This was yr for the pond. It had quite a few powerful years simply these days, nonetheless I put a bit effort into it this yr and I really feel it reveals.

This shot was taken in early September, and you will see that I’ve added loads of sedges throughout the sides — that principally helps to soften up the rocks and make this a additional inviting space.

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That’s considered one of many enormous changes this yr — the perimeter planting.

The second largest change was the reintroduction of the frogbit…

…these lilypads in miniature make the water additional inviting every to the eye and likewise wildlife — this was a banner yr for frogs. That may have been due to the abundance of rain by the use of spring and summer season, nonetheless I’ll say it was the additional cowl equipped by the frogbit. Tree frogs and leopard frogs have been croaking for lots of the summer season!

The fish have been so snug and energetic too — that positively was due to the refreshing of the water with rainfall every week. Or was it that I added useful micro organism as soon as extra?

The nibbles inside the leafs of the above {photograph} have been probably made by toad tadpoles. The frog tadpoles are too delicious to the fish to survive — nonetheless I did current a fishless water attribute for frog spawn as I did ultimate yr.

For individuals who’re questioning why I went with sedges: they’re on the temporary file of vegetation that not one of many herbivores will eat (for me that file is rabbits, woodchucks, and deer). I put a variegated liriope once more proper right here too as a test, and it appeared to be untouched by tooth as successfully — I’ll add additional subsequent yr.

(The first {photograph} was taken in early September, and the rest have been in the direction of the highest of the month)

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