Sunday 27 January 2019

Willow fedge on the island

It's January 2019 and the pond has been full since mid-December. The banks at the far end have collapsed (as designed) and have a variety of different levels and potential for habitat.

Full pond
When the sun shines it's beautifully tranquil and once the wildlife becomes better established I'm hoping it will look amazing.

    
Serenity
Now that there is a definite island, it needs planting. With some of the coppiced willow (osier viminalis), I planted a few metres of living hedge. Hopefully even in the poor soil this will take root and make a good barrier as well as reinforcing the banks.


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