My own suburban Eden
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My own suburban Eden after the fish pond was replace with an in-ground spa/ool -
The original fish pond. -
Digging out the spa-ool in the same shape and size as the fish pond, but deeper and includes a seat. -
Framing the spa-ool and adding in the pipes -
Reebar is added for strength -
The concrete is poured 10 inches thick -
The rocks and boulders that surrounded the fish pond are retained and used to "frame" the edge of the spa-ool -
The pebble finish plaster is sprayed on the inside of the spa-ool -
The finished spa-ool. -
Looking from the patio to the spa-ool. -
The patio near the spa-ool -
Rock area near entrance to the spa-ool.
I own a very small two-bedroom house which has an even smaller L-shaped back yard. After buying the house and struggling to make the grass grow under the shade trees I finally decided to dig a pond and surround it with gravel and potted plants. After several years of enjoying the pond, the waterfall and adding some fish, I felt an ongoing desire to "swim" in the pond on the hot Texas summer days. Finally, early in 2010 I changed the pond into an in-ground spa-ool that can be heated in winter, and still enjoyed in summer. I have done all the landscaping of my yard myself and it is relatively maintenance free.
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On July 13,2014 kathyb said:
"This is most impressive! I am purchasing a house in Fort Worth with a similarly small L-shaped back yard. Would you mind sharing any helpful info as far as pricing and maintenance? I had a large above-ground spa at my previous home but this is so much more attractive! Thanks for any helpful suggestions; you have created an amazing outdoor space! Kathy"