Make a wildlife friendly pond

摘要

Creating a pond in your garden could be the most wildlife-friendly thing you ever do, says MATTHEW WILSON. The fresh water provides a vital oasis for a host of animals, who may travel miles to visit it. Here are Matthew's top tips for pond construction. If I were pushed to pick a single garden feature that provided the greatest benefit to wildlife, it would be a pond. So many animals benefit from fresh water that a well-constructed pond will soon become the hub of all the activity in your garden, and a source of constant enjoyment for anyone with an interest in wildlife. If s the one place in your garden where you can guarantee seeing wildlife in action.