Swimming Pond With Floating Dock

[@HometownAcres]

Indy Farm Life Pond Build Series kzbin.info/aero/PLusS7OVraa17pnZjFpYaTglptti5O1W5g&si=FSWYioc7ozHS-2Nb Neil Koch: Dig-Drive-DIY KZbin Channel youtube.com/@digdrivediy?si=Nf_s7Tv8DVkl30O3

[@Growing-Our-Retirement]

And that is much appreciated!

[@digdrivediy]

Great to see some other Hoosier ponds on here! You have a nice looking pond there Adam. And thanks so much for the visit Adam it was great to see you again!

[@IndyFarmLife]

Thanks Neil! Can't wait to see yours when full! Would love to come see it sometime. It's more than just the "talk of the town" ha. Quite a few Hoosiers in the 'rural living' KZbin space!

[@digdrivediy]

@@IndyFarmLife Heck yeah. You should check it out sometime!

[@IndyFarmLife]

@@digdrivediy When life affords the time, I may just take you up on that. I'll bring you my favorite pond dye. :)

[@IndyFarmLife]

Thanks for coming out, Adam. We all had a blast and are very tired! Looking forward to the next get together. And thanks for sharing our story with your viewers!

[@HometownAcres]

Can't wait!

[@DDL2728]

We watched your latest video - subscribed!! Adam suggested you - no doubt you're good 😉👍❤️

[@pjseiber2774]

👍🏻😎👍🏻

[@brucemitchell5637]

Absolutely stunning pond!

[@jamesgaul1022]

Great video, Adam. It's really neat to see the KZbinrs interacting with one another.

[@VnazT]

This might be the most wholesome video on KZbin.

[@HometownAcres]

Thank you!

[@Grimpuh]

I think you might be right!

[@harleyfiremedic7796]

Man, nothing beats family time. So glad you get to enjoy it, and that you will share it with all of us!

[@scottburk4083]

I really enjoyed watching this video. Thanks for sharing Adam. Take care and God Bless.

[@ionlybuydodge]

Hey im from indiana glad to see your visiting.

[@Grimpuh]

I love that as many challenges as you've faced along this journey, ya'll have made just as many friends. Thanks for taking us along for the ride!

[@brucemitchell5637]

That is absolutely stunning! Well done!

[@carmenmariacortesmarin2664]

Such a great wholesome family video 😊 Thank you Adam

[@Salmomlox]

This was a cool video. Nice you made a trip to Indy Farm. That is a beautiful pond he has. Thanks for taking us along. Looking forward to your pond enhancements.

[@wesclark4335]

Awesome collabs!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

That was the most fun ive had in a long time. Nice job putting together that montage.

[@IndyFarmLife]

It really was an awesome weekend! The kids especially had a great time. Kyle, we will have to find a time to venture down your way soon!

[@robert.brokaw3829]

Doug will be jealous from your trip. I'm originally from Indiana and love this time of year there - I hope you got some of the best tasting sweet corn in the world. Stay safe.

[@chasing_giants_tv_terrypeer]

these videos provide so many ideas for people considering digging a pond to consider. has my wheels spinning right now and all i really need is a water hole for the deer.

[@harrymills3206]

Once again this video confirms why Hometown Acres is one of my top channels! Very well done Adam! All three ponds are very unique. Showing IndyFarmlifes pond gives us viewers a preview of what a family fun space can be created. Well done to all three channels! Cheers! 🇨🇦

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

That guy has a great setup in his yard

[@IndyFarmLife]

Thank you! We are home bodies, so having this in our back yard helps! ha

[@jimwiskus8862]

What an amazing video Adam………and Adam. That looked like so much fun! I am glad you guys connected. What incredible coincidences. I is can’t wait to see the new projects you have planned. See you in the next installment.

[@IndyFarmLife]

Life connects people in mysterious ways...or google does! ha

[@nmancini]

I just found his channel, good guy. I enjoy your collaboration videos, you always pick like minded good people to do these projects with

[@HometownAcres]

Thank you!

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Loved the video, wish I could have made the trip. Been a very busy couple months here!

[@HometownAcres]

Next time!

[@IndyFarmLife]

We certainly missed you Doug, but we all know life happens! We already know that round 2 needs to be longer!

[@billobermeyer660]

Great content once again and it's amazing the similarities you and Indiana Adam have in common!!!

[@muchgooderish]

Geez. Im in Indiana. I have a Kioti tractor. I have a KZbin channel. I hate going on vacations. You didnt stop to see me.. ha Of course I dont have much of a following yet, and I dont have a pond, and I dont do anything neat, and basically I am the uncoolest person on the planet, but c'mon man.. Kidding of course. Good video!

[@elaczi]

Cool video. Love the ponds. All different and unique in their own ways. Me being from Indiana, it’s nice to see the Indiana folks featured. Good stuff, Adam.

