The pond is now full of water and all that is left to do on its construction is to bank the edges and cover the liner. It is important that wildlife friendly ponds have at least one shallow side allowing frogs and other animals to exit more easily. Our pond has a couple of ledges in it too which will be used for planting and will also make great homes for animals especially when we have put in a few small stone piles to create hidey-holes.
Volunteers have been planting bulbs under the trees. Spring bulbs are an early nectar source for emerging bees but most of them need to planted in autumn time for the best results.
We have also put in some good leaf compost on our newly dug beds which will give the plants a good head start when we plant them in the spring. Hopefully we will have a few frosts over the winter which will break the soil down, making it more crumbly and easier to work with next year.
Volunteers have been planting bulbs under the trees. Spring bulbs are an early nectar source for emerging bees but most of them need to planted in autumn time for the best results.
We have also put in some good leaf compost on our newly dug beds which will give the plants a good head start when we plant them in the spring. Hopefully we will have a few frosts over the winter which will break the soil down, making it more crumbly and easier to work with next year.
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