The pond edges can have just as much impact a the pond itself. Use textures, plants and models to create a themes area. We should all help pollinating insects and the best ways to do this are planting nectar-rich flowers and providing water. Busy bees need a drink too! Pond dye can be used in smaller ponds as well, but be advised, you’ll want to find a product specifically suited to smaller ponds. Don’t use a large pond product in a small pond as they’re often too concentrated. To avoid these issues, make sure to provide some shade for your pond by planting trees or shrubs around the perimeter. How are ponds affected by sunlight? Butyl rubber and PVC liners– these are flexible and have the advantage of giving you complete control over the size, shape and depth of pond. They are particularly useful for creating a natural look, and are suitablefor medium to large ponds. Butyl rubber is the most popular choice, although PVC liners are also available. Butyl is heavier and more expensive than PVC, and more durable, with a lifespan of 25 to 50 years or more. Flexible liners can usually be successfully patched if accidentally pierced – kits can be sourcedfrom specialist suppliers

Plants with tall stems for emerging larvae–such as water iris ( Iris ensata). Thelarvae ofdamselflies and dragonfliesneed stems like thistocrawl up when they’re ready to leave the pond and turn into adults. Here’s the perfect small pond for a compact garden. It’s a good size but doesn’t take over the available outdoor space. As I mentioned before, most pond plants require 4-6 hours of direct sunlight to reach their full potential, but there are plenty of plant types that can flourish in partial shade or 3-4 hours of direct sunlight.Although they may not be suitable for small ponds with shallow water, they work great for ponds with at least 3ft+ of water depth. If you have pond plants that require plenty of sunlight and you don’t like the idea of a shade sail, a shelter should provide your fish enough UV protection to cool down when needed. The best place for a garden pond is in a spot that gets at least six hours of sunlight per day. The pond should also be close to an electrical outlet so you can easily plug in a pump or filter. If you have children, it’s also important to choose a spot where they can’t accidentally fall into the pond. How much sun does a pond need It has a shingle bank to let mammals drink safely, and the shallows are perfect for birds to bathe in. There’s a lot of wildlife-friendly planting, plus long grass has been spared from the mower – great news for endangered bugs!This pond is nirvana for wildlife. 23. Provide Refreshment for Bees

Plants– adding plants in and around the pond willprovide cover and habitats for wildlife. See below for more details.Like many ferns, mosquito fern does fantastically when placed in the shade and will be bright green; if planted in the sun, it will still grow well but its leaves tend to turn a more purple or red hue. It’s found naturally in moist woodlands where it has access to sun or partial shade with a couple of hours of sunlight. It grows well in slow-moving or still water, such as that of streams and ponds, where it can stretch out over the water and even trail over waterfalls. It’s able to double its area in just a couple of years. As such, fairy moss will need to be manually thinned out every two to three years.