\u00a9 Getty Images \/ P A Thompson<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nThink about how big you think your pond should be, and double it. Tiny ponds are harder to keep in balance and it\u2019s trickier to create a stable ecosystem and provide a variety of habitats for wildlife<\/a>. Remember that after adding in marginal plants, your pond will appear much smaller.<\/p>\n
Design the shape of your pond with care<\/h3>\n
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The edging should not stand out like a sore thumb: a water level that leaves one end exposed only makes the problem worse. Pond edges should be tucked away under soil or stones, and ideally covered with planting.<\/p>\n
Introduce levels<\/h3>\n
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This will help different types of wildlife and aquatic plants to thrive. The deepest point should be at least 60cm, and you should include shelves deep enough so that plant baskets can sit without being seen from above. Make sure you allow room for marginal plants to grow, while still leaving some open water.<\/p>\n
Plants are key<\/h3>\n
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They look good and help ponds to function correctly. Don\u2019t add fish or introduce wildlife such as frogspawn from other ponds: a good pond will attract wildlife on its own. Consider the pond as part of your plant design and how the plants in and around the pond fit in with the rest of the plants in your garden. Include marginal plants, floating plants and oxygenating plants, avoiding invasive species. Just like in planting designs, consider repetition and depth: consider two ponds linked together with planting, or a pond with tubs sunk into the ground alongside.<\/p>\n
For more information on aquatic plants visit the UK Aquatic Plant Society ukaps.org<\/a><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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Consider location first<\/h3>\nDon\u2019t just position your pond right at the back of the garden or in a corner. A pond can be the main attraction in a garden, so place it somewhere it can be seen and admired.<\/p>\n

Consider location first<\/h3>\n
Don\u2019t just position your pond right at the back of the garden or in a corner. A pond can be the main attraction in a garden, so place it somewhere it can be seen and admired.<\/p>\n