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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2007 15:46:57 GMT
I would suggest removing them in the spring MrsB  |
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Post by blackrose on Feb 12, 2007 19:29:24 GMT
What is the best way for cleaning out the bottom of a pond with a liner, and how often should it be done.
I saw Mr Snail on the side of my liner today Rita, he was trailing a bit of oxy weed with him, would he have been munching on that at the bottom and would it be better to add more.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2007 7:52:46 GMT
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Post by Chuckles on Feb 13, 2007 19:53:13 GMT
You got me thinking about my Uncles pond and how it was, I'm going to try and get to see it. If I can I'll take my camera with me. It will bring back lots of good memories for me, will be sad to as he passed away last year.
Any update on you lining yours yet
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Post by dirtyboots on Feb 18, 2007 10:22:15 GMT
Hello Folks, just a quick note to let you know that the liner is on order ;D We have gone for the thickest firestone with an underfelt. I still have to be a bit patient though because it is coming from America and is due the 3rd week in March! I will not mention the price, if I have to type it I might have a heart attack  |
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Post by blackrose on Feb 18, 2007 11:12:37 GMT
Yeah maybe better not to mention the cost of such a huge liner, but the cost will be worth it in the end, and along with others I can't wait to see the finished product.  |
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Post by dirtyboots on Feb 23, 2007 11:25:20 GMT
We have weeds growing in the hole, do we have to kill them off before the liner is laid or can we just smother them with the underlay?
Just had a phone call to say the liner is on it's way ;D
DB
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Post by Spruance on Feb 23, 2007 11:34:32 GMT
Annual weeds will simply be killed off by the exclusion of light and indeed the pressure of the weight of the water DB.
It may be as well to remove any perennial weeds, in case these continue to grow and threaten to compromise the integrity of the liner.
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Post by madonplants on Feb 23, 2007 11:38:23 GMT
They will die if smothered, lack of light, so don't bother killing them. Are there any big rooted ones? Might be worth pulling them up, so the soil settles afterwards.
Keith
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Post by dirtyboots on Feb 23, 2007 12:38:19 GMT
Thank you Spruance and Keith, I think we will be fine as they are only small and nothing too bad. I will check again when the rain stops.
Keith, our eldest son used to live in St Neots!
Small world eh
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Post by Chuckles on Feb 23, 2007 12:49:22 GMT
How exciting, you'll soon have it all lined and be filling up with water. then you'll be planning some planting I guess. Don't foget pics for us to look at longingly DB ;D
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Post by dirtyboots on Feb 23, 2007 12:52:48 GMT
I wish it was already done Chuckles, it's pouring with rain here now. I bet we have a drought when we do it! ;D
DB
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Post by Chuckles on Feb 23, 2007 12:57:02 GMT
You'll soon be there DB and think how wonderful it's going to look. Trying to have some positive thoughts for you......at least with it raining the ground will be nice and soft for the liner to settle into  |
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Post by madonplants on Feb 23, 2007 13:05:24 GMT
Thank you Spruance and Keith, I think we will be fine as they are only small and nothing too bad. I will check again when the rain stops. Keith, our eldest son used to live in St Neots! Small world eh It certainly is, where abouts? Keith |
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Post by dirtyboots on Feb 23, 2007 13:16:58 GMT
Sorry Keith, I cann't remember the address now, it was when he was a student and worked for Unilever in a fish farm(I think) He now lives in Bourne Lincs. I hope he will be able to get over to help with the liner  DB |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2007 9:29:38 GMT
DB - You may find it useful in the future, to know how much water your pond holds, so I would recommend using a water meter when filling your pond - if you can In the UK it is possible to have the sewerage costs on our water bills adjusted after filling a pond.  |
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Post by dirtyboots on Feb 26, 2007 10:05:27 GMT
Thank you Rita, the OG has worked it out already(isn't he a clever clogs!)  The liner is due here on Thursday, it's on 2 pallets!!! We are waiting to hear when our friend and his jcb are free. We have found an English chap who owns a brewery so will have to get some beer in for the workers. ;D DB |
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Post by madonplants on Feb 26, 2007 11:14:57 GMT
DB - You may find it useful in the future, to know how much water your pond holds, so I would recommend using a water meter when filling your pond - if you can In the UK it is possible to have the sewerage costs on our water bills adjusted after filling a pond. What do you mean by this Rita? Keith |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2007 11:59:24 GMT
Keith, We are on a water meter, the charges are split - one amount for the water coming into the house, and a second charge for the amount of water leaving the house, the foul water, which I think is 90% of what is metered in. Anglian water will allow a reduction in the sewerage charges for pond filling, if you give them a before and after meter reading. |
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Post by madonplants on Feb 26, 2007 12:43:38 GMT
Keith, We are on a water meter, the charges are split - one amount for the water coming into the house, and a second charge for the amount of water leaving the house, the foul water, which I think is 90% of what is metered in. Anglian water will allow a reduction in the sewerage charges for pond filling, if you give them a before and after meter reading. Oh right, I will have to look into that, we are on a meter too. Does a very large (280g) fish tank get included in this as well? Keith Keith |
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Post by dirtyboots on Mar 2, 2007 11:18:55 GMT
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Post by Chuckles on Mar 2, 2007 12:45:28 GMT
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Post by Plocket on Mar 2, 2007 13:03:30 GMT
blimey DB that's going to be VAST!!!
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Post by madonplants on Mar 2, 2007 13:44:52 GMT
Wow, hope you are getting help!!!
Keith
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Post by dirtyboots on Mar 2, 2007 17:21:16 GMT
Are you free anytime folks ? ;D We could do with a bit of help db |
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Post by blackrose on Mar 3, 2007 13:08:58 GMT
Jings krivens help ma boab!!!!!! that is some size of liner. if I could I would come over and lend a hand, would love to see that getting filled up.
Good luck
CB
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Post by dirtyboots on Mar 23, 2007 11:41:29 GMT
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Post by andy on Mar 23, 2007 13:16:32 GMT
Looking forward to more pics DB ;D
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Post by dirtyboots on Mar 28, 2007 18:37:16 GMT
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Post by snowowl on Mar 28, 2007 20:15:05 GMT
Blimey DB theres not a water shortage were you live then.The pond is looking fantastic.
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