Making An Urban Wildlife Pond - Timelapse 4K

[@taramansion]

Adding a wildlife ponds amplifies the presence of wildlife so much. I spend so much time by mine.

[@elizabethwoodhouse9461]

You guys work so hard for wildlife. Back breaking work and long days but so worth it. Great to see the locals taking to it straight away, the neighbours included!

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Haha, yes! This garden is certainly an unbeatable advertisement to show how beneficial gardening with wildlife in mind can be :) Thanks for your continued support and encouragement Elizabeth - wishing you and yours a great weekend - Joel

[@brownfamily3218]

Fantastic! That feeling when the water starts to go in !!! Say hi to my mate Gus-Gus .

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Yes, I know that feeling Karen! I will be sure to say hi to Gus for you :) Hope you're all doing well - best wishes as always - Joel

[@itsmewende]

Fabulous, nature doesn't waste any time does it. I bet they all tell each other...that guys at it again, nice watering hole coming soon =^)

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Haha! I hope so :) Thanks Wende, I am hoping to go back in a few months when I'm working on another large project and I will do an update video on this pond and all the wildlife it supports now - hope you had a good weekend, best wishes - Joel

[@itsmewende]

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Weekend turned out pretty good. As usual the weather changed and made them look like liars, no rain til tonight. Best wishes to you and a nice week ahead.!

[@battleguybarry5973]

Another great job Joel 👍

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Thank you Peter, so much :)

[@EasyHikes4810]

Good job, Joel👌. Karen & I totally enjoyed this wildlife pond creation and we were really impressed with your crew too and our meticulous they were with the wheel-barrow dirt filling and soil clean up. That looks excellent! This really has enhanced that small yard and if the birds and insects are anything to go by, I think it is a success❤. Have a great weekend, and hopefully a bit of rest👍! Cheers from Karen and I.

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hey :) Yes, and they say *I'm* OCD with the tidiness! Ha. Seriously though, tidying as you go means a lot less mess at the end. The client elatedly sends regular update photos and short video clips, I'm due back in Wales in a few months and will drop in and do an update video on this pond, and of course feature all the clips of the multitude of wildlife that now use it :) Best wishes to you and everyone in the family - enjoy your weekend too. Joel

[@CheshireCat6639]

Fantastic, Joel and the lads great work👏🏻💪💪🦆🐸🦎🦟🪰🪱

[@heatherjameson5090]

Great video & fantastic seeing all the birds helping themselves to the insects. Many thanks :0)

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hi Heather - thank you, the client sends regular updates of this garden and I hope to go back, visit and do an update video for you guys in a few months when I am back in Wales on another project. Can't wait to see it again :) Hope you had a good weekend, best wishes - Joel

[@janiedunn637]

❤️ this video. It’s just absolutely wonderful. Oh the starlings just couldn’t wait. Just beautiful 🤩 😊

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Thank you Janie, so much :) The client has kept me updated regularly with photos and video of all the wildlife that has been making good use of this vital source - even night-footage of hedgehogs enjoying it too. I'll be returning in a few months to make an update video on this to share with you all - have a great weekend Janie - best wishes, Joel

[@janiedunn637]

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton I took a couple of videos in my garden of a starling walking about my back garden plus one of the adult starlings flying into their 🪹. It’s above my back bedroom 🪟. Have a nice weekend 😊

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

@@janiedunn637 Lovely! :)

[@Bezjc1936]

What a transformation. Just what the local birds have been waiting for by the looks of it. Hope they are soon joined by some amphibians. Another beautiful wildlife pond. Thank you for sharing.

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hey Beryl, thank you so much. I hope to go back and see this client and their pond in a few months when I am back in Wales and I'll of course be doing a full update video on this pond and hope to feature the client and his experiences too :) Best wishes, have a wonderful weekend - Joel

[@markhunter2244]

The ponds looks great already and the birds seem to approve, I imagine it will be full of wildlife and look spectacular by the middle of summer 🐝

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hi Mark - this was actually installed last June (shows how many videos I've still got to upload!), but the client has kept me updated regularly with photos and videos of the visitors - I am back in Wales in a few months on a large project and hope to be able to divert for half a day and do an update video for you guys - can't wait to show you all :) Best wishes and enjoy the weekend - Joel

[@markhunter2244]

An update would be great 👌

[@geeker211]

Wow, great job!

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Thank you :)

[@SisterDogmata]

Brilliant! Love the way it looks like it's been there years already. The birds and wee beasties will be living happily ever after!

