The Sad Truth of My DIY Garden Pond
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- Three years ago I Built one of my favorite projects to date, the DIY Backyard Garden Pond. It was a real challenge to pull off and something that I'm truly proud of, even to this day. Sure it might not be the best looking thing around, but that's alright. It still does everything it's designed to do and it's been so enjoyable to have. However, the time for it had come and the sad truth of this pond, which I've known for awhile now, must be revealed. More on what's happening in the future... stay tuned.
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This was a fun one. Few projects took this long to make and had such an impact on my craft. I know it's not the best pond around, but it was my pond. I'll always think of it fondly and I hope you all enjoyed its series. Thank you so much for your support SerpaSquad and have a great weekend!
You too
I suspect that the reason to remove the pond... love the wildlife that has made that pond a home.
Will you be keeping the aqua scape pond??
I always liked this pond, the perfect blend of modern and natural.
You and Steve Wallis are two of my favorite UA-camrs. Two completely different channels ... but two good honest people making good content about something they are passionate about. Steve recently lost his wife but his community have all rallied behind him. We all felt compelled to do so because of who Steve is. I sense the same type of community here ... a rarity in today's social media. Keep being you.
Safe to say I'm saddened. This pond build helped me fight through chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant. I'm doing well 3 years later and often watch your videos. God's Blessings Tanner. You ROCK
Wow Chad, you have been thru a lot. But you are still here living your best life. That is awesome. Take care 🙂
@@denisem1632 You can fight over anything. I'm going to live... Mind inspiration is powerful along with therapy being anchored in Christ and the willpower of your personal circumstances. I wish you the Best of times. Stay Safe and Stay Blessed
@@chaddavid1528 Thanks 🙂
Glad your alright
The Pond will always be a part of this great channel's history Tanner. Cannot wait to see how you move forward from here!
Let's all take a minute to appreciate the editing of this video, defiantly an under appreciated aspect of your vids, btw them goldfish are awesome to watch swim around
Always very high-quality videos. A real standout compared to other channels.
Amen
"defiantly" or "definitely"?
his voice overs are the most wholesome thing on the internet. "koki is one of the best animals i ever had the please to steward" had me in tears, not gonna lie
agreed
I actually love how clunky and rectangular it is. It is beautiful in every way. It's like framed art!
Would love to see you do an hour or two of continuous filming of each scape you make. So we can watch your fish and creatures doing their thing. It’s so relaxing
A 2 hour pond tribute to this build would be great. Capital idea.
Honestly just make an hour-long video and I'd let it run on loop in the background of my life all the tine
I'm super sad to hear it has to come down, but that's life sometimes. Even with its faults this project is one of my favorites of yours. If/when I find myself settled I want to make a build like this. Normally I prefer more naturalistic things but the simple charm of the framed pond really won me over.
Absolutely agreed, same here --- waiting to move to a house where I can do about the same as that. Only I'd make a seat area out of the waterfall/filter box.
Why I am starting to CRY as I watch this. 😭 I've been following your channel for years now, since before you bought your house and had this pond. I remember sitting in my old apartment watching this pond build and longing to do the same one day. Now I watch THIS video from my own house, and all I need to do now is decide WHERE on my property to place my own pond.
If you build it, they will come. 🐸💕
Thank you for building such a wonderful and inspiring community here, Tanner.
good luck with your pond build.
That's so sweet. I hope your build goes well!
It’s a great build, I love the wooden perimeter. Watching you DIY all of it, by yourself, was so inspiring. Thank you for keeping us entertained with all your projects, sad to see this one go! 💚
Seeing you just go to the backyard and dig a hole inspired me to do the same. It's been a year since and has brought much joy and serenity to my life. I sincerely appreciate your dedication and creativity.
Such a cute petite pond that has a lot of love and care and thought poured into it! Seeing it and knowing how much you’ve improved since then it must be so fun seeing your old work and comparing it!
The shot at 12:03 of the frog calling and the resulting sound waves was so really cool to see.
I just went to the Japanese Garden in Portland, Oregon. This reminds me of the koi pond. The caretaker had a wooden stick they used to strike the wooden walking bridge, similar to your boarders, and the fish quickly headed over for feeding. It was amazing. I’m sorry you have to remove your pond. I’m sure you’ll have projects to love just as much, If not more.
