Ponds add a new dimension to gardens, providing a focal point, a valuable wildlife habitat, and the chance to grow an exciting range of plants
Peter Jones, Garden Manager at RHS Garden Wisley, enthuses about wildlife ponds and aquatic planting and their importance in a garden to attract wildlife
Ponds can be created in small spaces as well as larger gardens – you can even make a pond in a container over the weekend or, if you are handy with DIY, turn the problem of rainwater to your advantage
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.