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Thank you :) It certainly does look natural, even more so now from the photos that the client sends regularly - I really hope to get back to this pond in a few months to be able to give an update video for you guys :) Hope you're doing well, thanks for all the encouragement and support - Joel

[@SisterDogmata]

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Hope you get some time off, enjoy your weekend!

[@lindachenoweth9002]

Wow! Awesome! Fantastic! Turned out Perfect! Wish it was in my back yard! You had a great crew helping you Joel.

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hi Linda :) Yes, a great committed Team who I couldn't do this without (well, it'd take a lot longer anyway!) - thanks so much for your kind words, support and encouragement - it's appreciated. Best wishes, Joel

[@Helen-mh8mq]

That's certainly the hot spot of the neighborhood. Happy wildlife 🥳

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hi Helen - it absolutely is. The client keeps me updated regularly with this pond and the many visitors - I hope to re-visit in a few months when I am back in Wales to do an update video to share with you all. Best wishes, Joel

[@alisonburgess345]

Looks great - that pond will be so valuable and very entertaining! PS. I hope you left your card with the woman next door lol!

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Haha! Yes, the neighbour was very interested and very encouraging... who knows if there will be another job next door soon :) Thanks so much for your kind comments and support, I hope to revisit this site when I am back in Wales on another large project and then I can do an update video of all the wildlife that is using the pond and how it has established into a vital habitat :) Best wishes, hope you have a great weekend Alison - Joel

[@williamsclive2900]

wow beautiful Joel.... more ponds more safe havens for wildlife ... got my nextdoor interested as he keeps finding newts and frogs in his garden .... hope all is well your end ...and keep up the fantastic work 👍👍👍

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hey you :) Thank you. Great about the neighbour, all those frogs and newts are a wonderful gift from you! ;) All good this side - hope you have a good weekend - off up to Scotland on Sunday, via Lancashire and Ayrshire... Best wishes and catch up soon - Joel

[@suzannebramble6564]

Already a nice garden but after the pond installation it's stunning. Going to be so lovely when it's all matured. Hoping we can have an update sometime. Hope you're managing to get some time off this weekend Joel!

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hi Suzanne :) Thank you. I'm due back in north Wales in a few months to start another large project there and am planning to travel down to Cardiff to see this wonderful pond again a year later - I'll be sure to do an update video for you :) Best wishes, Joel

[@kajalsingh9554]

OMG! That clematis by the fence. Did you see that clematis behind you?! 🙂 Love the end result. I hear the birds have rated this a five-star on Yelp!

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Haha! Five-star.. thanks Kajal! I really appreciate your support and encouragement and am so glad you noticed that beautiful clematis - this client is so determined to provide a total oasis in his garden and he is succeeding. He regularly sends videos of the visitors. I hope to go back and visit the garden in person soon and do an update video for you guys :) Thanks again Kajal, and have a great day - Joel

[@spencersanderson1894]

Joel your ponds are incredible!! It looks great and I’m sure the wildlife is going to love it! Best wishes, Spencer

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Thanks Spencer, this was actually installed in June last year - just shows how many videos I'm still yet to upload! ;) Thanks so much for your support and encouragement - hope you both have a fantastic weekend, catch up soon - Joel

[@spencersanderson1894]

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton That’s ok, oh wow, that’s hilarious, I thought it was this year! You do have a lot of catching up to do! No worries, thank you for uploading and I hope you do too, yes we will, take care! Best wishes, Spencer

[@titiaswildlifecottagegarden]

That pond looks gorgeous, beautiful size to🥰 My back garden looks similar in size, nice to see how a pond that size looks in such a space. Gorgeous pictures of very grateful, cute birds to🥰🐦💦 They constantly kept checking the process in the background and not scared to come close to the humans, amazing 👍🏻🐦

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Thanks so much Titia - I hope to get back to this client in a few months when I am back in Wales and do an update video for you all, the client sends regular photos and short clips of the wildlife visiting and I need to see for myself :) Best wishes, Joel

[@wildlifegardener-tracey6206]

What a great addition to this garden, goes to show no space too small to house an essential addition to a wildlife garden. They’re going to have some fabulous nature watching in their garden which was obviously already attracting an abundance of bird activity. The insect that this will attract will only add to this little sanctuary. Brilliant work Joel and team, great watching from start to finish you deserve a break over the bank holiday weekend.

