Would you fill in this pond?

Davesnave

Grenage wrote: »

That pond probably looks quite shallow, but it's about 5.5 foot deep.

Then the next question would have to be, "Why?"

2' to 2' 6" is ample to protect goldfish, south of Novosibirsk. :rotfl:

Mine was only 18" and I never lost any to cold, only herons.

Grenage

Davesnave wrote: »

Then the next question would have to be, "Why?"

2' to 2' 6" is ample to protect goldfish, south of Novosibirsk. :rotfl:

Mine was only 18" and I never lost any to cold, only herons.

Don't ask me, I merely inherited the thing - rather substantial body of water.

It's quite possible that lack of access has kept frogs away, but there are ponds in the woodland across the road, so that's probably more alluring.

For the record, I kept the statue simply because the ex-wife hated the thing.

Missus_Hyde

I have nothing against ponds per se; my neighbours have one and we've had the most darling toads come into the garden and make a cosy home under some of the wood in our barn.

However, another neighbour had a large pond and a lovely little boy, whom they were worried about allowing to play in the garden due to the pond being there. They (quite rightly in my opinion) filled it in with soil and the contents of our drive which had been dug out; it did us a favour as it used up all the excess soil which we would have had to get rid of and meant that it didn't cost them a fortune buying soil to fill their pond, so we both benefited.

I think the problem with the OP's pond is that it is rather large for the size of the garden and does tend to dominate it. As the house is going to be sold, a turfed area would perhaps appeal to more buyers, especially if they have small children.

mumcoll

My son moved into a house with a huge pond, similar to this one. He emptied it (YUCK - the slimey thick gunge after the water had gone was horrid.) The space it created was well worth the hassle and hard work though.

G_M

It's a beautiful pond! Well established with mature plants and, I imaging, life.

It would be a criminal act (philosophically speaking) to get rid of it.

Tidy up around it, and make sure there is access over the sides for wildlife.

Grenage

G_M wrote: »

It's a beautiful pond! Well established with mature plants and, I imaging, life.

It would be a criminal act (philosophically speaking) to get rid of it.

Tidy up around it, and make sure there is access over the sides for wildlife.

Don't worry, I intend to address the balance by building a large pond in the next house - we'll have a much bigger garden.

Grenage

Most soul destroying task ever, but done!

m1kjm

Wow, well done, it will look so much better to your prospective purchasers now.

G_M

m1kjm wrote: »

Wow, well done, it will look so much better to your prospective purchasers now.

:rotfl: :rotfl:

m1kjm

G_M wrote: »

:rotfl: :rotfl:

No way, it was hard work and a grotty job but the OP has got on and done it quickly and it looks miles better for it. We just need to see inside now please OP.