"K30a" wrote in message
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Hey BV,

I have Frog Bog One in the big pond.
(Frog Bog Two is its own pond.)
It is a shallow area, about 3' by 5', that
is part of the pond, so even fish can get up
in it if they want.
The bullfrogs, when they lived here, loved it.
They would hang out and sun bath. I had lots of
grasses around it so they would feel protected.
Also put a few branches in there. Rather wild looking.
The turtles also found it a handy area to bask in.
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So would you suggest a shallow flat area over a ramp down into the pond? I
think I like that idea better. I can still put some rocks in for looks, and
it would be more manageable.

BV.

bv wrote So would you suggest a shallow flat area over a ramp down into the
pond

Yeah. If you ring it with land plants the critters will have some cover.
Don't put in pond plants or you'll be forever yanking them back into control
;-)
We have serious weeding to do in there this year.


k30a

"BenignVanilla" m
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"Nedra" wrote in message
thlink.net...
What you put on the ramp wont make a bit of difference to the
raccoon, kitty cat, or heron. They will gladly accept anything...
hehehehe

I guess what I meant was...the ramp is intended to encourage other life like
frogs, small birds, lizards, whatever...is it a bad idea to have it all?
Does anyone have one and enjoy it?

The wild life I've seen around my pond has no problems dealing with a
rock edge (2" patio stone overhang), or a vertical edge.

Yes birds will prefer a shallow area to bathe in. Depending on the
species, what height above ground.

The fish would like to be able to get away from a predator.

On Tue, 01 Apr 2003 10:19:37 -0600, BenignVanilla wrote:

"Nedra" wrote in message
hlink.net...
What you put on the ramp wont make a bit of difference to the
raccoon, kitty cat, or heron. They will gladly accept anything...
hehehehe

I guess what I meant was...the ramp is intended to encourage other
life like frogs, small birds, lizards, whatever...is it a bad idea
to have it all? Does anyone have one and enjoy it?

BV

I would forgo it. The smaller animals can do just fine if you have
some rocks just at water level on the water's edge. I'd suggest,
instead, a bog area where the water isn't deep enough for the fish or
is blocked off from the fish. I have a bog area that is full of pea
gravel right to water level. Birds will scratch a small hole to
drink/bathe.

BTW, hi, BenignV!

Cybe R. Wizard

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"Cybe R. Wizard" wrote in message
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I would forgo it. The smaller animals can do just fine if you have
some rocks just at water level on the water's edge. I'd suggest,
instead, a bog area where the water isn't deep enough for the fish or
is blocked off from the fish. I have a bog area that is full of pea
gravel right to water level. Birds will scratch a small hole to
drink/bathe.
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I think this is where I am...I am going to reshape my ramp, to make it more
of a shallow area, and have it slope off into the pond via some stair
stepped shelves.

BV.

All in favor say ......... Motion carries, no ramp in OUR pond.
Seriously your wisdom impresses me. You seek advise, and you make wise
decision. Good job.

I am still jealous of you though! Wish I had done what you are doing now!

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"BenignVanilla" m wrote in
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I think this is where I am...I am going to reshape my ramp, to make it
more
of a shallow area, and have it slope off into the pond via some stair
stepped shelves.

BV.

"Just Me "Koi"" wrote in message
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All in favor say ......... Motion carries, no ramp in OUR pond.
Seriously your wisdom impresses me. You seek advise, and you make wise
decision. Good job.

I am still jealous of you though! Wish I had done what you are doing now!

I am convinced that I am obsessive/compulsive. I know when this pond is
done, I will be unhappy with something. *laugh*

BV.