Prags1 welcome to the PB forum. Glad you joined us in the journey

Try this for posting pics.

http://www.pondboss.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=22;t=000006

Are there fish in the pond now?

To late to fertilize for this year unless you are way south. Get some soil/water samples to check to see if you need lime or other soil enhancers. A few FH would be cheap and would likely make it to winter fill up. Add a couple pallets for them to spawn under.