Mark out the shape of your pond using a thick rope or hosepipe for smooth curves. Don't make the shape too 'fussy' as it will be difficult to make your liner fit neatly. To assist with water clarity, make your pond as big as possible and avoid a deeply shaded site.
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A shelf 20-30cm (8-12" deep) and 30cm (12") wide round part of the inside of your pond will enable you to grow marginal plants in baskets and will probably be used by frogs as a suitable place to lay their frogspawn. |
Your wildlife pond needs gently sloping slides to enable animals and birds to drink and bathe safely and to allow your frogs and froglets an easy escape route from your pond. Stones projecting above the surface give developing tadpoles an opportunity to soak up the sun! |
Page 1 Some considerations |
Page 2 Wildlife or Fish? |
Page 3 Pond Materials |
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Page 5 Pond Liner |
Page 6 Finishing Touches |
Page 7 Plants - oxygenators |
Page 8 Plants - Marginals |
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