If the springlike weather in February is making you think about building a pond this year here are some basic tips. If it's a wildlife pond you want a third of it to be very shallow - 10 cms or so - and none of...
One of the common problems that people have with ponds over the winter (and at other times of year) is herons taking the fish. Despite information to the contrary herons are not particularly territorial and can tell the difference between a real heron and a...
One of the jobs for autumn/winter is to cut back the dead growth on the marginal plants surrounding your pond. However this dead growth is quite important for both invertebrates and amphibians as an overwintering area. If possible then, leave cutting it back until the...
November's pond tips are all about amphibians - toads, frogs and newts. At this time of year they are all starting to hibernate. Some will do so in your pond but most will actually be out in your garden under logs or stones or at...