If you want to do your bit to support local biodiversity start your own wildlife pond in your back garden.Whether you are looking to do something to help the environment building a feature pond as a family landscaping project or attracting local wildlife to your garden a wildlife pond is a perfect addition to your gardening efforts.Learn everything there is to know about wildlife ponds with Photographic and illustrative stepbystep guides on planning creating and maintaining your pond A variety of pond types covered including naturalstyle ponds container ponds and more traditional formalstyle ponds that still attract wildlife What to expect throughout the seasons the creatures that will visit and the aquatic plants that will thrive Tips on what to look out for in your pond encouraging a natural ecosystem and how to maintain your newly built pond throughout the yearFind out everything youll need to know to create a natural sanctuary in your garden This book shows you how to create a backyard pond without filters pipes and chemicals and how to attract and support local species. RHS How to Create a Wildlife Pond provides easytofollow steps on how to dig your own pond line advice on which pond plants to choose from and how to make sure local wildlife can enjoy your pond safely. This book will also give you advice on how to take care of your newly built water feature so that youre able to enjoy the local animals insects and birds for years to come.