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

I did get a break! I ensured time out was a priority for once :) Saw the most wonderful butterfly on 30th April and I should be uploading the video of it later today, it's right up your street :) Thanks so much for your support on this, I hope to go back in a few months when I'm back in Wales and divert slightly so I can see the pond again and make an update video for you. Hope you had a good weekend, best wishes - Joel

[@karlitobergkamp8082]

That’s brilliant! The ammount of birds and wildlife that visit from the first moment it’s got water is so impressive and some very lucky owners will have plenty of entertainment in the future. Well done Joel and the team on a great build.

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hey you! Just trying to catch up with everyone quickly, but thanks so much for your kind words. It certainly is an amazing habitat, it was from the time the water went in. The client has worked hard and is determined that their garden become a complete oasis for wildlife, and he's certainly achieving that. He sends regular photos and clips of all the wildlife that visit and I need to get back there and do another update for you guys and of course include this wonderful footage. Hope you're doing fine - best wishes as always - Joel

[@george-1961]

What a pond 😮The birds absolutely love it. Absolutely no way will you be able to dig my soil right now Joel as it’s hard as a rock right now 😄 Keep up the good work Joel

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Oh, we'll find a way ;) There's a multitude of wildlife that benefit from this habitat already, the client often sends video and photo updates of all the visitors and the pond's progress. Hoping to get back here in a few months when I'm back in Wales on a large project - I'll do an update video for everyone :) Have a great weekend George - best wishes, Joel

[@george-1961]

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Happy weekend to you all Joel 👍🏻

[@deborahflello2316]

ah, so very inspiring thank you !

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Glad you enjoyed it Deborah! Hope you had a good weekend :)

[@UkAmphibians]

Another amazing pond joel well done that will look amazing this year when in full flower 🐸💚🐸

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hi there! :) This was actually last June, which shows how many videos I've yet to upload, ha! But thank you, it certainly has become an absolutely vital resource for so many different creatures and the client keeps me regularly updated with photos and video clips of the vast array of wildlife utilising this wonderful pond - hope you have a great weekend, best wishes - Joel

[@UkAmphibians]

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton that’s brilliant I wonder if any amphibians moved in this year be great to find out ? 🐸💚🐸

[@garethsmith6998]

Superb video ! The bird life in this garden is incredible !!!

[@micksmusicchannel]

Really enjoyed this Joel. Great to see it from start to completion. It's a fantastic looking pond as well, already attracting wildlife. A valuable resource for local wildlife for generations to come. 🙂👍

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hey Mick :) Glad you enjoyed this one. The client keeps me updated regularly with photos and video clips of all the varied wildlife that make the most of this vital habitat. I'm back in Wales in a few months and hoping to get back to this pond and do a video update, along with the experience of the client :) Can't wait! I hope you and yours have a good weekend - best wishes, Joel

[@normancoutts]

Lots of early adopters there already! :-)

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hi Norman, yes the client keeps me updated regularly with photos and video of the wildlife making use of it - I'm hoping to go back in a few months when I'm back in Wales so I can do an update video for you guys :) Best wishes, and have a great weekend - Joel

[@williammallender8391]

Grand job

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Thanks William :) Have a great weekend, best wishes - Joel

[@keithroberts42]

What a lovely wildlife haven you and the team have created, especially after the arduous journey to Wales, that route is often a problem especially near Bristol. I'm off to the Isle of Wight next week, but hopefully when I get back I will have the energy to continue work on my pond.

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hi Keith, thank you so much. Back in Wales in a couple of months when I hope to divert a little and visit this fantastic client and his wonderful pond. Lots has been sighted and recorded using this vital habitat and I can't wait to share it with you all in an update video. Hope you have a brilliant time in Isle of Wight :) Best wishes, Joel

[@francus7227]

It's not my style of pond. But, ponds are as unique as hair styles. I definitely tapped the thumbs up 👍 button to feed the algorithm monsters.

[@maggiemackenzie3857]

Just come upon your fab vids, Joel. So informative, humour-filled and entertaining. The neighbour is the star of the show! 😁 Enjoyed your return to South Wales in your vid about winter maintenance (or non-maintenance! 😊). Planning on getting a ground level wildlife pond dug in the new year, here in our town garden in Selkirk in the Scottish Borders, so making lots of notes watching. Bit perturbed by the lack of teas & coffees provided for you guys! 😂 Our guys and gal will get through at least one jar of Gold Blend completing the job and several packets of biccies! All power to your elbow(s) ! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

🤣Thanks Maggie, so much! I'm Scotland bound in December to look at some works actually, I travel all over the country undertaking these works. I really appreciate the kind words and support, they really do make a difference, particularly on a rain-filled day in Wales at the moment! Very best wishes, and thanks again - Joel

[@paulbarnes3687]

Do you think you could interview the couple in a few months and see how much they enjoy new space. Thanks this was a great video.

