On Sun, 15 May 2011 20:47:16 +0000, lannerman
wrote:


kathateria;921517 Wrote:
I have just put in a wildlife pond,and I am looking at a blank area of
soil behind it.Are there any shrubs that will look nice,as a back drop
to a pond? Something that wont shed too much,and that the flowers are
safe for frogs and any other creatures that want a drink.Thanks
Buddlia perhaps? Open to suggestions.

Hi Kathateria, Personally, I would be inclined to plant something that
is evergreen, otherwise you risk the autumn leaves falling in the pond
which can cause problems as they break down in the water using valuable
oxygen in doing so. Also, something evergreen will surely look more
pleasing over a longer period ? As to what you use, I think thats a
matter of personal preference ? but avoid anything that drops lots of
leaves or petals ie, Camellia

Evergreens lose just as much foilage as diciduous plants and even
more, just that it's continuously replaced. To harbor wildlife that
lives around ponds I'd plant cattails, ferns, grasses, and various
wildflowers that attract butterflies. It's difficult to make specific
recommendations without at least seeing a picture of this so-called
"pond" (it's size and surroundings), which is probably really a pool.