Spillway bowl and basin in a backyard pond
Spillway bowl and basin in a backyard pond
Over the summer we have been making small tweaks to our new backyard pond to get it just right. As you know, Quackers and Waddles were thoroughly enjoying the space until they ate EVERYTHING in site, all the pretty flowers and newly planted greenery included. I had no idea that ducks would feast on every living plant that they passed on the way to the pond. We have since created another small pond on the property for them to splash in. Since the original intent of the backyard pond was for fish and not ducks, I am not too upset about the departure.
Spillway bowl and basin
I will say, pretty ducks floating around did leave a small void in the pond, so I was all too thrilled when Aquascape contacting me about using some of their products in the pond. Since I wanted something that would provide a nice trickling sound and look amazing around the pond, I chose the Spillway Bowl and Basin.
Setting up the bowls
Since our pond is about 5000 gallons, I chose a bowl for each end. The aged patina look of the bowls looks like they’ve been there for a while and the color of the bowls blends well with the surrounding stones. This is the 32 inch bowl spilling into the 40 inch basin
The bowls are made of a glass fiber reinforced concrete, so they are solid. Solid enough for kitties to lean on them when they mistake them for water bowls.
This is the 32 inch bowl. It’s big enough to use on it’s own. I nestled this one in the corner on some river rock and small boulders on the other end of the pond.
We positioned the bowls so that the spill of the water falls on larger stones creating the most peaceful sound. The pumps keep the water moving and create a rippling affect in the bowl. Aren’t they pretty?
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This was a sponsored post with Aquascape Inc. I was provided product/payment in exchange for my review. All opinions including the ducks are mine.
I love your pond, so pretty and I love your whole yard. I would be out there all the time.
Another fabulous yard feature at your house. You may have seen my FB posts on the swimming pond on our agenda, our crapping quackers are not allowed either!
those damn ducks. don’t even get me started. now they are hangin on the front porch….pooping everywhere.
The bowls look fabulous and must sound beautiful…very nice additions to the pond. Thanks for sharing.
thank you so much. I can’t stop spending time out there just looking at the pond and water feature. hope you have a great week.
Just so pretty! Y’all have got that place like a paradise….I love everything!!! I would never want to be inside. But you do have a beautiful home too.
Laura, the Spillway Bowl and Basin looks great! I love how you positioned the one to spill over onto the rocks to enhance the sound. Smart thinking! Glad your kitty is enjoying the new water feature!
Love the bowls. You must not leave those out in the winter, but then maybe you don’t live ina freezing climate! Just beautiful
Ducklings WHERE cute! Time to find these two a NEW home! La La La La LIEEE!!! Remember PING?!!!
Love, love, love it!…I love the look and sound of flowing water. I shall keep this in mind for our “future” home….Oh Quackers and Waddles certainly love their family and how great they are to them !
So gorgeous and serene in your back yard with pool and water sounds, enjoy it. Pretty sure your ducks will survive nicely since you made a place for them. You have quite a place on your lovely farm, lotsa work to keep it nice.
Have wonderful eek
They are so gorgeous. You are going to need to open a resort!
Between the lush landscape and all the waters, it’s looking fantastic!
What gorgeous bowls. Ducks do make a mess. My daughter keeps hers in a fenced area. xo Laura
Love the bowls. You must not leave those out in the winter, but then maybe you don’t live ina freezing climate! Just beautiful