“We let the water circulate for a week, then we slowly add in the koi,” he says. They typically come in transparent bags and ...

In some places, large ponds can be regulated like pools; they need permits to build and they have to be fenced in. I spoke to pond professionals about the different rules and regulations ...

Amphibians are land animals, but can only reproduce in water. They prefer to live in and around small bodies of water. But ...

A pond is a fantastic way to attract wildlife into your garden and even a tiny pond will benefit a lot of animals. Many creatures are entirely aquatic, some start their lives in water and others need ...

Take it out by hand and leave it on the edge of the pond so that any creatures can crawl back in the water. Prevent your pond from icing over completely in winter by floating a tennis ball on the ...

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 ...

This week's weather has helped say goodbye to winter and some local ski resorts are wrapping up the season in a unique way called a pond skim.

Trim the sides of the liner leaving a 30cm (12in) overlap around the sides of the pond. Cover these with paving slabs, or if you want to create a more natural effect, lay turf up to the water's edge.