Pond Walks
Welcome to the Illiana Garden Pond Walk 2005
Schererville, Indiana
House #6
Date of Creation: 1998 through 2004 • Size of Pond: 9' x 100' x 40"
Number of Gallons: 3000 • Inhabitants: 40 goldfish and 2 frogs
The pond was created 1998 through 2004 and was designed and built by the owner. The unique thing about the pond is it is not so much a pond but a cascading creek. It appears to come from off the property, runs through the yard and then off property again. It begins at a springhouse tucked up among bushes and under a large oak tree. The creek then cascades down a gentle slope and widens into a series of basins. The largest basin houses the goldfish. The creek bottom is blue slate flagstone in a stair step fashion and the sides are lined in Wisconsin fieldstone, pebbles and plantings.
The surrounding garden has a Japanese influence. The Garden begins by entering through a covered gatehouse with wooden framed bamboo gates. Inside are stone lanterns, a bamboo fountain and basin, a dry creek with a stepping stone path and a Machiai (covered sitting bench). It's a garden for strolling and sitting.
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Welcome to paradise
A very peaceful place to enjoy
The pond reflects two worlds
Japanese design adds to the mystique
A Bonsai accent
There are many beautiful areas in this garden