Search for native pond or water plants specific to your area (do not just pick things ... place your container in the ground or let it sit on the surface. Add gravel or small rocks to the bottom of ...

Adding a small pond to your garden might not have crossed your mind before, but this water feature can bring a lot of ...

As with the mini pond, add logs, stones, pond plants and rainwater to complete the habitat and ensure wildlife has easy routes in and out. Small children are fascinated by ponds. To minimise the risk ...

Even a small water feature can be a focal ... and stone troughs work well or choose a glazed ceramic plant pot with no hole. Once the pond is set up, it's easy to look after.

Growing a lily pond at home adds a beautiful, calming touch to any garden or outdoor space. Lily ponds are low-maintenance ...

Ponds are complex aquatic ecosystems. They play home to plants, insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. They also consist of many non-living factors like temperature, oxygen and ...

This publication covers the following topics: Non-living factors: Temperature & oxygen Nutrients and plants The pond food web Predators & prey – they key to fish management For information on testing ...

The nine-year project found rare plants almost trebled, while species that had gone extinct in the area returned Digging ponds in the countryside can deliver "unprecedented" gains for nature ...

The key to a healthy pond is keeping the water clear and ensuring that plants do not take over. If you have the right balance of plants and oxygen, you will encourage wildlife and your aquatic ...