In this video we look at what maintenance you can carry out on your wildlife pond in autumn and winter.
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27 Comments
Canβt wait for this one πΈππΈ
Hi Joel π π I have a pond π
Love your ponds you create for wildlife! I get down to minus fifteen celsius in winter and was wondering if i need to break through the ice each day so wildlife can drink? Thanks
If you keep a ball in the pond overnight when itβs freezing, you can squeeze that free in the morning and leave at least a small area of open water. The birds here were in to it almost before I was back in the house
π – LIKE HOT PHOTO MY SISTER π₯π©iβ€
Such an informative video and very pleasing on the eyesπ₯°
Phil's pond is truly my favourite pond you created ππ»π₯°
It never is boring to look at that piece of art, whatever time of the year it is.
A little while ago I emailed you for some questions and dillemas I'm having regarding creating a wildlife pond on pavement with loose sand underneath.
Not a single video or website on the internet covers on what to do in this case, they always built a pond on existing grass or soil.
And that can be sometimes frustrating.
I have thought about a way to support the planting shelf, by using the existing pavement in the desired shape.
One tile is placed flat for the shelf and one upright towards the outside.
I hope this will give enough structure for the base of the pond, I'm curious what your thoughts would be.
How about a stock tank heater for those with available electric?
Hey Joel! All those visiting birds reminded me of a Hitchcock film! Proves the point doesn't it. I've cut nothing back this year and to be honest it looks lovely and hopefully is providing habitats for everything that needs it. So many more birds visiting this year for our given food and the wild stuff. Great video. Our motto should be leave things alone! We can live in harmony with nature if we do. Best wishes.
can i ask do you guys stock Broad leaf pondweed in your on line store .
Hi Joel I'm getting your book for Christmas. Ready for a new year of wilderness π
Brilliant video joel what an amazing pond you built and loving the birds flying happily around you as you speak.
Another amazing habitat built by Joel Ashton πΈππΈ
Merry Christmas Joel, may 2023 bring you all the joy and happiness that you truly deserve πβπ¦
Hi Joel, how does Phil stop leaves going in the pond in Autumn and winter ? Does he need to cover with netting ?
So much biodiversity in a small area in a big city, well done!
Super video πππΈπ
I am always left inspired to do more…
Thank you!
Hi Joel
Since you done my wildlife pond it's so great & relaxing to watch the birds in the pond .
Another great video lot's of advice on dealing with the pond & plant's. Before the snow came a lot of the perennial wildflowers in the lawn were starting to pop up.π
Loving Philβs pond, your right it looks incredible natural. You had some competition with the birds dropping in. Great to see how they go behind the trellis on the fence. Another safety feature there. Great pond and useful tips.
Great to see you back again! Lovely garden pond in a smaller space π
Hey Joel, what fantastic urban oasis this garden has become. Could you please link the video of the original build ? Thanks
Love your work! Thanks for the info.
Beautiful pond, I seem to suffer from pond envy when I see your ponds. Nice to be reassured that I can leave it messy, when I get plenty of pressure to tidy up. Iβve noticed a lot less sparrows the last few months which is slightly concerning. Look forward to frog spawn season and keeping fingers crossed.
Should I do anything if the weather freezes in my pond? For example, create little airholes? In my climate the temperature often goes to -10C in the winter.
Great looking pond and the birds are obviously loving it, so many flying around the garden. I noticed a ball in one of the clips to stop the pond from fully freezing over, Iβve using floating logs to do the same job. Not sure if itβs good idea but does seem to be working so far βοΈβοΈ
Hi Joel. I put a wildlife pond in my garden as soon as I moved in, and have a wildflower garden as well as some formal planting. Sadly it's a nature-depleted area unfortunately (new build estate, lot's of concrete and fake grass around), so not much nature around to visit. Anyway – any advice or videos you have on keeping the water safe? I have one of those oxygenator things, but no filters. Is that enough? The concern is regarding the water being safe for nature to wash / drink in, noting current bird-flu worries.
Caught up with your film… Ive just enjoyed your WILDLIFE POND in Autumn & Winter, it seems that I'm doing most things correctly. I'm working on my Nov. Dec. garden video, plenty of frost and light snow shots and the frozen ponds can stand my weight. Your bird seed is attracting the birds and they are consuming it at a fair rate of knots. Just waiting for a Christmas Day Shot perhaps to finish off the film.
Thank you for this advice, always try to leave a different patch of vegetation each year, like on a rotation. Great video as always Joel, hope you are well and wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Merry Christmas Joel, another great video. Beautiful wildlife oasis in an urban area. Loved the neighbour hanging out her clothes in the background lol. So many birds around that garden..fantastic