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but none of these are natural. A
natural pond differs from a lake as they are typically smaller and
shallower (not normally deeper than 2 meters) and normally filled by
rainwater or by underwater springs. These ponds are commonly known as
dew ponds.
Another
less known fact is the history of ponds. For centuries every village and farm would have a pond. The water would
be used by both animals and humans. When water supply and drainage became available to the masses, many ponds were neglected, the animals would
no longer trample down plants growing on the edges, and soon a combination of
fallen debris like leaves and overgrowing plants would begin to starve
the pond of its most vital ingredient oxygen. Many ponds either became
bogs, destroyed by pollution, or drained and used for other purposes
especially on farms. Sixty years ago Britain had many more natural ponds
than today, so sadly they are becoming less common to see.
Today
however the popularity of man made water gardens is increasing; they
bring immense pleasure to many people who find that it’s a relaxing and
fulfilling hobby. A garden pond will enhance your home and garden by
attracting a vast array of wildlife, most if not all for a typical small
garden pond will benefit your garden. There are estimated over nine
hundred species of animals that can live in a pond, this figure is
greatly reduced in a garden pond. A natural pond will attract mammals
like voles and shrews, birds like ducks, herons and kingfishers. A
garden pond may be frequented by some of the mentioned animals but will
not be large enough to sustain them. In a typical garden pond you will
find amphibians ( newts, toads and frogs ), herbivores (water fleas and
snails). If you are unlucky you will also have some carnivores like the
great diving beetles that feed on small fish and tadpoles
This site will try to help you understand how to build
and maintain a garden fish pond and discuss various topics
within the subject of water gardening. As land is becoming scarce and the ever increasing
effects of pollution to the natural pond its vital the 90% of all ponds
that exists in peoples back gardens help species like frogs and newts
survive. why not consider building your own pond ? One word of warning.
Please be careful if you have young children, please ensure that
children are constantly supervised at ALL times
If you do decide to create your own pond then you will be astonished how
quickly it will attract wildlife and how enjoying it is to see how it
changes throughout the months. The pond does require your attention all
year round, its especially rewarding to see your efforts flourish in
summer and to watch the tadpoles mature into frogs, your plants become
strong and established, and your fish flourish in a balanced eco system.
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