HOW I created my wildlife pond in just three days

Not really a how to, more of a how I did....
I wanted to attract more wildlife to the garden, and so after some research, I selected a number of native aquatic plants and using an old butler sink set about creating my wildlife pond.
#wildlifepond #smallwildlifepond #wildlifepondinacontainer

[frankiefclark]

Lovely garden and a wonderful presentation of building your pond with all the beautiful plants ❤

[bnhtoky]

A butler sink pond is lovely and so good for garden wildlife. I made one a couple of years ago using the large rubber plug and silicone sealant just like yours - but sadly it started leaking in the winter, just a little at first but recently a lot. We have taken everything out today and moved it all to buckets. We found that the rubber plug has degraded and failed in the middle. We are going to use a fast setting cement to create a more permanent seal on the plug. I hope yours has faired better.

[julieparker]

Loved watching you create this pond. Such an essential addition to any garden. Also, anyone who gives up their seat for their dog is my kind of person!

[TaxiRED]

Subscribed as this just popped up on my watch, I've just got into gardening this year as i've been off work through depression and anxiety, i've done well but i've also wanted to put a wildlife pond so i was given a babies bath and this has given great ideas... Thank you.

[wendymontie]

This is great! We have an Ikea 'farmhouse' sink we scored, hoping to have used it in a kitchen remodel, but it wasn't to be. Rather than part w/the sink, it's now sitting in our backyard. I need to double check if it's cracked and if so, seal it up and plug the drain. If that holds water, I'm off to the races! Thank you for this inspiration! I love your garden.

[rowinggranny]

Perfect timing. Just in from the garden for a cuppa & there you were. What a beautiful wildlife pond you have created. Very inspiring, thank you for sharing x

[sherryallen]

Thank you Annie for sharing your pond project! What a wonderful addition to your lovely garden. I look forward to seeing how it progresses, all the best from Massachusetts!

[paulinemcleggan]

I made my wildlife pond out of an old tin bath! Years ago I bought a frog-bit plant and got just 2 leaves 😯🥴 so you did really well with yours. I had loads of dragon flies, foxes and many birds visiting my pond until ext doors fence flattened it

[barbarabaker]

Love the pond Annie, looks really good. Garden looking lush too xx

[joh]

I have my sink too.. ready to do.. thanks for your help. Xx

[dudeman]

This is a really helpful video thank you! I’ve been researching mini ponds and today’s the day I start making mine. Really glad I found your video before heading off to the garden centre for plants 😄

[suzystevenson]

Found this video as just making a plan for the garden for this summer, super helpful and can’t wait to get started 👍🏽

[TheMarnaiz]

Lovely! I added a few water snails to mine and they do a great job of keeping the sides clean.

[stephenpearce]

Well done Annie, what a lovely idea, you have inspired me to do the same

[Feelgoodgardens]

Lovely little pond. Just goes to show how easy it is to create a pond even in a small space, fab ❤

[mariofilippi]

Thanks, was so inspired I am building one for my yard.

[phammond]

Very nice pond, thank you for sharing.

[bristolveggiebeds]

Looking lovely! I love free to collect sites!

[ChopsyMiche]

Such a pleasure to watch this lovely lady creating a beautiful wildlife pond in such an incredible garden. Thank you so much for sharing.
A very dear friend has just created a wildlife pond for me in my garden.
Happy Days x

[RADCOMJ]

I remember watching this ages ago and liking it😚. Im going to build one from an old belfast sink i picked up. It would be great to see how yours has flourished. Thanks for sharimg luvvy 👌😉 i will subscribe... Hope you are well, u seem like a lovely calm lady with a good🙏 spirit