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Ponds

Create a Micro-Pond

This is so simple. All you need to do is sink a watertight container (eg: at the very least a dish, bowl, basin, bin lid or tray) into the ground. Fill with rainwater to a depth of 3-4 inches. It will be no bigger than a puddle.

Add some clean sand and gravel as a bottom layer (for bugs to burrow). Ensure the edges are shallow (allowing frogs to walk in and out easily).

​Finally, place a rock/ large stone or two in and around the pond for shelter.​ Simple! Standby for the wonderful arrival of dragonflies and frogs, bird and bugs!
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Photography Credit: Matin, Instructables
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Exploring water samples in Monaghan.
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