it's plant maintenance or netting
a fish, whatever. If the slope is too steep you will slip, even with the
best water shoes on. I have a slope in the Lily pond bottom that over a 15
foot span it drops from 24" to 27". No slipping. ~ jan
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First off, thanks for the interest in my new found addiction.

As for the slope, it needs work. In hindsight, the slope will look great, I
think, but will be a devil to walk on. I plan to etch small shelves that
should be barely noticeable, but will aid in access. I am doing the same
with the pebble/rock beach area. Currently the pebble/rock beach area swoop
down and around part of the pond. I plan to redig that and have small
"stairs" or "shelves" that hopefully won't be noticeable, but will allow
access, and allow me to pile up rocks, pebbles, etc. for my critter access
ramp.

BV.