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hi there Paul - I'm due back in Wales in a few months for another large project and hope I can break-away from the project and go back to see this wonderful pond and the equally wonderful client. He has been determined to give over his greenspace to wildlife and has certainly succeeded, he sends regular update photos and videos of all the variety of wildlife that now benefit from this vital water source and I can't wait to share the update video with you guys :) Thanks for all your support and encouragement, it makes a difference - Joel

[@justlaughatlife8461]

Fantastic time lapse ! True class 👌will be emailing my pond soon Joel to you to go into your viewers pond video can’t wait , speak soon mate, mark

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hey! So good to hear from you :) Can't wait to see it - thanks again for all your encouragement and support - it will definitely feature, still trying to get time to collate everyone's videos and make this epic video, it's going to take a while but every second will be worth it - hope you and yours have a great weekend - best wishes, as always, Joel

[@scottnicholson6924]

Joel your channel is great. I have a small 3 x4m wildlife pond that Mallards keep invading. Are pond nets the best way to keep the mallards off while not affecting other wildlife

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hey Scott - this can be a problem with larger ponds, we can't blame them for utilising the space of course but I completely understand how much "damage" they can do, unwittingly. Pond nets I do believe work as a deterrent and once the birds have learned that there's no access you can soon remove it. Only other thing, which is a lot more time consuming is to "shoo" them off when you see them, but of course if you're not at home all day and able to sit at a window this isn't as effective ;) Thanks for your kind comment and support, that means a lot - best wishes, Joel

[@Arthur_My_Dear]

Fantastic, and revitalising to watch in such troubled times as these. What was the reddish brown material added to the upper edge of the pond at the end? Thanks

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hi Marco - thanks so much for your kind words and support, it means a lot. The reddish brown was additional subsoil that we had to bring in as there was insufficient soil of this low-nutrient type in the pond area to be able to back-fill and plant. The subsoil is best for keeping the pond clear and also allows you to plant directly into it, meaning no plastic baskets are needed :) You can see a few of the many ponds created this way in this short video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHiUqGqDis2bjtU Hope this helps - best wishes, Joel

[@Arthur_My_Dear]

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton it does - thanks very much. Love to watch your work, rewilding the country one garden at a time

[@TranquiloBayPanama]

You've got some really nice weather going on over there right now. Another great wildlife habitat, congratulations! I wonder what might show up?

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

We have indeed! This was last year in June, just shows how many videos I'm yet to upload of projects! The client keeps me updated with photos and video regularly of all the many creatures that benefit from this habitat and I'm hoping to go back in a few months when I'm in the area and do an update video for you guys - I can't wait to share it :) Best wishes, as always - Joel

[@an3l3j]

Lovely and lively pond :). Could you please do a video on the mosquito issue with ponds (is there one or wildlife takes care of it if made right)? Would love to make one but live with a person that's allergic to mosquito bite. Thank you for all you do!

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hi there - I will try to do this as soon as I can. The bats, amphibians, birds and larger insects (like dragonflies etc) that are attracted to these waterbodies all make a huge impact on any mosquitoes and their larvae, any water source will of course attract them but these wildlife ponds certainly give a balance. I am going back to this pond in a few months when I am back in Wales and will ask the client about how he's found the mosquito numbers etc. I am not sure which country you are in so it may be that there are higher mosquito numbers anyway, but I'll certainly try to include this information :) Thank you for your kind words and support, it means a lot - best wishes to you and yours - Joel

[@scifi85]

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton actually mosquitos are the only thing that stops me from making my own pond near the house (Ukraine). It would be nice to have a video about it. People usually get fish to rid of mosquitos larvae, set up streaming pumps, or use special bacteria that kill larvae. Neither option is ideal for me, but a pump that works on solar panels looks the most promising.

[@Masked_One_1316]

15:59 that plant is ragged robin is released saponins when mixed with water this can be use to clean but also poison anything that drinks the water if it mixes with the water.

