Gravity out filter.The good-- never restricts the flow of water, clean it when you want to, great biological action, easy to clean.

Stream from filter to pond.

To hide the filter we put it behind the fence

The stream idea was good but the plants were not. They grew and blocked the stream.

Stream runs to old pond from filter.

The return pipe is buried in the stream

The filter is hidden behind the fence and water returns down the stream

The lilly would be happier if the turtle was not shooting water on the leaves. The grasses are great for filtration but will soon overtake the pond.

Note focal point again. Tall stuff as a backdrop.

Nice use of hardscaping, focal point, caution about inside of pond design and kids / animals.

Looks great now but waterfall will soon be a problem when alge and leaves divert the water flow. This is the most common pond loosing water complaint

Notice how large the field stone is at the edge of the pond. No worry of freeze and thaw shifting the edge.

Smaller fieldstone along the edge will be a problem over the years and is dangerious.

Great example of focal point and easy to maintain. Easy to clean skimmer. gravel no mulch, good view from the deck, taller plants garden in the back.

To avoid box filter a stream runs around the back of the pond. Always running at a slow rate of speed.

Notice waterfall in the back, good view and sound form the deck and house.

Field stone arranged poorly looks sloppy and dangerous. Use very large pieces along the edge to avoid shifting

River rock instead of field stone. Easy to install and maintain, deer resistant, more natural look. Mulch could be a problem.

Notice how the liner is lined with large river rock. Safer for kids, pets and deer resistant.

Poor design using mulch up hill of the pond. The mulch plus rain water turns the pond like weak tea.

Notice the bog plants in the living filter in the back of the pond. Slow water always running through the adjoining bog filters the water.