How Do You Stock A Wildlife Pond?
A self-sustaining pond does not require constant maintenance and needs to be as big as possible. To stock a pond that attracts wildlife you need to choose the right blend of aquatic plants to create a natural balance. You will need to select the right plants, fish and design to make your pond attractive to birds and animal life. Build the pond base. You will either need to buy a pre-formed pond liner or a flexible liner. Dig the pond and place the liner. The base of the wildlife pond needs a sloping edge to allow birds and animals access to the water but protection from drowning. Choose water plants. Choose from three types of water plants: deep water plants, submerged plants, and free floating plants. Free floating plants discourage the growth of algae and should cover about a third of the pond. Submerged plants are important for the pond because they use up excess nutrients and oxygenate the water for fish and other aquatic life. Deep water plants are where the lily species come into
