February 16th

By Mutt Mulligan

Pond Fondness

In part 3 of our “Green Ideas” Series, we wanted to talk about backyard ponds.

Water can attract beautiful wildlife so why not consider a garden pond? As urbanization encroaches on natural waterways, adding water back into your yard can be a great way to feed water-dependent animals and beneficial insects.   And, who doesn’t like taking a bit of time out of the hectic day to sit down by the pond, watch the fish swim, dragonflies buzz around and just relax?

Get creative with floating plants such as water lilies or verdant pond grass, not to mention the floral borders surrounding the pond. For more creative ideas read this article.