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Kayleigh Dray

How I built a mini pond in my garden using just a bucket (and why you should, too)

Closeup of two frogs in garden pond.

Every single year, my garden is filled with confused frogs and toads looking for somewhere to rest. Finally, I decided to do something about it and build a mini pond for all my watery critters to enjoy.

For years I thought a pond would be expensive, hard to build and something only to be attempted by professional landscapers. I shoved it to the bottom of my wishlist, even as I read up on its benefits for a wildlife garden. Then, I discovered I didn’t need a digger, a contractor, or even a big space. I just needed a bucket and a bit of curiosity.

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