[@jmuckable]

Nice video Adam, I can't wait to see your pond after it is full

[@oldoutdoorman6648]

Great job on the video

[@TripleTAcres]

So cool! I love both your channels and have been subscribed for a long time. I recently started my own channel inspired by you guys. 👍👍

[@TheBigmark75]

Adam seems like vacation was awsome even tho u didn't want to go so bad lol just kidding buddy looked like fun

[@randyclyde4939]

Great video, thanks! Refreshing on many levels for you and your family! Just a taste of what you will hopefully be enjoying by next year! Meeting someone with very similar backgrounds like two did can be a bit spooky, it happened to me just a couple of weeks ago. Be well, be safe!

[@DDL2728]

Ok, best start ever!! I was so excited when I saw the picture!! Your pond will get there!! Great video - great background music, as always. Thanks for suggesting Adam's channel. We'll definitely watch!! God bless y'all! 💞🙏💞👍

[@HometownAcres]

Thanks Dianne. I think you’ll like Indy Farm Life

[@DDL2728]

@@HometownAcres You suggested him, Adam. I'm sure we'll like his channel - can't go wrong with an Adam, right??!! 😉👍❤️

[@DDL2728]

And, already a subscriber to Dig Drive DIY! They're a great family - great channel!! 👍

[@littleoaksfarm752]

Pond dye prevents sunlight penetrating the water allowing algae to grow. It’s the safest way to prevent algae.

[@MrBsmurfy]

Greetings from ireland. Each to our own but dye reminds me of a portaloo. I have a small 'organic pool' based on David pagan butler (fellow yt) designs. If algae is an issue then there is too much nutrient in the water. Eliminate runoff from nutrient rich fields and streams, avoid fish which feed on algae-eating micro-organisms, and try have at least 1/3 or more surface area with plants which take up the nutrients in the water. Can be 'weeded' once a year thereby removing nutrition from the pond and reducing what is subsequnetly available for algae. My pool is 6ft deep and completely clear to the bottom without any chemicals at all. It is much smaller, and fed from house roof which certainly is sufficient for my little thing (25x10mt) but yours is much larger so may not be applicable. Also, I noticed plenty of clay coming into your pond via the various pipes. Would some kind of small holding pond that these pipes feed into immediately before your actual pond help settle this out to prevent filling/silting up of the main pond? If roots running deep into the clay causing leakage was a concern then floating pond islands made of plants would both prevent damage and allow nutrient sequestration. Best of luck, fingers xxx all the leaks are sealed. Stumbled across your site as looking to create a nature pond based on a spring we have. While experience can be an expensive lesson, someone else's can be much cheaper!

[@bionict-rex4326]

I pull a gorilla cart behind my raised blue golf cart too. Very handy.

[@IndyFarmLife]

A little noisy/bumpy, but it works! I have plans to upgrade that when I have some time.

[@BobEstler]

That is a very nice pond.

[@IndyFarmLife]

Thanks Bob! It has been a labor of love.

[@LilYeshua]

Nice pond and beach. A friend of mine has a similar pond but it it's fed by cool spring water

[@PGvisions]

For a split second, I thought that was Neighbor Doug busting into frame on the electric bike haha.

[@uoobwatcher]

Amazing coincidences....wow...

[@dougreed736]

What did they treat the water with? It's so blue

[@mstrickk1]

Hey I know that guys videos, they're great. His kid is adorable too with the whole neighbor "Farmer Mike is so nice". Did he show you his miniature "Joooohn Deeeeere?"

[@IndyFarmLife]

Farmer Mike is a hero around these parts! ha Cool to see that we do have viewers the cross the channels!

[@mstrickk1]

@@IndyFarmLife You all probably have a lot of followers in common. You all were suggested videos for different reasons. I found you after watching Stoney Ridge Farmer's pond dye video, Hometown after The Kelleys Country Life gardening video, and Neil after watching Deboss Garage's Cat diesel F350 video. It's funny to see you all know each other.

[@jacobbuckley8232]

I cant get over how blue it is

[@AdamsMom921]

I asked about it and I think he did some color enhancements to the video. Notice how green the grass is and other colors are pretty vibrant… His wife said that it wasn’t that blue in person…

[@ahjotco906]

🇺🇸🇺🇸From the drone view from above, your pond looks almost like the shape of the map of the USA. So, why not make it exactly like the lower States of the USA? Just a suggestion. Beautiful pond all over! Cheers from Pittsburgh 😊🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😊

[@tmiklos4]

Over at Conneaut Lake, the Bluegill will sometimes nibble . Two weeks ago they were doing it quite a bit. Some times during the year it seems to be more. Also in the spring when the water is colder they will hang out by our legs, rubbing on them. You might not stock your pond, you can still end up with fish. Ducks can carry fish eggs. Also it will be very likely that you will end up with frogs, and possibly turtles.

[@tkskagen]

That burm or soil would be a great place to construct an Adult Sized "HOBBIT HOUSE"!

