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The pond is done!

 

Berlynn and Spike (Spike is wearing the red sweater) check out the completed pond from the top of the waterfall!

The Crape Myrtle tree we planted at the far end should have plenty of new leaves by next spring.

The outdoor living room has been reconfigured and is a great place to sit and enjoy the water. (Thank you Stephen!)

Frankie, the tuinkabouter, enjoys his new spot under the branches at the top of the fern grove.
We moved the small Japanese Maple from its pot on the deck to the edge of the pond. 
To the left of the waterfall are a variety of grasses holding down the steep hillside.
We have a couple of fish in the pond, but since the weather has gone cold, we'll wait until next year before we get any more.
Somehow with all the changes that we've made, everything looks a bit more festive!  We'll be enjoying this area for a long time to come!