Time to build a bridge & retaining walls for the pond!

We moved from an established garden full of wildlife to a bare new-build plot — nothing but clay and rubble. This isn’t my day job, but over the past 20 years I’ve built up plenty of DIY skills — and now I’m putting them to the test. Watch me transform this space from rubble to roses.

I want to show you what’s possible with a bit of planning, some hard graft, and a lot of passion. I’m creating a garden for wildlife… and for us.

Over the course of these videos, I`ll be
• Installing French Drains to tackle the heavy clay and stop the garden from getting waterlogged
• Building a raised deck and a modern pergola - creating a stylish space to relax and enjoy the view
• Digging a wildlife pond _(complete with bridge) to attract wildlife
• Raising the level of the garden with sleepers to improve drainage & create structure
• Laying a gravel path to connect each area
• Planting a flowering lawn to bring colour, movement and food for pollinators

And that is just this year's project! If you take something away from this video, please like and subscribe to ensure you stay up to date

In this video:

00:41 Recap
01:01 Pond wall ground preparation
02:31 Pond Wall Footings
05:35 Pond extension
05:53 Construct the bridge

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