The diy pond build is my favorite video of yours, i keep going back to it because I like to dream about how I could make a pond similar to yours for myself and your approach makes it seems more possible for me than ever! I’m excited for the future of your channel although sad to see the pond go
Thank you for the update! Honestly, it's hard to feel too bad about the pond going away, given that it can only mean something bigger and better coming eventually. Can't wait to hear more!
This build inspired me, and continues to inspire me, so very much. I will always look back on it fondly and with much admiration. Here's to bigger and better things!
You introduced me to my pond obsession, and now one of my biggest life goals is to build a pond and have a big beautiful garden! You really helped start my obsession with plants and gardening, and they’re really helping me turn my life around from being bedridden for 3 years, so thank you! 🥰🥰🥰
Thank You for sharing the experience from beginning to now. The pond now well established is exactly how it would in nature, which is what I love about it (overgrown and all). It's sad it will be dismantled but I'm sure you have something over the top in mind. Looking forward to it!!
I know you have a bright and exciting future with this channel. It is also clear you have a big heart and love all of your animals and designs. I am sorry to see this pond go, but I know you are doing what is best. Blessings.
Your pond is absolutely beautiful and people can see how much love and care you put into it. Your craftsmanship and gifts show through just how well everything has thrived. I'm saddened to hear it's being filled in but grateful to know these videos of it and your work will continue to exist. Be well and thank you for your videos. You are a true inspiration to me 🌻💗
I love the naturally formed feeling that time gives to the garden pond. Yes it seems its out of control but it also has a story now. It became many things for many animals in time. And the mess is just a mark of nature. I think you are underestimating yourself. All of your works are art. They are fantastic. But in the other hand, love how humble you are. Thanks for the work. Take care
This pond was great! You poured your heart and soul into this! I have loved watching you grow and educate ♥️
I can't believe it's been over 3yrs since you built this pond!
I signed the lease on my house 3yrs ago and your pond build inspired me to try summer tubs. That project was a labor of love and I definitely felt that appreciation of doing it all by hand! This is why your diy pond has been my favorite build since you moved to your new home. I definitely took notes and have rewatched the process more than I want to admit lol super excited for the future Tanner 👍
The Salamanders sense an addition to the family which will make it tough to have the pond in that open state, Or you're moving.
Awesome video. I also love that pond and have watch the build video several times. Thanks again for visiting this week! The project here is amazing. Excited about what’s next!
Hey I haven't even watched the entire video yet but I just wanted to comment on how much I LOVE the top view of the goldfish pond and also how good it is to see gold fish that are not in a tiny bowl. They look so cute kind of like water puppies.
Thank you for that video, I love this kind of stuff because many things are nice to look at, a fun project to do, but people don't think about the maintanance. It's sad that you have to tear it down, though. I'm sure you have your reasons and it looks amazing, that you did it yourself is really impressive, too. We will looking forward to the next videos! Take care of you.
The hardwork and passion that went into this project😭😭 the ingenuity, the understanding of the ecosystem, the overall creativity and craftsmanship.. I hate to see this pond go away.. You're the best at these forward thinking endeavours.
What a beautiful sentiment and closer for this project. I'm so glad to se that this one was a long term success. I'm very excited to see what you have brewing for the next chapter of this channel. Take care, and Peace
I love this video. Everyone always shows the beautiful ponds but rarely how much work it takes to maintain it.
The making of this pond were some of the first videos I watched of yours, and I'll be sad to see it go. Looking forward to the explanation, and seeing what you do next, your vids are always a calming moment in a sometimes very hectic world ❤️
Your videos come out at almost exactly the same time I get home from work and I always look forward to them. Keep at the good work.
Watching both your pond builds has made me want a pond for years. I am excited to see your new build, hopefully Ill be in a house by that point.
Awe, Tanner. I feared up watching this. I’ve watched since episode 2, lol. So sad to see the pond go, but I know it’s for good reason, bigger and better things. Can’t wait to see what you do next.
Nooo 😭 I think out of all your work this is one of my favorites. You as an artist have grown and may only see where you could’ve done better. But that’s the joy of creating. Of life. There is always another way of doing something. I’m sad to hear it has to be dismantled, it’s a beautiful memory.
