Allotment Pond

Installing a pond on your allotment is relatively easy, looks good, encourages wildlife and can be completed within a day.

I used a preformed 140-litre plastic pond liner for my allotment.

Find a shelterd spot away from heavily used paths and in a sunny position
Place gravel and stones in the bottom of the pond.
Add water plants to help oxygenate the water and provide shade.   Placing a waterlily in the pond will help keep the water clear.
Always make sure that smaller animals who may fall into the pond have an escape route.  Provide stepping stones, a beach area, branches or small ramp.

For more information here's a link to the RHS page regarding wildelife ponds

https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=622
 

Is it Spring yet?

Is it Spring yet?

Not quite but almost.

I took the opportunity to go to RHS Wisley the other day to visit their bookstore (always a favourite pastime) and walk through the gardens.

There were signs of Spring creeping into the winter landscape. Snow drops pushing there heads above the foliage. Sarcococca in full bloom, its lovely citrus scent filling the air.

Before we know it Spring will be here. So its time to make sure all those untidy perennials are cut back, winter pruning projects are finished and those other irksome tasks like tidying the shed and cleaning our tools are all completed before we head back into the garden full time.

If you haven't done so already now is a perfect time to make plans for new flower beds, vegetable gardens, landscaping and garden makeovers.

Whether you engage a garden designer like myself or you do-it-yourself, planning any garden on paper first makes good sense. It helps you make good plant choices and avoid all those impulse buys at the garden centre! You will also save time in the long run and save money.

So get cleaning and designing!

Check out my Gallery for inspiration and don't hesitate to contact me if I can be of assistance.

Coming soon to Garden Notes:

• Garden Design Booklet
• Ideas for Summer Containers
• Potting Benches
• DIY Containers