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Did you know that a natural pond harbors more biodiversity than a wildflower meadow of the same size? Underwater, on the surface, above ground, every layer is alive.
In this video, we show you how to create a natural pond in your garden, step by step: from the first dig to planting aquatic plants and welcoming wildlife.
What you will learn in this video:
Why creating a natural pond is one of the best ways to support local biodiversity
How to dig, size, and position your pond according to your land (slope, sunlight, size)
Which liner to choose for an ecological natural pond (and why EPDM)
Which aquatic plants to install to naturally oxygenate the water
How to prevent algae and reduce maintenance by optimizing the size of your pond
The truth about mosquitoes in a natural pond (it's the opposite of what you think)
Contents:
00:00 The natural pond: the best way to attract biodiversity
01:02 Bottom type and hole characteristics for a good natural pond
02:20 Considering the location and dimensions of your natural pond
03:30 Installing the EPDM liner to waterproof your natural pond
04:26 Filling your natural pond with water
04:52 Pondbank Management: A Crucial Step
05:25 The 2 Important Types of Amphibians in a Natural Pond
05:45 Choosing Aquatic Plants for a Natural Pond
06:22 Ensuring Water Oxygenation During Frosty Periods
06:40 The Natural Pond: A Magical Oasis of Life to Observe
07:39 Natural Ponds and Mosquitoes
08:02 A Natural Pond for Local Action to Protect Biodiversity
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🎓 Our complete course for easily designing your natural pond 👉 https://www.permaculturedesign.fr/mar...
Did you know that a natural pond harbors more biodiversity than a wildflower meadow of the same size? Underwater, on the surface, above ground, every layer is alive.
In this video, we show you how to create a natural pond in your garden, step by step: from the first dig to planting aquatic plants and welcoming wildlife.
What you will learn in this video:
Why creating a natural pond is one of the best ways to support local biodiversity
How to dig, size, and position your pond according to your land (slope, sunlight, size)
Which liner to choose for an ecological natural pond (and why EPDM)
Which aquatic plants to install to naturally oxygenate the water
How to prevent algae and reduce maintenance by optimizing the size of your pond
The truth about mosquitoes in a natural pond (it's the opposite of what you think)
Contents:
00:00 The natural pond: the best way to attract biodiversity
01:02 Bottom type and hole characteristics for a good natural pond
02:20 Considering the location and dimensions of your natural pond
03:30 Installing the EPDM liner to waterproof your natural pond
04:26 Filling your natural pond with water
04:52 Pondbank Management: A Crucial Step
05:25 The 2 Important Types of Amphibians in a Natural Pond
05:45 Choosing Aquatic Plants for a Natural Pond
06:22 Ensuring Water Oxygenation During Frosty Periods
06:40 The Natural Pond: A Magical Oasis of Life to Observe
07:39 Natural Ponds and Mosquitoes
08:02 A Natural Pond for Local Action to Protect Biodiversity
🌱 PERMACULTURE RESOURCES
Join our learning and support space 👉 https://PermacultureDesign.fr/atelier
Discover all our articles 👉 https://PermacultureDesign.fr/decouvrir
🔗 FOLLOW US
Subscribe so you don't miss anything 👉 https://PermacultureDesign.fr/youtube
📸 Instagram ► https://PermacultureDesign.fr/insta
📌 Pinterest ► https://PermacultureDesign.fr/pinterest
👥 Facebook ► https://PermacultureDesign.fr/facebook
🎵 TikTok ► https://PermacultureDesign.fr/tiktok
📖 Discover Gilles Leblais' book "I Create My Natural Pond": https://zurl.co/9D5A
📖 Discover Gilles Leblais' book "The Secret Life of My Pond": https://zurl.co/Ru3h
👉 To learn more about Gilles Leblais and his Paradis garden: https://www.gillesleblais.com
See you soon, 👋
The Permaculture Design Team