MAKING A WILDLIFE POND: PART 3 - TRIMMING THE LINER AND LANDSCAPING

[@dwiexotic]

Nice place 💜💚

[@MarkyBigSmoke]

😊 thank you 🙏 so much!

[@ThedawnchorusPlot]

Hi Mark , you must be pleased with that, doesn’t it pay to be organised, you have the right idea with the different grades of soil, looking forward to seeing it planted, many thanks for sharing kind regards alan…………….. THE DAWN CHORUS PLOT 🌿

[@MarkyBigSmoke]

I wish I could be more organised Alan lol! I am very pleased with the pond so far, looks better after a bit of trimming and landscaping. Thanks Alan

[@RetiredSchoolCook]

Excellent job you are doing , the pond looking so good and its not even finished , so looking forward to seeing the end of your hard work on this project . It was great seeing the fox having a nice drink of water .

[@MarkyBigSmoke]

Thanks Lucy. It makes it all worth while when you see the wildlife around the pond! All the best

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Looking great Mark, planting will make it look even better. ♻️Happy gardening, Terry King.

[@MarkyBigSmoke]

Thanks Terry! Something I’m looking forward to! Take care

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

@@MarkyBigSmoke 👍♥️👍

[@littleacornslandscapes2935]

Looking very good for a 'just built' pond, enjoying your progress.Now, let the wildlife begin........

[@MarkyBigSmoke]

It’s already getting a lot of wildlife interest! Thanks Tim!

[@spitfirered]

You Are Truly Doing An Amazing Job, So Happy To See All Your Progress, Miss You, Wendy

[@MarkyBigSmoke]

Bless you Wendy! Thanks so much for all your support and encouragement! Slowly transforming the plot into a wildlife friendly space. Take care

[@neilanscombe7348]

Superb work, looking good. Can't wait to see it finished. Have s great week!!!

[@MarkyBigSmoke]

Thanks Neil, hopefully in a few weeks I’ll get the pond plants in! All the best

[@clivesconundrumgarden]

Insta click Mark !! You put a ton of effort into it, and it's great to see it came out so well !! Like the row cover structure(top right). Awesome just awesome!! Cheers Jason and Colleen 🌱🌱🌱

[@MarkyBigSmoke]

Thanks guys, it’s coming along nicely! The white cover you can see is my broad beans. Trying to stop black fly getting into them! Cheers guys

[@clivesconundrumgarden]

@Mark's Wildlife Allotment just planted our spring beside our overwintered ones yesterday 👍👍👍

[@MarkyBigSmoke]

Coool!

[@clivesconundrumgarden]

@Mark's Wildlife Allotment just so you know, I watched this again just now. Colleen normally works on her computer. She stopped and watched your whole video. I can't think of a bigger compliment, Mark . Awesome, just awesome!!

[@MarkyBigSmoke]

Bless you guys, thanks Colleen. I know how busy life gets! Thank you for your support guys! Means a lot

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

This is fantastic Mark, you've really thought about this and it's evident in your achievements - the pond plants will be ready any day now, not long to go and the use of the other soils around the edge will be fine for planting into, as you already know no doubt :) Three or 4 weeks and it'll look like it's been there forever - I really must come and see you when I'm in the area. Also, thanks for the email re FC, I have replied but from Hazelwood, just in case it ends up in your junk folder. Thanks so much again and you'll be very rewarded for all the effort you have clearly put in to this, brilliant work! Best wishes - Joel

[@MarkyBigSmoke]

Thanks Joel, very encouraging! I’m looking forward to hopefully seeing some plants for the pond soon, not least to clear the water a bit. Your method of fleece, liner, fleece makes perfect sense as it creates a non slip base for creatures and plants! Hopefully when it’s more mature you can come and visit. All the best. Cheers

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

@@MarkyBigSmoke thanks Mark. I’m sure Jodie will keep you up to date re the plant arrivals. Yes - I’d love to visit one day and partner up for a video 😁👍

[@MarksHouseandGardenUK]

you've done a great job here mark. can't wait for further updates as your pond matures, subscribed. mark

[@MarkyBigSmoke]

Thanks very much Mark! It’s already a great attraction and as it matures it will really develop as a wildlife habitat. I’ll definitely be posting updates so thanks for dropping in. All the best

[@DigwellGreenfingers]

Your subsoil looks better than the topsoil on my allotment! The pons looks great already, Mark 🙂

[@MarkyBigSmoke]

Lol thanks Steve! I wish I had more of it take care

[@DigwellGreenfingers]

@@MarkyBigSmoke I can't even spare the space of a sunken bucket!! Tiny plot, but luckily there are a few around me anyway.

[@MarkyBigSmoke]

That’s great to hear - they should be bringing lots of wildlife into the area! Cheers Steve

[@cindysplace]

That is a beautiful pond and a wonderful idea. If I lived in a more suitable area, I would love to do that. I live in a heavy agricultural area. I would be shot if I created a place to attract wildlife. LOL! I will just have to enjoy yours.

[@MarkyBigSmoke]

Thank you so much Cindy! Even a small pond like this does wonders for wildlife and brings a lot of benefits for us humans too! It’s a shame you can’t create one but I’m happy you are enjoying mine! Take care

[@peterpaliwoda1527]

Your a trooper Mark ..fair play

[@MarkyBigSmoke]

Thank you Peter. It’s worth the effort!

[@bristolveggiebeds5310]

Looks amazing, love the fox!

[@MarkyBigSmoke]

Thanks so much!

[@titiaswildlifecottagegarden]

Looking great, but I assume that the marginal area will be under water to? I think you mentioned it in the video, but am a bit tired of gardening. Just planted new and moved some older allium bulbs around in the front garden. The older alliums have multiplied, so I might need to sell a few.

[@MarkyBigSmoke]

Thanks! Yes the marginal area is definitely under water, well on the water line depending on how much rain there’s been. But it works a treat! Love alliums!

[@kayluley3209]

how deep is the lowest point?

[@MarkyBigSmoke]

One metre in the well!