The Pond

The pond area was in great need of a clean and tidy. Bushes from the other side of the fence separating the pond from the rest of the garden had grown so much that the fence itself was barely visible. It was also felt that the pond, like much of the garden area had great potential that was currently being wasted.

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It was decided that, after a thorough clean of the pond and the area immediately around it, that a frog hotel would be installed provide a home for the wildlife we wish attract to the pond area. The frog hotel was constructed using ceramic pots (seen at the back of the pond to the right of this picture) and stones placed in a way to provide shelter whilst ensuring easy access to the pond itself. Various plants were bought to both oxygenate the pond and to improve its aesthetics. 

Two observation trays were also restored and placed in the pond area to encourage children to have a closer look at any wildlife they may be able to catch.

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