Fountains at the Kersey Garden, 2013

My wife says that "Summer can now begin, the pond is in."  Added perennial plants to both sides, hoping to not have to plant new stuff every spring.  The forward middle section still featuring annuals with as much color as I can find.  More flowers packed in this year than in years past - if we get lucky and stuff grows and fills in, there will be a ton of color this summer.

Again, working to add in more perennials this year to try and stop having to re-plant every year, the upper bed this year features new Shasta and Purple African daisies.  Also of note the giant purple and white petunia hanging baskets - compliments of Northridge High School (Greeley, CO) FFA.

It's probably worth noting that having a pond and fountain doesn't come without a lot of maintenance and pain.  Thank goodness I had my number one helper out there when we tore out the all the rocks and cleaned out the entire bed and pond.  Pictures are entitled, "What the Hell was I Thinking?!?!?"

Only (and best) way to clean everything was to pull ALL the river rock, clean the rocks, vacuum out all the pond liner and old water - then re-build everything from scratch ... There has to be an easier way to spend a Saturday.