How to Build a Natural Wildlife Pond | Robert Pavlis @Gardenfundamentals1 [WEBINAR]

A pond is one of the single best things you can add to a yard for wildlife. In this Less Lawn More Life webinar, Robert Pavlis of Garden Myths covers the fundamentals of building a wildlife pond, from basic construction to the design details that make a water feature look like it's always been there. With over 40 years of gardening experience and a six-acre botanical garden of his own, Robert shares simple, practical tricks for creating ponds that look natural, support wildlife, and actually work with the space around them instead of against it -- no pumps, no filters, no constant upkeep. Whether you're starting from scratch or rethinking something that's already in the ground, you'll walk away with a clear picture of what goes into a pond that Mother Nature would be proud of. Q&A to follow. A water source is one of the elements the National Wildlife Federation looks for to certify a Certified Wildlife Habitat. This webinar is for anyone ready to go bigger than a bird bath. More from Robert Pavlis More pond videos (playlist):    • Building a Natural Pond, Step-by-Step [plu...   Building Natural Ponds Facebook group:   / buildingnaturalponds   Robert's blog (Get 25% off his books with code PAVLIS25): https://www.gardenmyths.com/ To order the 8-book special (Canada only), email: [email protected] What you'll learn Why natural ponds don't need pumps or filters (and what does the work instead) How much of the pond plants should cover, and why to pull them out of nursery pots Why "pond slime" is a good thing Siting: sun vs. shade, and what matters most when you pick the spot The real story on mosquitoes and how a balanced pond handles them What to do about algae, leaves, freezing, and winter wildlife Chapters 05:00 Intro & what is a natural pond 12:37 Design: making a pond look natural 27:46 Liners: flexible vs. rigid 30:44 How big should your pond be? 32:05 Algae -- what causes it and how to starve it 39:19 Winter, freezing & bacteria 67:00 Q&A: dragonflies, mosquitoes, minimum size & maintenance About Less Lawn More Life Less Lawn More Life is a free 12-week challenge. Each week we send one small, doable action to your inbox that adds up to real ecological change -- plus expert webinars like this one, a free yard assessment, and prizes at the end. Join anytime: https://www.lesslawnmorelife.com Download the free Wildr Places app for personalized native plant recommendations based on where you live: https://www.joinwildr.com #WildlifePond #NativePlants #LessLawnMoreLife #NaturalPond #BackyardHabitat