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tranquil place to relax. Since putting the pond in with a lovely trickling waterfall, the frogs that have appeared is quite astonishing. Most nights that i'm in the garden, the lawn always seems to be croaking away and i often here the odd splash from

gain with no pond lining. Both tiers have a lot of over growth and plant debris, though there is still about a foot of murky water throughout. There is currently a family of frogs complete with spawn residing in the pond and a broken pump! I would like

What is the acceptable range of PH values for a wildlife pond containing frogs, newts etc? A friend of mine established a pond last year. She was told a mid-range pH was the goal - high 6s to mid 7s. Her biggest problem has been keeping the p

from new growth on dahlias, pelargoniums and fuchsias Place a raised paving slab among crops for frogs and toads to shelter under

can anyone help I would like to encourage frogs and toads into my pond. I have had a pond for about 2 years but never seen a frog or toad anywhere near the pond. The pond is a preformed fibreglass one with very smooth sides so i can only assume

i have just done a wildlife pond on the allotment. i have put some plants in it, it’ss starting to look good now. we have seen a few frogs i put two fish in it to keep the nats down, i have put a lot of plants around it so the wildlife can hide we

Feed fast-growing plants with a diluted liquid or powdered fertiliser Thin out congested pond plantsHand weed flower beds to prevent weeds establishing and setting seedBuild simple log piles at the back of borders to provide shelter for frogs, toads

for the lifecycles of frogs, dragonflies and water beetles, and will also make it easier for creatures like hedgehogs and birds to bathe. Deeper areas (up to 1m) are essential too, as frogs overwinter in the muddy depths, breathing through their skin.The following

Hi.  Attached are two photos of a hole made in my veggie patch.  What could it be?  I have seen one bee make a solitary hole near by, but it is tiny.  I know I have mice under the garden shed.  Could they have moved?  I have frogs.  Could it be a

today and he told me that there are no other ponds nearby and he's only ever seen a few frogs in yrs. it's left me a bit disheartened, however I will hope for the best that we attract something to the garden.  Yes, you will attract wildlife.  Frogs