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Design a pond for wildlife

One the most impactful actions you can do to improve biodiversity in the backyard is to install a frog pond.

Frog Ponds Frog Habitat Pond Guides

Micro habitat - Mega Diverse!

Garden ponds are synonymous with biodiversity in the backyard. They thrive with all sorts of life.

Frogs, Dragonflies, birds, and mammals readily visit frog ponds in search of food, water, and shelter.

If you would like to create water habitat on a much smaller scale a container such as half barrels and sealed pots make perfect choices for small gardens and balconies.

Habitat Value: Level 5

Creating a pond is one of the most impactful actions you can undertake to improve your garden’s habitat value. Garden ponds create miniature ecosystems alongside your more traditional garden beds and plantings.

Ponds attract a wide diversity of wildlife. They quickly become home to many invertebrates, making it a perfect foraging habitat for frogs, birds, and small mammals.

The Level 5 habitat value reflects the variety of benefits a pond can provide. This activity provides Wet Shelter, Food and Water, satisfying three out of the four habitat values (the fourth is Dry Shelter).

‘Miniature’ ponds and frog hotels can be replicated in sealed pots and will have a similar impact. In terms of ReWild scoring, ponds have a multiplier effect, as you should also count the individual plantings separately, adding to your overall habitat rating.

What should I plant?

The majority of native plants are adapted to our climate, and can survive dry spells. However, there are many native species that survive best in water and are found naturally in wetlands, creeks, and rivers.

You can filter your search in the ReWild Resources section by Topic: Dampland Gardens or Plant: Aquatic for a broader selection of plants.

Creating a Pond

Frog ponds are marvelous way of introducing new species into the garden and simply grow better with age. You can emphasise this point of difference by ‘decorating’ the area with additional rocks, logs and fallen leaves, providing extra refuge for small wildlife.

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