When considering changes to make in your garden to benefit wildlife, adding a pond is a must. Every animal, from tiny insects to larger mammals, needs a source of water in order to thrive. A pond can dramatically increase the biodiversity of your garden and so help your garden to flourish.
HOW TO BUILD
There are lots of different ways to build a pond; however, the three most popular methods are using a pond liner, using a preformed base, or creating a container pond.
The traditional method of pond construction, a lined pond starts life as a large hole, dug into the ground. Ensure there are no stones in the hole as these could pierce the liner, then coat the hole with sand. Next, build a trench around the outside of the pond