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Yes it is - the Saponins are in the roots and fish will not normally come into contact with it of course as it's a marginal plant - but these wildlife ponds aren't for fish, I do like fish in a pond but not in these wildlife ones as they add too much nutrient to the water and cause murky water and algal growth, hence filtration pumps etc are used in most Koi ponds etc. Best wishes - Joel

[@bluebowser3121]

Such a big pond for such a small space. Honestly though I can get behind that lol. I think lawns are overrated!

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Haha! Yes, unless they're nectar lawns they don't have that much benefit for wildlife as a "standard" lawn unfortunately - this habitat will provide many insects, larvae, water, hibernation opportunities and cover for so many creatures - I hope to get back to this pond in a few months to do an update for you guys :) Best wishes, and have a great weekend - Joel

[@b_uppy]

They should do this instead of those ugly retention ponds. Maybe adapt the ponds into canals with naturescaping...

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Great idea - thank you for this, glad you enjoyed the video - you can see just a few of many made in this way and how they establish after a few weeks in this short video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHiUqGqDis2bjtU Hoping to get back to this site in a few months and do an update video for everyone :) Best wishes, Joel

[@mariagillinson8527]

Starlings are very aggressive birds and drum out and take over the native birds habitats. Not sure of their origin but we have them here in Canada also…

[@georginaanne2260]

What is the make of fleece you use for your ponds please?

[@garnetbarkley7482]

❤️

[@jacobrussell5051]

how much do you take for making a pond like this?

[@maggiemackenzie3857]

All that and not one cup of coffee for the workers! 🤣

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

I'm sure we were provided with coffee, not sure about biscuits tho!... either way the client is a very good friend now and I need to go back to this pond again next year for more updates on it :)

[@dwaynedibley5674]

What's the white stuff on top of the liner ?

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hi Dwayne - it's industrial fleece - it is under the liner as well for protection, and then placed on top for extra protection and to allow the low-nutrient subsoil to remain in place and planting to be directly into this soil, negating the use of baskets. If you are building a pond, we have everything you need here (including personal advice!): wildyourgarden.com/product-category/ponds-accessories/ Best wishes, Joel

[@tomm4073]

Nice, very nice indeed. Well done. Quality comes at a fair price. Just wondering what the cost of this marvel may be? Around 20 K perhaps or is it more like 50?

[@JAMoore-zz3ki]

@16:23 and again @17:07 on the video The water on the pavers at the bottom of the retaining wall - is that leaking from the pond?

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hi there - thankfully no, the pond is fully and securely lined, the water excess that you could see was from the pond plants being carried and planted into the pond area :) The pond is doing really well and the client regularly updates me with photos and video of the vast array of wildlife that uses the pond already - I hope to return in the next few months to do an update on the pond :) Best wishes, Joel

[@JAMoore-zz3ki]

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton I saw all of the dragonflies and other visitors - really made me smile.

[@millsy4606]

i think i may have screwed up digging out my pond, ive done a 4m by 2m with a 2 ft centre well, but because my ground is so uneven its kind of all over the place. also tried do some shelving but think my edges are too steep.

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hey - you're more than welcome to send a few photos to me at [e-mail] and I can try to guide you or let you know that it's actually ok :) Best wishes - Joel

[@millsy4606]

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton chees Joel ill do that now

[@jamieclark5572]

Could anyone tell me the rough price of purchasing the aquatic plants for an average size wildlife pond? Also the best place to purchase them. My work have just give me permission to put a pre fab pond we have on our grounds. Thanks

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hi Jamie - we can tell you :) and we can supply them too - if you send an email to [e-mail] we will be happy to advise on the best plants and number you will need - here's a link to the ponds section in the meantime: wildyourgarden.com/product-category/ponds-accessories/ Best wishes, Joel

[@Fellowtellurian]

Where is the aeration?

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hi Coco - the native oxygenating plants provide aeration and if you ensure that you have 60-70% surface cover with floating leaved plants, and ensure you use very low-nutrient subsoil the ponds remain clear without any need for artificial filtration or pumps - they also don't include fish of course that cause ponds to become mucky, hence all the artificial filtration needed in ornamental koi ponds. This video shows just a few of the many ponds I have created this way and how they establish over a few weeks - I hope this helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHiUqGqDis2bjtU Best wishes - Joel

[@ryandavis3228]

Need mic fuzzies

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Hi Ryan - yes, I have them now - this was filmed a year ago and I've hopefully improved a lot in that time :) Best wishes, Joel

[@6360carolyn]

Sound is very static!

[@donkey3909]

First