That's a nice pond! I learned so much from my first pond and all the things I would do differently (that first pond is now 12-13 years old and ready to be totally redesigned). I went on to do a much bigger pond in my backyard. I put a bowl fountain in this pond: a large shallow bowl (like 3' across) filled with large decorative rock, with a water line coming up through the bottom so the water overflows the sides. Last year I had excess elephant ear bulbs, so just for fun I put a few in the bowl. Man did they like it there! They grew 5-6' tall with huge leaves. It looked spectacular. That one feature turned the pond into a tropical paradise. I have to clean the bowl out and replant the elephant ears each spring, but it's worth it. This year I added a few caladiums for color and they like it too.
I think I can sympathize when it comes to tearing down a build. I had to give up my hobby ever since I moved. I have kept my utensils and 2 tanks which became terrariums for the plants I kept. My new place is not as accommodating to have a fish tank. One day I will get back to it, for now I have the plants that I salvage as a reminder.
Much appreciated you revised this idea and point out the things you can improve everything looks amazing healthy btw
I would love to have a backyard pond like this. I’d like it to be a newt and frog pond though. I also live in the Pittsburgh suburbs. Btw this is the first channel on UA-cam I ever got into many years ago. So relaxing.
I love this pond. Thank you for the update video. I'm sad to see it go though.
The pond looks great despite some imperfections. 😊Love your content
It's sad to see it go, but we will always be able to enjoy it again with the videos, can't wait to see whatever you are planning!
I loved this pond! Great video. Thanks for sharing. Excited to see what is next.
Great work Tanner. By far one of the nicer and healthiest ponds I've seen.
The pond video is the video that earned you my subscription, it’s amazing to see all the amazing builds you’ve made since and the quality being outdone with every one! Sad to see it go but I’m sure you’ll make something great for all those goldfish!
The pond is beautiful 😍 It's sad that it will be gone soon 😔 Hooe you are feeling brighter Tanner 💚
I enjoyed watching when u first started this and I’m sad to see it go. It was a nice little masterpiece !!
I love your pond. The sound is just as beautiful and relaxing as the fish. Thanks for sharing. Keep on building.
I am sad it is the end of the pond but not the end of your fish and channel!!!! Your narration, tone, style and beautiful art is mesmerizing to watch/listen to. And I agree with others-a 2 hour stream of just your build-on a loop-would be the new asmr we need! 😃
Love this pond, it's so beautiful. Nothing gold can stay, and that's okay
It’ll be sad to see it go but you’ve got other projects to do and we understand. It’ll be missed but not forgotten. I can’t wait to see what you have up your sleeve!
I remember watching this build originally. It was really cool. Love your Chanel. Sorry to see the pond go
This bond is what made me start watching your videos! So it’s awesome to see how well it has done
Omg I remember watching when you build it, I’m sure your decision is for progression and always will be like that. Good luck!
It better be a really good reason you’re having to fill it in. I know that you’ve just gotten better and more knowledgeable about building water features, all things living in a watery ecosystem and plants in general. So I understand how this looks less than perfect to you. You know now, what you didn’t know then and can see how you should have done some things that would somehow make it better. I’m sure most of us don’t have that ability. We just see this gorgeous pond with a waterfall and all the beautiful fish, while wishing it was in OUR backyard! It looks and sounds so beautiful.
I know, and it's a shame about all the wildlife he can't help. without the pond, all the dragonflies, birds, frogs and toads won't be able to go there anymore. hopefully he's building something else, even if its not a bigger and better pond.
I'm wondering if a little Serpa is on the way.
@@zombei_kid that was my thought, too
@@zombei_kid but if that was the case a simple fence around the area would do the job, wouldn't it?
@@MiikeSchnieke96 Possibly. If it were that, he might just want more room for them to run around. The other think I think is that he might be moving? Which.. I can't imagine would be fun with all his beautiful builds lol
I can tell you are very proud of
Your pond. And your voice is so relaxing hearing your voice
Sorry about your pond
I love your pond it looks amazing and is crystal clear, great job! I'm a fan of aquascape ponds and their biofalls, wetlands offering all the more options, anyway yours is cool!
This was one of my favourite builds of yours! So sad to hear it will be dismantled soon.
I've really enjoyed this pond any time you have shown it. I am sure what you have coming next will be equally enjoyable.
Que sera sera. Love all your vids and work. And yeah Sad I did get a little misty. I have made designed ponds since I was like 15 and few dacades later few years ago designed and built a 15,000 gallon and the water level is above grate almost 2 feet stone retaining and 7.5 feet deep so can over winter my KOI under ice. This particular pond went through 4 fazes always go bigger LOL. And my pond is swimable. Great show and a beautiful pond. Will look forward to the update. Thank you.
