On 23/03/15 00:49, sfrazi wrote:
Hi,

I am having problems in trying to remove a concrete pond that was built
by the previous owners.

I have drained the pond using a water pump and drilled a number of holes
at the bottom of the pond using a jack hammer. I thought this would have
meant any remaining water would quickly drain away, instead the
remaining water is still there. In some instances I have drilled at
least 7 to 8 inches below the concrete and the water just ends up
filling the hole I created.

Is this expected? I have little knowledge of landscaping so was hoping
for some advice.

Do you have clay in your garden? It sounds like it -


I want to completely get rid of the pond and blend it in with the rest
of the lawn but am worried this area will get waterlogged without
adequate drainage.

It's likely the area will be no worse off than any other part.

My garden is clay about 1-2ft below the surface, and absolutely solid
clay (as in you need to pick at it with a 6ft iron bar) 3-4 ft down.

If that's the case, you could put in a layer of gravel before topsoil
and just let it be a natural sump.