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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2008 21:08:46 GMT
OH is going to construct a raised pond for me using railway sleepers. The water table is too high here for a pond at ground level, and I also have to consider the safety of my grandson too. He's made a start by cutting out the turf -  We decided that a preformed pond would be the easiest option - a Blagdon Mayfly 500 (litres).  I won't be keeping any fish just aquatic plants for the time being.  |
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Post by snowowl on Apr 8, 2008 10:29:26 GMT
Fantastic Rita please keep us updated with photos i am after some ideas for a raised pond.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2008 11:38:25 GMT
Will do snowowl - OH is on leave next week so I hope the weather is kind, then he can crack on! ;D
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Post by cjhomebird on Apr 8, 2008 12:26:19 GMT
I love ponds. Kids do to, my grandson is inthralled with ours. we have to sit watching it for hours.
Keep the pics coming.
CJ
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2008 21:06:40 GMT
i don't know if there is a filter on your water pump. we have a solar pump which makes bubbles; but i did find that when it gets too hot you have to use products, to clear the algue. yellow flagstone iris are beautiful but require a lot of root space, still they are lovely.
beside my pond i have a plant that survived nagasaki, that and the cock roaches, it' a tall tigery stripey thing don't know the name,hollow stalks, but tis beautiful, in an oriental way. wait for the frogs.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ;D
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Post by Dutchy on Apr 11, 2008 9:06:54 GMT
Good shape pond Rita.
The sunny spot might give it a whoomp in Algea the first year.
It will need some time to settle.
My little pond gets flooded time and again by rain washing nutritious soil in.
I used Stabilan but they took that from the shelves. Too succesfull and cheap I fear.
Have to find a new one that works equally well to prevent algea.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2008 12:47:44 GMT
Good shape pond Rita. The sunny spot might give it a whoomp in Algea the first year. It will need some time to settle. My little pond gets flooded time and again by rain washing nutritious soil in. I used Stabilan but they took that from the shelves. Too succesfull and cheap I fear. Have to find a new one that works equally well to prevent algea. I'm hoping to fill the pond with rain water as tap water can cause blanket weed as it is high in phosphates and nitrates. I don't intend adding any fish atm, but maybe next year I'll put some Minnows in to control the mozzies and midges. Raised ponds do have their advantages, one being that there's no run off from the surrounding garden. |
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Post by retropwr on Apr 13, 2008 8:48:05 GMT
At first I thought the yellow line was marking the pond edge  Next year some minnows, then the pond extention then..................  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2008 21:05:01 GMT
At first I thought the yellow line was marking the pond edge Next year some minnows, then the pond extention then.................. If only Richard - the line shows roughly where the lawn will finish. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2008 7:54:00 GMT
OH set to work last week while on leave ;D The sleepers are held together using coach screws, damp proof membrane was put under the first row, then damp builders sand added to support the preform -  OH attached damp proof membrane to the inside of the sleepers too. Water was gradually added to the preform as the layers of sleepers and sand were built up.   All the supporting sand is now in place -  Then we topped up with top soil -  and finally the sleepers were stained - I would like all the fences in the garden to be stained the same colour now to tie every thing together.  |
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Post by snowowl on Apr 22, 2008 13:56:37 GMT
Wonderfull Rita you and OH have realy been busy.I was thinking sleepers but how will frogs and other wildlife get in are you putting a ramp up or do you want fish.
Its looking realy great now im realy envious. ;D
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Post by Shrubrose on Apr 22, 2008 17:31:59 GMT
It's looking just the job Rita! Keep us posted |
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Post by retropwr on Apr 22, 2008 19:25:50 GMT
Looking good |
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Post by Missredhead on Apr 23, 2008 20:49:24 GMT
Wow....that looks great.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2008 8:13:42 GMT
Wonderfull Rita you and OH have realy been busy.I was thinking sleepers but how will frogs and other wildlife get in are you putting a ramp up or do you want fish. Its looking realy great now im realy envious. ;D My aim is to grow aquatic plants, but I will be making a ramp at the back of the pond btw, using sleeper off cuts, just in case any frogs or toads would like to move in I wasn't planning on keeping fish, but might have to if too many mozzies and midges decide to move in. |
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Post by Plocket on Apr 24, 2008 17:29:42 GMT
That looks fantastic Rita. I'm so pleased you've got your pond - it didn't seem right you not having one. What are you going to plant around the edges in the soil?
