Ponds

    Ponds add a new dimension to gardens, providing a focal point, a valuable wildlife habitat, and the chance to grow an exciting range of plants

    Planting up a wildlife pond

    Peter Jones, Garden Manager at RHS Garden Wisley, enthuses about wildlife ponds and aquatic planting and their importance in a garden to attract wildlife

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    Attractive plants for ponds 6in-1ft deep

    Zantedeschia 'Crowborough'
    • 0.5–1 metres
    • 0.1–0.5 metres
    <em>Zantedeschia</em> 'Crowborough'
    Menyanthes trifoliata
    • 0.1–0.5 metres
    • 1–1.5 metres
    <em>Menyanthes</em> <em>trifoliata</em>
    Thalia dealbata
    • 1.5–2.5 metres
    • 0.5–1 metres
    <em>Thalia</em> <em>dealbata</em>
    Zantedeschia 'Crowborough'
    • 0.5–1 metres
    • 0.1–0.5 metres
    <em>Zantedeschia</em> 'Crowborough'
    Menyanthes trifoliata
    • 0.1–0.5 metres
    • 1–1.5 metres
    <em>Menyanthes</em> <em>trifoliata</em>
    Thalia dealbata
    • 1.5–2.5 metres
    • 0.5–1 metres
    <em>Thalia</em> <em>dealbata</em>
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    Be inspired - encourage wildlife

    Ponds can be created in small spaces as well as larger gardens – you can even make a pond in a container over the weekend or, if you are handy with DIY, turn the problem of rainwater to your advantage

    Wildlife container pond step-by-step

    Wildlife container pond step-by-step

    Wildlife container pond step-by-step
    Rain-fed wildlife-friendly pond step-by-step

    Rain-fed wildlife-friendly pond step-by-step

    Rain-fed wildlife-friendly pond step-by-step

    Pond and water features at the RHS Gardens

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