You can use virtually any watertight container for your mini pond. Old enamel sinks and stone troughs work well or choose a glazed ceramic plant pot with no hole. Once the pond is set up ...

Many creatures are entirely aquatic, some start their lives in water and others need water for drinking and bathing. Creating a pond in a container is easy and requires little maintenance. Get started ...

A built-in water garden looks like a real pond, but a container water garden is cheaper and easier to build. A built-in water ...

The more plant variety the better, as it creates niches for more creatures. The following species are native to the UK and suitable for small ponds: For a small container pond you will need at least ...