Thanks folks - I must admit I'm pretty pleased with it (and very grateful to OH for all his hard work, as well as the builders - must send them a pic) .
I keep going out there and sitting on the sleepers on the Shady Bank and gazing into the water - OH says I have a silly grin on my face
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Rosemummy, have you tried sudocrem and olive oil mixed together for nappy rash, cleanse with it and apply as a barrier, always found it worked like magic.
Dove, pond and wilderness look lovely, got me planning yet another project now!
Verdun, also tried that, problem is I want to extend border in a certain place (for new tree) but it doesn't suit the lawn at all. May reconsider a climber instead.
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Wow,,,impressive, Dove. It's going to be soooo classy when it matures.
I've got pond envy too and I don't even want one!!
Thanks folks - I must admit I'm pretty pleased with it (and very grateful to OH for all his hard work, as well as the builders - must send them a pic) .
I keep going out there and sitting on the sleepers on the Shady Bank and gazing into the water - OH says I have a silly grin on my face

Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
That pond looks brilliant - well done both of you Dove and OH Dove. I love the reflection in the water.
Rosemummy, have you tried sudocrem and olive oil mixed together for nappy rash, cleanse with it and apply as a barrier, always found it worked like magic.
Dove, pond and wilderness look lovely, got me planning yet another project now!
Verdun, also tried that, problem is I want to extend border in a certain place (for new tree) but it doesn't suit the lawn at all. May reconsider a climber instead.
Does this mean you are giving up the tree?
Maybe Panda. Trouble is finding enough space for the roots next to the dead one it's replacing.
Guess I'm lucky I have uncharted territory at the bottom of my garden