Lobster wrote:
Didn't really like the kids playing in what was no more than a giant
litter tray... :-( Don't know what the solution is unless you have a
guaranteed cat-free garden - if the OP doesn't, then it's maybe a factor
to consider before taking the plunge.

David




Thanks to everyone for their responses

I have considered the cat problem and also the benefit of having the
pond in future, my argument for getting rid of it is that we invest very
little if any time in maintaining the pond, it's just sort of there,
having said that there is not necessarily anything wrong with that I
guess, so I think what will happen is that I will frame it off with
chicken wire and timber and perhaps eventually make a sandpit elsewhere,
with regards to the cats, does that "scent off" gel that they sell in
garden centres and pet supply stores actually work for instance?

//J