I have decided to try and build a natural pond on the tiny allotment in order to introduce a bit more bio diversity to the plot. I am hoping it will attract newts and frogs and all manner of aquatic flora and fauna.
It will also be somewhere for the ducks to paddle if we decide to get a couple of Indian Runners.
Because I never seen to do anything the easy, normal way I have decided to try and do without the plastic or rubber liner. I am going to see if I can waterproof the pond using the clay dig out of the hole.
I have no idea if this is going to work but if it doesn’t I can always admit defeat and use a liner.
Pond day 1
As you can see from the above picture I am going to have an island in my pond. Always wanted to own an island. I am going to plant a Gunnera on the island to shade the pond in the simmer.
I will post more photos as the project progresses
aman
July 13, 2014 at 3:45 pm
I love the idea of an island! I love Gunnera too but my garden is too small for it sadly. I managed to get some pond liner off Freecycle so it’s worth checking there before you buy it. Can’t wait to see the finished pond 🙂
July 13, 2014 at 4:19 pm
Thanks Digger. I had a leak from a toilet cistern overflow years ago and instead of fixing the leak we planted a Gunnera under it. Wow it got really big. I am replying to this from the allotment in between digging sessions. Engoying the sun and a pint of Tribute Cornish Pale Ale. Life is good. I have also been playing around with the clay from the hole to try to judge whether it is going to work and be waterproof.
aman