My pond build thread

[Delapool]

Worse case of roots we had was some sort of vine which grew roots into the above-ground concrete water tank we had. Just found gaps around the concrete lid. The vine went next day

 

[Andy Sager]

Actually, it IS a problem if you've cut away too many of the support roots so that the tree falls over in a good wind storm.
We had to do a root trim when we re-plumbed the city water line to my Mother's house and that was one of the regs for doing it. Obviously I can't tell how many different roots you came across but if you have any large trees by the house, I suggest you check into how badly you cut the root system. Just sayin'. .......

 

[enrgizerbunny]

I was at least ten feet away from both the ~100 year old oaks that the pond sits underneath. What I cut out probably won't hurt the tree given how old they are. If I wanted to be REALLY safe is limb them up a bit to be sure, but these things cost $$

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[Delapool]

Limb them up? Not sure what this means?

 

[Fresh2o]

Limb them up? Not sure what this means?

It means pruning or thinning. This can be done for aesthetics, tree health, to allow more light penetration, to allow better airflow, to reduce weight, etc. It's not cheap when done professionally. But can be worth it in the long run.


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[Delapool]

Ah, got it. Many thanks.

 

[Andy Sager]

I was at least ten feet away from both the ~100 year old oaks that the pond sits underneath. What I cut out probably won't hurt the tree given how old they are. If I wanted to be REALLY safe is limb them up a bit to be sure, but these things cost $$

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Okay then. You'd be surprised how many people cut tree roots without thinking about the stability of the tree after the cuts. Was just putting that out there in case you were one of them.

 

[Delapool]

We had a wattle (I think) come down close to our house. It just fell the right way so was pretty lucky. Terrible tree - hardly any root system to it at all it appeared although there must of been. This just went right at the base and snapped off.

I'd love to have old trees like that. We had a 20 year old orchard but nothing like a hundred years

 

[enrgizerbunny]

Leveled the perimeter today. Purchasing liner and underlayment tomorrow.

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[PoppaRyno]

Lookin good.

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[Delapool]

Very nice What was the border going to be again?

 

[enrgizerbunny]

Very nice What was the border going to be again?

Whatever stone I find at a decent price. The border is to level the edges at the moment.

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[Delapool]

Zebra rock maybe . May not be that waterproof unfortunately.

Just having a fun look and trying to remember some nice ones.

http://www.bespoke-gems.com/images/gemstones/rough/z2/z2a.jpg

 

[enrgizerbunny]

Zebra rock maybe . May not be that waterproof unfortunately.

Just having a fun look and trying to remember some nice ones.

http://www.bespoke-gems.com/images/gemstones/rough/z2/z2a.jpg

Doesn't need to be waterproof, just heavy.

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[PoppaRyno]

Flagstone, limestone, pick what ya like.... As long as its heavy.

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[Fresh2o]

I'd check with local quarries first then local nurseries for suitable stones such as fieldstone.


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[EOGoldfish]

Looks nice!


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[Delapool]

None of the rocks I like are easily workable Found some nice granites (pinks) or diorites (blacks) though.

I guess slate or flagstone but more for practicality.

Actually wondering how it is going to all sit and keep the grass out.

I assumed the liner sits on dirt and the rock border sits on that?

Also here we are seeing some nice coloured pavers and garden bricks coming out (not just white concrete) which I thought looked nice.

If you go limestone I suggest very, very hard stuff. Our limestone retaining wall is soft and has about a tonne of paint on it to protect it.

 

[enrgizerbunny]

Bought 45 mil rubber liner and "underlayment" aka roofing felt today. Covered the roots with tar patch, but rain halted further progress. Weather looks good tomorrow so I'll probably get the liner installed.

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[enrgizerbunny]

I'll probably be using field stone for practicality. Now I just need to find it for less than $0.89/lb.

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