When Carisa Acker and her husband purchased a brand new home in Fruita, Colorado, the backyard was nothing but bare dirt. They decided to plant a lawn and put a pond next to their deck. The pond's natural look is enhanced by their use of native plants and rocks. The space is now a goldfish-filled outdoor sanctuary.
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