New Water Feature a Success, Both Visually and in Providing for Wildlife

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Keith Schindler

I recently had a concrete trough installed as a water feature here at the SnK outside of Cuero Texas, along with a seating area and fire pit area.

Trough with ducks that belonged to Selena’s Mother, potted soft scaping she’s added (Potted Plants), ornamental birdbath, and the seating area, that looks onto the fire pit (Far left in left hand photo)

The installation was done by Edge Landscaping, in Victoria Texas. Edge Landscaping has done a lot of work here and I’m very pleased with the work of Clint, Robert, Kyle, and crew have done.

It was really something to see them unload this trough. Maybe the country look is not for everyone, but I’ve not been disappointed in this feature at all. I added a planting of Water Lilies and Louisiana Iris, and so far I’ve had numerous dragon flies that have fledged from this trough.

Dragonfly Nymph shell left on side of trough. Lighted arbor that Selena refinished and set up as “Entry” to the area.

Dragon flies eat mosquitoes and other insects, along with providing food for fish and other things in the water. Their using the trough also indicates good water quality.

I’ve only added the Iris and minnows to this feature, choosing not to add a water movement feature, as I want to attract birds as well. So far I’ve have no problems with mosquitoes as the minnows are taking care of any larve.

Some “Helpers” Selena had while working around the house.

Selena The S in the SnK

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