School wildlife garden and pond

Project details
Client: David Livingstone School
Location: Thornton Heath 
Date: July 2013
Collaborators: Assisted by Zsolt, Peter, John, Daniel and Jose
planting plan
  • Fruit, herbs and pollinator attractant planting
Project details
Client: David Livingstone School
Date: July 2013
Location: Thornton Heath
Collaborators: Assisted by Zsolt, Peter, John, Daniel and Jose
David Livingstone School had a wildlife garden that needed some reshaping and general uplifting. Michelle organised some volunteer days to help get clearing underway, then we got stuck in. The pond was completely relined, using sand then underlay, heavy duty liner and finished with slate chippings. The inhabitants carefully transferred out and back into their environment along with a ‘starter’ amount of the residual sludge and a pond filter and pump installed. 
D. Livingstone wild garden
New pond planting, frog logs, turf and a mix of fruit, herbs and pollinator attractant planting was added. The wildlife and garden are thriving!
planting plan
  • Fruit, herbs and pollinator attractant planting