posted 10 years ago
Hello, we have a 1,000 gallon stock tank that we are using for our duck pond. It's hooked up to a swirl filter. On the occasion where we need to dump/clean/refill the pond, I was thinking of digging a 30-40ft long berm and swale system along the fenceline, and plant some trees and shrubs that will occasionally provide forage for our ducks and chickens.
Looking at a recent topo map, the fenceline where I want to dig this is roughly on contour. If I do this without precisely measuring this out, will I regret it?
Also, is it a bad idea to fill the swale with rocks?
Thanks, I'm new at this.