A garden pond is a tranquil spot, bringing the relaxing sound of cascading water to a landscape while providing excellent habitat for wildlife. Plants are of utmost importance in creating a healthy ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Apart from the environmental benefits of adding a pond to your garden, the magical pairing of plants and water creates a sweet haven of ...

If you ever watch a duck float across a pond, gobbling up the vegetation coating the surface, that bird is way ahead of its time. The buoyant greenery is azolla, a tiny fern that grows like crazy, ...

A pond is a fantastic way to attract wildlife into your garden and even a tiny pond will benefit a lot of animals. Many creatures are entirely aquatic, some start their lives in water and others need ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are many environmental benefits to adding a pond to your garden space, and creating a small wildlife-friendly area does not always ...

If you have a pond in your garden you’ll want to maintain it and protect it over winter. If you have fish and plants in it, you’ll have to take some action to protect them during cold spells. Here’s ...

Do you have a wildlife pond in your garden or would you like to add one? Nature thanks you. Museum Wildlife Garden ecologist Sylvia Myers provides advice and answers to commonly asked questions about ...