After many problems with pond liner leaks and failed patches, I opted to drain and refit a new liner. I though this was a perfect time to think about an upgrade and to add a bog. I went for a bog that is the same size surface area as the pond, although only 12" deep, compared to 3ft in the pond.
This is my original pond:
Then this is what it is like today after the relining and the new bog added:
Next stage is to create the bog filter piping. I am getting some flex pvc tube to attach to the pump, which will supply water to the bog into 40mm rigid pvc piping with slots cut in. The 40mm pvc pipe will have a capped vertical terminal for cleaning. Then I can fill with shingle and think about plants.
Finally I am also thinking about what border I'm going to have for the bog. My first thought is to cut back a bit more turf and have a pebble/rock border, but not yet decided. Whatever it is I want it to be wildlife friendly.
So it's not gonna happen overnight but I'll get there soon hopefully.
This is my original pond:
Then this is what it is like today after the relining and the new bog added:
Next stage is to create the bog filter piping. I am getting some flex pvc tube to attach to the pump, which will supply water to the bog into 40mm rigid pvc piping with slots cut in. The 40mm pvc pipe will have a capped vertical terminal for cleaning. Then I can fill with shingle and think about plants.
Finally I am also thinking about what border I'm going to have for the bog. My first thought is to cut back a bit more turf and have a pebble/rock border, but not yet decided. Whatever it is I want it to be wildlife friendly.
So it's not gonna happen overnight but I'll get there soon hopefully.