Planting for all seasons
During February, March and April, the banks of the pond are carpeted with Narcissus and Crocus, while in summer, marginal plants including Persicaria bistorta offer hiding places for ducklings and moorhen chicks.
In autumn, the pond's serene waters reflect the changing colours of the season, while dark winter days are brightened by the colourful stems of willows and dogwoods. The enormous leaves of Gunnera manicata first appear in spring and provide interest until the first frosts when the plant dies back.
