🌿Creating a mini wetland in your garden is simple and doesn't require digging a hole.
🐸Using a container like an old barrel, sink, or bucket can be a perfect base for your mini wetland.
🌺Choose native plants and aquatic compost to ensure a thriving mini wetland ecosystem.
🕊️Adding rocks, logs, and bricks provide habitats and surfaces for wildlife to perch and rest.
💦Fill your mini wetland with rainwater if possible, or use tap water, which will eventually clear.
Do I need a big garden to create a mini wetland?
—No, you can create a mini wetland in any size garden, even on a hard surface!
Can I use any container for the mini wetland?
—Yes, any container that can hold water can be used, such as a barrel, sink, or bucket.
What plants should I choose for the mini wetland?
—Choose native plants that thrive in wet conditions, and use aquatic compost for planting.
Why do I need rocks and logs in the mini wetland?
—Rocks and logs provide habitats and resting surfaces for wildlife and create a more natural environment.
Can I use tap water to fill the mini wetland?
—Yes, tap water can be used, but rainwater is preferable if available.
00:02Learn how to create a mini wetland in your garden using just a container.
00:23Choose a container like an old barrel, sink, or bucket to serve as the base of your mini wetland.
01:08Use native plants and aquatic compost to ensure a thriving mini wetland ecosystem.
01:44Add rocks, logs, and bricks to provide habitats and surfaces for wildlife to perch and rest.
05:49Fill your mini wetland with rainwater if possible, or use tap water, which will eventually clear.
06:55Create flat surfaces and ramps for wildlife to access and enjoy the mini wetland.
07:28Place a log as a perch for birds to rest and observe the mini wetland.
07:45Enjoy your mini wetland and attract wildlife to your garden for years to come.
