We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Apart from the environmental benefits of adding a pond to your garden, the magical pairing of plants and water creates a sweet haven of ...

Mix it up: a balance of attractive plants and clear water in a pond Credit: Photo: Alamy Last Sunday we went on a picnic by a lake in a bosky glade that a farmer friend owns. The water was sparklingly ...

Do you have a wildlife pond in your garden or would you like to add one? Nature thanks you. Museum Wildlife Garden ecologist Sylvia Myers provides advice and answers to commonly asked questions about ...

The key to a healthy pond is keeping the water clear and ensuring that plants do not take over. If you have the right balance of plants and oxygen, you will encourage wildlife and your aquatic plants ...

Life (as far as we know) started in water and is still very much dependent upon it. Find out about the animals and plants that rely on ponds, the history and key features of this habitat, and why we ...

Even a small water feature can be a focal point for wildlife. Insects and maybe frogs and toads will find your pond by themselves so there is no need to stock the pond from another source which risks ...