[@blessingslawn]

And the multifunction is even better on a Kubota.

[@stusok6981]

7:40 Keystone Girl drinking WHAT?

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Dont worry, i gave her a stern talking to. That wont be happening again. Hah

[@projectbumblejeep4190]

Just wondering why the pond is so blue. God bless, stay well.

[@GeoffryWK]

Blue pond dye. Adam at HTA covered that a couple videos ago.

[@jkilby27able]

👍👍👍

[@JoFreddieRevDr]

Are you all using the same sort of dye in the water? It may be be just how the camera captures it, but looks to me like chemical waste settlement lagoons.

[@BigDaddyKrapper]

LOL I was thinking the same thing.

[@patrickd9551]

My god, that blue looks insanely artificial. I understand that some add a bit of blueing to make it look a bit more attractive, although I don't mind the green/grey hue natural water has. However, this pond almost looks like a chemical toilet, I would be scared to swim in it.

[@Riverguide33]

👍

[@DonDomel]

guys, is there any filtration system etc ? or no, just water

[@TheCaptScarlett]

0:09 ...Toto 🐶

[@michaelleinen1949]

Swim time

[@johnkm77]

Why is the water in those two ponds so blue? It's looks like dye was added to it.

[@IndyFarmLife]

Bingo!

[@TallTexasGMan]

Adam and Adam, I know EY is a big company, but I have worked with several accountants from EY. I work for Denton County, Texas and EY does a lot of the Honeland Security Grant's and FEMA disaster fund management. Just curious if either of you also worked these here.

[@mikemccormick3764]

How does the water get so blue, versus the color of most lakes ? Shallowness of it ? Thnx…

[@owenhalpin6821]

Hey Adam can you do a firewood stand update

[@greenghopper]

stupid question....but why go with a pond, and not just do a large pool?

[@matthewwilliams5253]

Just curious why its so blue?

[@UserName-ip9lw]

Dye packs, too much imho

[@matthewwilliams5253]

​@@UserName-ip9lw ahh yeah ok, I thought it looked a bit weird

[@SN-tx9yh]

Is that dye not toxic? Looks like it..

[@TruckingCarsL48]

BLUE DYE is a little much

[@jjohnson2553]

There's no chance in hello, umm there is absolutely no way I'd have a setup like that and not have a couple of diving boards mounted at different heights on that floating platform. LoL

[@chadfellers9128]

solar aerator..!!!!!!!

[@IndyFarmLife]

Pure solar wouldn't give us enough run time and a battery bank would be fairly costly. Electricity in Indiana is pretty cheap.

[@ColinRichardson]

"Only 2 hours away"... ONLY?? Your country is too big.

[@jsaylor1980]

Can i borrow a few dollars

[@funtyes1970]

lol man Neil standing next to other guy Neil look like he like 5 foot tall . look like Neil is a very small man .lol

[@anibaldamiao]

The color doesn't look good imho

[@HometownAcres]

I like it. It’s better than swimming in muddy brown water

[@SN-tx9yh]

All I want to know is if it is safe? It looks toxic, can’t believe it’s not somehow unhealthy..?

[@giovannifiorentino8947]

CPA… I guess you already set a trust fund to secure keeping the beautiful achievements self sustainable and free your kids for pursuing their dreams.

[@BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists]

Be sure you get all your advice for free on youtube. You want to follow people who have built one pond ever and it was just a few years ago. That way you will be ensured you will have to pay someone like us ten years down the road. All kidding aside, take your advice from people who have created hundreds of ponds and lakes over a long term. Right, that's not usually free. There are many cases where what seems good will go bad.

[@IndyFarmLife]

I wholeheartedly agree with this comment. However, let me provide a little more back story about our pond, for those who aren't familiar. While I am the owner and helped in building our pond, I was certainly not the mastermind behind the design and execution. If you watch our videos, you will see that we hired our neighbor who has worked in the agriculture and construction industry for over 45 years. He has dug dozens of ponds, many of which were much more complex than ours. As noted, our pond is fully excavated, i.e. there is no dam/core trench to worry about. Adam knew our ponds were going to be very different, but wanted to connect with someone who had gone through such a build. He consulted way more people than myself. More importantly, his outreach turned into a great friendship...but I suppose one could argue that doesn't exactly come without a cost. haha

[@BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists]

@@IndyFarmLife ahhh and there ya go! A person also needs to match their goals with the experience of their expert. For instance, if you want a pond or lake to last for generations, asking a person from the farrm bureau or the Natural Resource Conservation Service will not bring the results desires since their style ponds trap silt and you will then be looking for people like us who create waters to last lifetimes at least. Dredging is a very expensive exercise a couple decades after building the pond.

[@marcberm]

I will just never understand why anyone artificially dyes a perfectly clean pond to look like blue #$%&ing Kool Aid. Gross. 😀

[@freshlumpia8202]

OMG...