Continued Excavation & Boulder Placement (Day 2)
At 11:30 in
Pond Day1 Breaking ground
What happens here
Day 2 begins with continued excavation, particularly focusing on creating shelves and edges within the pond where boulders will be placed. A mini excavator is used for this precise shaping. Large boulders are then carefully lowered into position using the excavator's grapple bucket in conjunction with straps for secure placement. Ed emphasizes that using straps is safer and more effective for liner protection than relying solely on a grapple, especially when placing rocks near the pond's edge. A lesson is learned when a boulder escapes the grapple and rolls towards a structure, highlighting the importance of careful technique.
Goal: Shape pond shelves and place boulders for structural and aesthetic purposes
Tools and materials
- Heavy Straps — Safely lifting and positioning large boulders
- Large Boulders — Creating pond edges, shelves, and retaining walls
- Mini Excavator — Excavation, shaping, and placing boulders
- Shovel — Adjusting soil around boulders during placement
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