A backyard that makes our hands itch.

Everything is allowed out except the espaliered trees that give a lot of views and privacy. Everything is allowed out except the espaliered trees that give a lot of views and privacy.

Digging the new pond can begin, thick clay unfortunately.

Container after container of clay disappeared from the garden.

He who digs a pit for another…

but perseverance wins…

Almost done.

Clean sand to stabilise the soil and make it more pleasant to work on.

A custom-made HDPE pond container is supplied.

The crane lifts the bin into place over the house.

Turn and pass.

Centimetres over…

…but precisely tailored.

A drum filter will keep the pond crisp and clear.

In carefully selected places, we have extra pieces put in so that large stones can lie in the border.

With policy, we place the stones.

We place the heaviest stones right in the garden.

Stones, granite bridge and the first trees. The garden is starting to take shape.

A beautiful Japanese white pine is easy to see from any position.

Masonry granite boulders on pond edge.

The right soil mix for planting.

The boulder edge is ready and grouted, the water can go up and planting can begin.

With the groundcovers in it, the whole thing can start growing.

And then a mighty old maple tree, which gives the garden character.

Water at height, plants in, grow.