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Post by Plocket on Apr 24, 2008 17:30:19 GMT
OH is going to construct a raised pond for me using railway sleepers. The water table is too high here for a pond at ground level, and I also have to consider the safety of my grandson too. He's made a start by cutting out the turf - Goodness me I didn't realise your grandson was into cutting turf!!!  ;D |
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Post by grannyjanny on Apr 24, 2008 19:35:36 GMT
Rita. I was in woollies yesterday & they are selling off plants including water plants. They were £1 each. They had a beautiful black iris. (I thought of Plocket when I picked it up). I got calla lillies, begonias & all sorts.
Janet.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2008 7:24:31 GMT
That looks fantastic Rita. I'm so pleased you've got your pond - it didn't seem right you not having one. What are you going to plant around the edges in the soil? Yes P - plants are on order ;D Phlox Subulata Moerheimii, Yellow Stonecrop and Gentian Septemfida from J Parker bulbs, plus perennial Candytuft which I'm growing from seed. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2008 7:25:16 GMT
OH is going to construct a raised pond for me using railway sleepers. The water table is too high here for a pond at ground level, and I also have to consider the safety of my grandson too. He's made a start by cutting out the turf - Goodness me I didn't realise your grandson was into cutting turf!!! ;D LOL  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2008 7:26:17 GMT
Rita. I was in woollies yesterday & they are selling off plants including water plants. They were £1 each. They had a beautiful black iris. (I thought of Plocket when I picked it up). I got calla lillies, begonias & all sorts. Janet. Thanks Janet, but would you believe Lincoln doesn't have a Woolies!  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2008 20:49:29 GMT
Stained the fence to match the pond last weekend - looks much better I reckon.  |
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Post by Shrubrose on May 5, 2008 18:12:20 GMT
Very posh Rita And I can see pebbles round the edges and some plants in too. How long before the fishies take up residence? ;D |
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2008 11:44:57 GMT
If I decide to put in any fish it will only be once the plants have had time to establish - got loads of plants still on order atm. ;D
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Post by Plocket on May 6, 2008 18:15:41 GMT
Very nice Rita |
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Post by Penny on May 7, 2008 13:21:15 GMT
Very very nice!!
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Post by flowersfriend on May 16, 2008 18:30:33 GMT
You are going to really enjoy your lovely pond Rita....good luck with plants, watch out for snails and eggs before you put them in..... some snails are good and some eat water lily leaves!
FF x
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2008 20:42:50 GMT
Put 5 very small goldfish in my pond 2 weeks ago in the hope they will eat the mozzie and midge larvae. ;D Have only seen 4 fish at any one time though, so either one has been had or is very good at hiding.  Also bought a solar oxygenator which is working really well, giving some water movement in what would otherwise be very still water - when the sun shines that is LOL ;D www.greenandeasy.co.uk/Product/Product.aspx?productkey=1212 |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2008 21:02:51 GMT
Meant to say I added quite a few plants about 4 weeks ago -
Calla Palustris aka Bog Arum;
Nymphoides Peltata aka Water Fringe;
Eleocharis Acicularis aka Hair Grass;
Orontium Aquaticum aka Golden Club;
Elodea Crispa;
Iris Laevigata Variegata;
Mysosotis scorpiodes aka Water Forget-me-not;
Hydrocharis aka Frog-bit;
Eichornia aka Water Hyacinth;
Ceratophyllum aka Hornwort;
Ranunculus aquatilis aka Water Crowfoot aka Water Buttercup;
Houttuynia cordata;
Juncus Effusus aka Common Rush;
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Aponogeton aka Water Hawthorn
and a yellow water lily not sure which one atm but could be Pygmaea Helvola
I think thats the lot ;D
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Post by snowowl on Jun 5, 2008 21:29:12 GMT
Looking realy great Rita.
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