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 ...

Nature thanks you. Museum Wildlife Garden ecologist Sylvia Myers provides advice and answers to commonly asked questions about pond creation and upkeep. If you've yet to create your pond, check out ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Anyone who wants to protect amphibians must therefore also maintain, improve or create new ponds and pools. But what does an amphibian pond look like in which as many species as possible feel at home?