Martin's old pond.

[Martinspuddle]

I am going to get a new barrel, don't really think it's such a good idea using the current one. This one is old and therefore cannot trust it's integrity and besides it would be better to start a fresh.



So this is going to be moved down the garden and will better for the lilies in the long run as they will get more sunlight there.

I have one of those wood half barrels as a pot, on the inside the floor is raised to about halfway up, so it's a lot smaller on the inside than you might expect, yours might not be the same, but just thought I would mention it best to find out these things first, if it's just temporary for the summer could you just use a paddling pool? Or this is what I used for drinking trough for the horses fairly indestructible, never cracked in the freezing weather, but maybe too small, don't know if you can get larger sizes?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Contico-Multi- ... 19&sr=8-11

Thank you for the ideas Staffy, but the barrel I have is a full half barrel so no raised bottom or should I say base, sounds a tad rude, anyhow you can usually buy them for around £40. All I will need to do is put in a small liner and we're away.

[Staffylover]

Sounds good, will be interested to see how you get on

[Ruth]

Don’t forget the photos!!

[Martinspuddle]

Don’t forget the photos!!

For my dear, only the best ...brass rubbings!

[Ric]

I am going to get a new barrel, don't really think it's such a good idea using the current one. This one is old and therefore cannot trust it's integrity and besides it would be better to start a fresh.

...does that mean the new barrel might accidentally-on purpose turn out to be a bit larger than the old one?

[Martinspuddle]

I am going to get a new barrel, don't really think it's such a good idea using the current one. This one is old and therefore cannot trust it's integrity and besides it would be better to start a fresh.

...does that mean the new barrel might accidentally-on purpose turn out to be a bit larger than the old one?

Well, that could be a idea strangely.

[Ruth]

Lucy wants to help Uncle Puddle! She is selecting the koi !

[Martinspuddle]

Lucy wants to help Uncle Puddle! She is selecting the koi !

Tell her to look for the micro Koi in the store, they all the rage you know!