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kathateria · 16-05-2011, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by David Hare-Scott[_2_]

On Sun, 15 May 2011 15:49:01 +0000, kathateria
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.

Not knowing what your soil, climate or aspect are it is very hard to
say.

David

Thanks all for the replies.
Our soil is acidic, and quite hard,although I have put alot of compost down around the the pond,to mix it up!
an area of about 2 foot wide and 1 foot wide.
It is close to a fence,and behind a shed and composter,but it gets hot in the summer. No sun on it until about 12pm in the day.
From the picture, the bush/plant/shrub will be about a foot from the composter and 1.5 foot from the pond.