Ponds

Ponds are ideal for creating a haven for marginal plants and wildlife.  Trees and shrubs can be planted on the normal ground to provide shelter and screening, whilst marginal plants create attractive, colourful fringes around the pond and 'working plants' such as Reeds help to treat the water.

Terms and Descriptions	Suggested Species List
Tree and shrub areas Pond bankings and surrounds, comfortably above high water level, suitable for trees and shrubs, possibly providing shelter or screening and wildlife habitat. High water level The line to which water may rise in wet or winter weather, or at peak flow. Low water level The line below which water doesn't normally drop. Shallow water margin c 0-30cms, where marginal species would be included to form attractive decorative fringes. Mid depth water c 30cms - 1.0mtr, suitable for Reeds and 'working plants'.  (Reedbeds and water treatment) Deep open water c 1.0mtr +, deep water where plants do not normally grow.	Tree and shrub areas (normal ground)
	Cherry Spruce Silver Birch Blackthorn Hazel	Larch Western Red Cedar Rowan Guelder Rose Crab Apple
	Tree and shrub areas (wet ground)
	Soft Rush Alder varieties Willow varieties Aspen	Purple Loosestrife Poplar varieties Dogwood Downy Birch
	Marginal areas (0-30cms deep water)
	Water Plantain Lesser Pond Sedge Yellow Flag Iris Reed Canary Grass	Marsh Marigold Meadow Sweet Water Forget-me-not Sea Club-rush
	Reedbed and mid-depth water (30cms - 1.0mtr)
	Common Reed Bullrush	Common Reed Mace