Filling in a Pond

[Flashman]

My main job that I have left to do before it is born - i have rather a large pond to fill in and by large it is about 13ft by 10 at the widest and prob about 3 ft deep in the middle of the garden. Does anyone have any idea the best way to get rid of this and how much hardcore or dirt I will need. I have no idea how far a ton of dirt goes! The baby is not due till July and I figure it will need to be done ASAP, as the dirt will need time to settle and next summer a little one will want to be outside. My DP has said perhaps we keep it, but I can't see the point in taking any chances - does anyone have a pond with little ones?

I recently filled in a pond, not quite as big, bit a lot of work. We drained it the day before and then filled it with what seemed like a lot of earth, be warned that you might need to add some more earth some days later once it settles.

And never underestimate the number of frogs you'll find.

Oh similar thing have a problem with water, I think my whole family has, as a cousin drowned (not in a pond), and I think my mums worrys about water have rubbed of on me. You should have seen her face when I told her I was taking my padi