I decided that it would be a good idea to add a couple of leaky dams to the drainage ditch that runs next to the new pond.

So using our log and sheep fleece method I installed the 2 dams.

The theory behind the use of the fleece is that if you put the fleece in underneath the log it will act like a fine mesh. The silt and mud will be caught in the fleece and will seal any water leakage under the log. This will stop the log being washed out underneath, we will see over time if this works, so far so good.

I’m pretty pleased with the results and they were just finished before the heavy rain came!

I must give thanks to Sue for supplying the sheep fleeces, she farms in Northumberland. Sadly she was telling me that fleeces these days do not command a price they deserve and are worth very little.