What we do have along part of the back is a log pile and a load of ferns ... the frogs and newts love it ... and they don't get disturbed by gardening activities.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
How close to the edge should they be? Should I worry about being able to see liner?
Also, I've read that you should fill it with rainwater, not tap, is that right? I could be waiting a while for it to fill up even if I empty both the water butts into it
Also, I've read that you should fill it with rainwater, not tap, is that right? I could be waiting a while for it to fill up even if I empty both the water butts into it
I personally think tap is fine. Over a few days the chlorine will off-gas. When it gets low, rainwater might be better to top up with...
Also, I've read that you should fill it with rainwater, not tap, is that right? I could be waiting a while for it to fill up even if I empty both the water butts into it
OK to use tap water. There will be some insects that find your pond straightaway but given the time of year things won't really take off til next spring. You just about have time to get some oxygenators in but don't expect any action plant wise until next spring.
Based in Sussex, I garden to encourage as many birds to my garden as possible.
@Lyn I did notice that the other side was matt rather than shiny, I don't think it was brown. I think it might be worth flipping it over though so it doesn't stand out as much.
There is no problem with filling your pond with tap water. The important thing is to leave it to stand for at least a couple of weeks before putting "anything" in it. Some water insects will move in very quickly. As long as you keep the water topped up regularly, with rain water or tap water, once you have stocked it, there will not be a problem. Little and often. The back edges of your pond look OK, it will make life much easier for you if you make a path that is wide enough, stable, and secure as you will need to work from the edge, all the way around the pond for maintenance, weeding, planting and cleaning, etc. If you are planning in having fish you should plant up with oxygenating plants and leave them to establish for a few weeks before introducing fish. Winter is not a good time to stock a pond although you still have a few weeks before the weather really turns cold.
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Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
@Dovefromabove I'm sure I've got done logs from a cherry we cut down, I'll see what works
How close to the edge should they be? Should I worry about being able to see liner?
Also, I've read that you should fill it with rainwater, not tap, is that right? I could be waiting a while for it to fill up even if I empty both the water butts into it
I personally think tap is fine. Over a few days the chlorine will off-gas. When it gets low, rainwater might be better to top up with...
@Lyn I did notice that the other side was matt rather than shiny, I don't think it was brown. I think it might be worth flipping it over though so it doesn't stand out as much.
The back edges of your pond look OK, it will make life much easier for you if you make a path that is wide enough, stable, and secure as you will need to work from the edge, all the way around the pond for maintenance, weeding, planting and cleaning, etc. If you are planning in having fish you should plant up with oxygenating plants and leave them to establish for a few weeks before introducing fish. Winter is not a good time to stock a pond although you still have a few weeks before the weather really turns cold.
Not suitable for pooh sticks tho..
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