Filling the Pond

We left the pond filling on a timer until about 0100 this morning, but found, when we got up, that it isn't full. We set it going again: in total, it took about 13 hours to fill. A quick test showed that the hose was delivering 12l/minute, which means the volume's around 9300l. We've spent the day sorting out the edging of the pond: the ends of the retaining wall transition to looser stonework, which is more informal, and at the shallow end we've got a number of 'emerging' stones, which, in addition to the innumerable crevices, nooks and crannies, means there should be a good variety and number of habitats for wildlife. The water is very chlorine-rich, and will need a few weeks to out-gas before it's attractive to plants or wildlife. We'll get oxygenating plants for late June, probably, once the water's stabilized somewhat.