Originally a pond with fish, I was asked to transform it into a "swimming pond"
This was a really great, fulfilling job I undertook in Plaxtol, Kent a few years ago and I continue to provide regular maintenance
How it was achieved
- Emptying and removal of an abundance of silt
- Fully lined with a protective underlay and a blue liner (a multitude of other colours/patterns also available!)
- The front edge of the entire inner shelf was built up with a retaining wall which held back the gravelled filter system and planting zones around the whole perimeter, and included a skimmer
- Shallow steps were built up and flat, decorative, stone slabs laid on top, and a decking area was built
- The pump and filters used are Oase
The results
With its existing 3-tier waterfall providing the subtle sound of natural water, this became a haven for both wild and family life to happily co-exist.