Wild and Wet | Dorset Wildlife Trust

Frog peaking out of water

Richard Bowler

Wild and Wet

Create a water feature in your garden

The number of natural ponds in our countryside is decreasing rapidly. You may not have space for a pond in your garden but creating a water feature will make a big difference to wildlife and is probably the best way to increase the biodiversity (number of species) in your garden.

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Check out the links below to find out how you can bring even more water into your garden!

Build a pond

How to build a pond

A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.

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How to provide water for wildlife

All animals need water to survive. By providing a water source in your garden, you can invite in a whole menagerie!

How to make a bog garden

How to make a bog garden

Instead of draining, make the waterlogged or boggy bits of garden work for nature, and provide a valuable habitat.

Build a pond

How to create a mini pond

Even a small pond can be home to an interesting range of wildlife, including damsel and dragonflies, frogs and newts.

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How to conserve water

If we all do our part in saving precious water supplies, we can make a huge difference for the environment.