The original build video was the first video I watched on your channel. Thanks for sharing this update.
I agree, the more rustic wood is really attractive here. Still looking great!
P.S.: I know very much what you mean about how bittersweet it is to see something wonderful you created and have many wonderful memories invested in come to an end. May greater things follow for you 💙
You inspire me so so much❤️ I hope you are doing well
The original pond build was the first video of yours that I have watched. It was well executed and beautiful. Very captivating. Im glad that I've stayed for the ride!
15 minutes and some change, well worth watching. thanks for not wasting the time
I'd say you did a really good job! The plants and waterfall are splendid!
Love "Petey"...
Hope your finger heals well!
Thank you!
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I seriously just watched that build video for the first time about four days ago! Great timing for this follow up!
I wound love an ambiance video of this pond, if possible. Sad to see it go, but also excited to see what's coming!
I'm sad. I love this pond. It's one of my favorite builds you have done. As always, I look forward to seeing what you do next.
Tanner, I could watch your content all day long. Thank you for what you do!
I could sit by that for hours, what a beautiful pond! Can't wait to see what's coming next though!
Yes sad day indeed, Tanner, that such a wonderful, fecund pond has to go. Thanks for the detailed update to document it before the shutdown.
I, for one, have always absolutely loved this pond. Such a fantastic setup. From my personal experience, builds that garner millions of views like this one and the terrarium desk always manage to attract unwanted criticism. I guess that’s what happens when our little hobby ends up in a viral video.
I remember watching this with keen interest.....to see it "going away" is sad -- but knowing you, something is ALWAYS more amazing in the works!
Your vibe is just great, Sir. Can't wait to see what's next.
it has been a very fun experience to watch any video that mentions or shows the pond.
I can feel the sadness that must come with putting that much work into a project and then having to tear it down. Hopefully removing the pond is as easy as possible, I'm sure it was all worth it! :)
I would argue (and I think you would agree) that it is not perfection or even face-value aesthetic which brings a build its value, but rather the distinct appeal to you as an individual, coupled with the satisfaction of creating something beautiful with your own hands. Tanner, that's exactly what you did in this build. You told a story, you taught a lesson, and you made us feel. Sad to see it go, but I can't wait to see what you have in store! 🥲
I'll be sad to see this pond go! I really enjoyed watching the build of it, it was one of the first videos I saw of yours
I am in love with that pond. I have always wanted one. Your projects are awesome.
I can't wait to see what the future holds. ~Gina Hetlage
Love this pond and the great build. Bravo!
The rustic look reminds me of an old west wellspring we have around the dryer parts of coastal california ranchlands. I love it!
Sad to hear the pond has to go & even sadder to hear it won't be replaced. Your local wildlife is going to miss this oasis. I bet a lot of animals you never saw come in at night just to get a drink. You keep saying it's not much to look at, but I think it looks just fine. It was a unique build. Looking forward to your news.
I remembered when you first built it, can’t believe it was three years ago! Good job😎
Each build is a learning experience and every time you build they get better and better. ❤️
Can't wait to learn why and see it dismantled. Also, super curious about this mystery huge creation.
My guess is someone complained to an HOA or something.
So peaceful. Beautiful pond.
I'm glad you have made recordings of your pond so you can remember it in future.
wonderful works you have engineered and created.i always see something a sage would do to entertain himself
I Love That Pond. I really do. one of my Fav projects of yours...
The pond build video was the first of yours I saw and I'm so glad it existed.
J'adore votre chaîne UT, un grand merci à vous pour le partage!
i watched that pond build buddy and really enjoyed it thanks for sharing cheers martyn 👍👍
Amen, brother. To everything you said about relaxing with your pond creation :)
What a bummer that you had to take the diy pond down. It was an awesome build. Can't wait to see what you do next.
Its beautiful and well made. You can be proud about that beauty.
This pond is gorgeous. I plan on making one similar
Masterpiece(s). Cool pond and great video story telling.
this pond was i think the first of your vids i ever saw, it made me want one. i havent, but i want one just like this one, so dont say its ugly. im just not ready to build one yet, still working my way up to it. i am sad you have to take it down.
Still my favorite! I want to build one just like yours in my back yard