Ponds

[HeyWayne]

I've been thinking about adding a pond on my allotment - nothing, big or fancy, just somewhere to provide a bit of sanctuary for some wildlife. Our allotment is right next door to a pond/aquatic store, and I'm wondering if they'll let me have some left-over pond liners - if they have any.

Having rabbit-proofed my plot, will I have frog/toad proofed it too? Other than providing somewhere for the amphibians to climb out, are there any other must haves?

[Madasafish]

Oxygenating plants are a must ... and something to cover the surface in the summer or you will get a green mushy mix of green weed. A water lily is good. Check how big they grow. We have a 5x3 pond and the lily is vigorous an dcovers it all. Iris are also loverly and spirea and water hawthorn and

[Flummery]

Check if it's allowed. Also check if children will be on the plots - the dreaded Health and Safety etc.

Otherwise, they are great for wildlife. They need to be at least 18" deep though, so that if they freeze there's somewhere at the bottom still liquid for the overwintering froggies.

[HeyWayne]

Check if it's allowed. Also check if children will be on the plots - the dreaded Health and Safety etc.

Otherwise, they are great for wildlife. They need to be at least 18" deep though, so that if they freeze there's somewhere at the bottom still liquid for the overwintering froggies.

Ah yes, I should check to see if it is allowed - hadn't thought of that. The plot is fenced in, so there should not be any children nearby.

Thanks for the tips people.

[bubblewrap]

I've been thinking about adding a pond on my allotment - nothing, big or fancy, just somewhere to provide a bit of sanctuary for some wildlife. Our allotment is right next door to a pond/aquatic store, and I'm wondering if they'll let me have some left-over pond liners - if they have any.

Having rabbit-proofed my plot, will I have frog/toad proofed it too? Other than providing somewhere for the amphibians to climb out, are there any other must haves?

I acquired an old childrens plastic sand pit off free cycle &the pond weed too it took about a week for the frogs to find it!!!