Froglife

Froglife: Ponds don’t need to be large to attract wildlife – frogs and newts may still lay eggs in small water bodies (1m wide or even less). Even if frogs and newts don’t choose to spawn in your tub pond it will certainly help them to keep cool and moist in the summer and many insects and other animals will make use of it. All you need is a container such as a large tub or a recycled sink or half-barrel. Sink this into the ground or, with safety in mind, alternatively leave it standing and simply fill with water (preferably rain water) and aquatic plants. If your pond is free-standing, make sure there are plenty of logs, pebbles and plants in and around the pond to provide access for wildlife.