Ecosystem benefits of keeping a garden pond Though maintaining a backyard pond may appear to be somewhat challenging, it has quite attractive ecological benefits. Ponds form some of the most ...

This means the pond is slowly filling in and becoming shallower and, one might argue, returning to what it once was. A review of old maps does not indicate a pond of this size being here.

Choosing a Location For a Wildlife Pond Usually, it is best to place this kind of pond in a relatively sunny spot. However, partial shade may be beneficial to reduce algae formation (algae loves ...

Experienced water gardeners are quick to tell beginners: Do your homework before you dig. You want a water garden that's attractive, with a healthy ecosystem. Talk to those who have water gardens ...

EXTENSION List types of wildlife that live in a pond ecosystem near your community. Draw a food web for this wildlife population. Determine how human activities influence this food web.

Floating pond fountains are one of the most practical systems used in pond aeration, helping prevent stagnation, increase ...

Dispersing beavers create new ponds. Wolves kill dispersing beavers that are creating ponds, and when they do it, the pond drains, and then there’s no pond there," Gable says.