Go for it! My pond as described in the other bit hardly gets any sun in winter, and no mid-day sun. It does seem good for wildlife though. Being next to the garage though, you would have to be careful driving in--make sure the driveway is well lit! If I was making the rocky bits again, I probably would put in bits of tubing under the rocks to help with the housing.

I forgot to mention in the other thread, that my pond is quite big (10X15 ft, and one edge is pebble beach which seems to be the favoured hunting ground for newts and hiding place for tadpoles. The rest is a steep slope leading up to a boggy bit, and the rest sloping down to a shallow ledge.

Thanks for that.
The pond would be in the back garden next to the garage wall, not in the front garden next to the drive, so won't pose a safety problem (but thanks for the thought)
Good thinking about adding extra hidey holes!

The more ponds the better in my opinion. I am sure that you can find the right plants and occupants to live in a shady pond.
Alison

Definitely! I'd perhaps make it a wildlifey bog garden/pond, with slopey sides with lots of potential for planting and animal visitors.

Only downside is, if you do that, the buttercups will love you. :/

Melanie