When planning your garden pond, the pond plants are an essential point of planning. Plants for the pond are not just pure decoration, they also have a significant effect on the water quality. For example, if too many plants are planted in the pond, there is an increased supply of nutrients, which can lead to the formation of algae again. Other pond plants, on the other hand, have a cleaning effect and are effective against algae, such as the water feather (bot. Hottonia palustris) or the roug...
Garden ponds are a popular element in the garden and are implemented in a wide variety of decorative ways. If you are interested in the artificially created still waters, you have a large selection of creatures available that can be placed in the pond. Animals in the garden pond are a real asset as they bring life to them. Particularly popular animals in the garden pond are of course fish such as goldfish, koi or minnows, but crustaceans like Europeans belong Shrimp (Atyaephyra desmaresti) or...
table of contentsBrown frog speciesCommon Frog (Rana temporaria)Little Edible Frog (Pelophylax lessonae)Moor frog (Rana arvalis)Sea frog (Pelophylax ridibundus)Agile frog (Rana dalmatina)frequently asked QuestionsNumerous frog species in a wide variety of colors are native to Germany. 5 of the frog species are brown. These brown frogs are presented to you in this listing with a picture.In a nutshelldistinct brown colorlighter undersideare under nature protectionBrown frog speciesMost frog spe...
table of contentsPond edge zonesCreate a shallow water zonePlants with SPlants from W - ZCreate a swamp zonePlants with IPlants from V - ZDesign the wet zone / riparian zonePlants from A - CPlants from P - SPlants from W - ZFor many hobby gardeners, a pond is the eye-catcher in the home garden and is therefore usually designed individually. So that the gem also fits harmoniously into the garden, the edge of the pond should also be taken into account when designing. For this, the pond owner is...
table of contentsPond plantsWith earthWithout earthSubstrateWater depthFish in the pondPlant basketsPond plants give the home garden idyll the perfect floral flair. They embellish the individual garden ambience with the integrated and planted garden pond. But now a question arises, do you prefer to plant the pond plants with or without soil in the water area? At Plantopedia you will quickly find answers to these and other questions. In the following article, we will explain to you how to prop...
table of contentsCauses of AlgaeUse lactic acid bacteriaApply milkAlternative dairy productsfrequently asked QuestionsTo rid the pond of old people, you do not need to resort to chemical means. An old home remedy for fighting algae is cow's milk. This is an effective alternative to chemicals, especially in natural ponds.In a nutshellLactic acid bacteria can reduce algaeCow's milk contains only small amounts of lactic acid bacteriaCow's milk can promote the growth of algae through other ingred...
table of contentsWay of life of the heronAt the garden pondMeasures to repel heronsPond coverdummyElectric fencesStructural measuresActions not allowed and ineffectivefrequently asked QuestionsGray herons eat fish and make no difference whether they hunt in a natural body of water or in the garden pond. Anyone who has expensive fish in the pond would like to drive the heron away. These remedies have proven to be helpful in repelling herons.In a nutshellHerons widespreadIn addition to fish, th...
table of contentsThe duck birds15 wild duck species in GermanyWild ducks from A - KWild ducks from L - QWild ducks from R - SWild ducks from T - Zfrequently asked QuestionsThe duck bird family has over 150 species. These include known water birds and unknown specimens. In the following post you will find some wild ducks that live in Germany.In a nutshellbelong to the order of the goose birdslive almost everywhere in the worldvegetarian or omnivorous dietMallard is particularly common in Germa...
table of contentsgoldfishFavorable conditionsDesign of the garden pondwaterLiningMultiplicationProtective measuresFishingRaising goldfish is easy when the outside conditions are right. Because then the ornamental fish reproduce naturally, without any further human intervention. It is important that the spawn and young fish are protected from predators. Therefore, comfort and protection zones should be created in the pond, not just for the spawning season.goldfishFavorable conditionsAs a rule,...
table of contentsmaterialsPond linerplantsLocationCreating a zinc tub as a mini pond: InstructionsThe mini pond is one of the most popular forms of self-created standing water. It is characterized by its low cost and effort, as the actual container for the pond does not have to be created separately. For this reason, zinc tubs are often used for mini ponds, as these can be easily found on the balcony, terrace or in the Can be placed in the garden, are rust-free and offer enough space for plan...
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