Frogs, birds and dragonflies love a thoughtful pond. Here is how to welcome them and how to handle visitors that are less welcome.
A pond is a magnet for wildlife. Birds come to bathe, frogs move in within days and dragonflies hunt overhead. Most of this is a joy. Some is not, especially when herons, raccoons or deer visit.
A wildlife-friendly design welcomes the small residents with shallow beaches, native plants and escape routes, while deterring the larger raiders with deeper edges, cover and sometimes a decoy or a motion sprinkler. A balanced approach is possible.
Easy access for small animals.
Food and cover for pollinators.
Deeper edges and cover for fish.
Upright stems and open sunny water.
Ramps and stone for frogs and birds.
Habitat and a healthy pond together.
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Deep edges, floating plants, netting and decoys can help.
Frogs are welcome visitors. Their calls can be loud at night, but they eat insects.
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