A summary and a monthly timeline of our Koi Pond project from start till finish...
May 2010 - Clearing the area
June 2010 - Construction of first raised bed and pathway begins
July 2010 - the Big Dig has begun
August 2010 - the dig continues and first raised bed fills up with the spoil from the dig
September 2010 - hand digging continues and seating area ground level rises up
October 2010 - first raised bed filled up and levelled
November 2010 - winter pause and pond build becomes static
January 2011 - planning for the finishing touches and equipment needed
February 2011 - pond build recommences and installation of new fencing begins
March 2011 - hand digging continues and second raised bed fills up
April 2011 - new fences and trellis are up and yes, hand digging continues
May 2011 - planting of the first raised bed begins
June 2011 - coping stones on the first raised bed
July 2011 - build of the pond wall commences
August 2011 - pond wall build continues
September 2011 - bottom drains and main pipe works installed
October 2011 - pond wall goes up and up...
November 2011 - construction of the filter house begins
December 2011 - construction of the third raised bed and water feature begins
January 2012 - third raised bed and water feature completed and rendered
February 2012 - fence painting has begun
March 2012 - planting of the second raised bed begins
April 2012 - skimmer line and return pipes installed, work on filter house continues
May 2012 - final height of block wall attained and pond window frame measured to fit
June 2012 - construction of pergola begins
July 2012 - painting of the pergola begins
August 2012 - insulation on pond walls applied ready for fiberglassing
September 2012 - fiberglassing completed and pond now water tight
October 2012 - landscaping continues, pathway finished off
November 2012 - filter equipment assembled
December 2012 - thorough cleaning and disinfection of the pond in preparation for filling up
January 2013 - construction of the decking begins
February 2013 - small water feature finished and running
March 2013 - pond window installed and sealed
April 2013 - pond filled up, fish introduced, system all running. The pond build has finished
One of the comments we received before that now holds a special place in my consciousness is that we are 'never the idle dreamers'. As I gathered these photos and looked back at what we have done it reminded me how much hard work we have put in to achieve what we have now. And it's something we are so proud of!We wanted something, we did the work ourselves, and now we're enjoying it. But what makes this sense of enjoyment extra sweet is that we worked hard for it.
Never the idle dreamers!
And pond reveal coming up soon!
Mark :-)