Water adds a magical quality to a family garden or any outdoor space.
The soothing sound and sight of running water adds natural movement and energy to your garden, truly bringing it to life.
While some may worry about the upkeep of a garden pond, maintaining one is often no more demanding than caring for a standard lawn or flower bed.
By incorporating hard landscaping around your pond, you can design a sleek, modern garden space—eliminating the need for constant lawn maintenance.
A shallow, sparkling pond or a charming fountain feature not only becomes a stunning focal point but also supports biodiversity by creating a natural habitat that attracts birds, insects, and other wildlife.
Top 10 living things you can find in your average pond
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Frogs: Native frogs, like the American green frog and bullfrog, are common and often found in the majority of backyard ponds across the U.S.
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Pond Snails: You’ll likely see pond snails in around two-thirds of ponds. They help keep the water clean by feeding on algae and decaying matter.
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Water Beetles: The U.S. is home to hundreds of species of freshwater beetles, many of which are commonly found in garden ponds.
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Zooplankton: Tiny crustaceans—often referred to as "water fleas"—naturally filter algae from the water, keeping your pond ecosystem healthy.
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Damselflies: Look out for species like the blue-fronted dancer or American rubyspot, often seen hovering over ponds during warmer months.
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Dragonflies: These colorful, winged hunters are a common sight in about 25–50% of backyard ponds and help control mosquito populations.
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Mayflies: Their brief adult life makes them harder to spot, but they are a strong indicator of good water quality in ponds.
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Water Boatmen: These swift predators are frequently seen in backyard ponds, especially in areas with lush aquatic vegetation.
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Caddisflies: Though rare, their presence in a pond is a sign of high water quality. Caddisflies are typically found in well-balanced, natural ponds.
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Amphibians: In the U.S., you might see species such as spring peepers, American toads, and eastern newts in ponds that are at least 3 to 6 feet across. Larger or naturalistic ponds may even attract more unique amphibians depending on your region.
Ponds attract a large range of diverse wildlife into your garden.
Ponds provide drinking water for mammals, attract grass snakes looking for a meal and act as a public baths for many garden birds.
Water is an essential life source for all living things and by installing a pond you are helping to act as custodian for your own little wildlife universe
