Browse Forums Outdoor Living 1 Jun 07, 2018 10:58 am Hi there, We moved in to our place a few months back. The previous owners had a small pond with no filtration and some unhealthy goldfish, we've since moved them to a larger pond and taken out the pre-fab pond that was in the ground. The space left is adjacent to the deck. My primary job is to raise this "pond area" up to the level of the deck and probably add decking to it (this latter part is not essential - see below). My main question is - what do folk recommend for filling in the space? My dad suggested gravel, but I wondered about cost and subsidence - is there a better option? The ground is compacted soil and the space is 150 (w) x 100 (l) x 30 (d) cm. See attached photos (it is currently hosting some plants we need to keep away from the puppy - apologies if that obscures the view somewhat). The puppy leads me to my next question. I want to install a dog door in the leftmost panel of slats so the puppy can come in and out. The area I am filling in is therefore primarily for his use and doesn't need to be decking - any thoughts on cost-effective alternatives would be appreciated. Many thanks for any replies, James Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Filling in old pond space adjacent to deck 2Jun 07, 2018 12:59 pm Pond space - consider a raised bed for a veggie patch. http://www.hayters.com.au/veggie-patch-and-compost-bins https://vegepod.com.au/ Bunnings.. We are building a second dwelling and are currently selecting window and door frames. We want to blend into the forest and also bring out the stone work and the fake wood… 0 15933 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair But if it is a ground level open pit, then it is not a charged system. No surprises there. The pipes have obviously been altered and there would be a reason for this.… 3 31280 That was always going to be a challenge and a test of patience. Full marks to your mate. Did you discuss the wet area near the trampoline? 16 17355 |