Spring cleaning the pond

Another one of my Easter holiday jobs ticked off - cleaning out the pond. Removed old netting and plants.

 Removed gungy old water with a bucket, being careful to filter out all the wildlife. Gave the liner a good scrub and rinse.

 All 9 golfish survived the winter...

Tidied up plants and replaced them in better positions...

 As well as the goldfish, discovered 3 frogs (but no frog spawn, yet)...

 And 2 newts! There was also a large cockroach like larvae - I suspect it might be a dragonfly.

 Refilled and covered with new net from Aldi, cutting holes for plants to grow through.

Job done!