Man made lake in backyard

This time of year we all fantasize about having a pool in our backyards — be it a scrappy stock tank pool or a fancy in-ground one — but an Alberta, Canada, couple took their family's wish for somewhere to swim to the next level. Jerry and Marina Leussink built a 300,000-gallon pool! Yes, you read that correctly. The completed structure looks more like a small lake. It features a shallow end for the couple's grandkids to play in and a deep end that goes 14 feet down. The pool is so wide that…

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WLPR was able to help our client turn a backyard of green ash trees and garlic mustard into an attractive pond setting. One benefit of using a synthetic pond liner was the ability it gave us to raise the pond elevation to match the grade around the house. This created a setting which allows the […]

Thinking about adding stone all the way around pond. Any suggestions. Already placed river stone in some parts? Pros , cons on doing this?

One day, when you win the lottery, you can have all of them. Le sigh.

You fall asleep every night to the sounds of cicadas, crickets, and frogs.

man made lake swimming pool

445 Shady Lane, $689,900, 4 beds, 3804 sq ft For more information, contact Roxann Taylor, Engel & Volkers Dallas, 8173127100