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