FAQs about ponds

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Frequently Asked Questions about... ponds:

I would like to build a pond, what do I need to know? >>>

How big does a pond have to be to attract amphibians? >>>

What is the best pond design for amphibians? >>>

What kind of pond plants will benefit amphibians and are there any to avoid? >>>

I would like to install a pond but have concerns about safety, what are the alternatives? >>>

I am cleaning my pond/ mending a leak, what shall I do with the spawn / tadpoles / adult amphibians I find? >>>

I am filling in my pond, what shall I do with the spawn / tadpoles / adult amphibians I find? >>>

How can I make my pond safer for children? >>>

When is the best time to carry out work on my pond? >>>

The pond water has turned green with algae, is this a problem and, if so, how do I solve it? >>>

How can I protect the creatures living in my pond if it freezes? >>>

Why shouldn't I introduce fish to my pond? >>>

There is a pond on a site that is threatened with development, what can be done to protect it? >>>

What does the law say regarding garden ponds? >>>