Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Thanks for watching. In this video, I’m carrying out essential maintenance on a wildlife pond I created eight years ago - showing what can happen over time if certain plants are allowed to dominate, and how careful intervention can restore balance without harming the life that depends on it.
Pond maintenance isn’t about “tidying up” - it’s about understanding scale, plant behaviour, and knowing when not to plant something in the first place. This video is a practical, honest look at what works, what doesn’t, and why.
If you’d like guidance on choosing the right plants for your pond size and situation, you can find advice and wildlife-friendly supplies here:
👉 wildyourgarden.com
If you enjoy these videos and want to follow my work, please consider subscribing - it really helps me keep sharing practical, wildlife-first advice.
Wild Your Garden
Create a sanctuary for nature - wildflowers, pond liners, habitats and more:
👉 wildyourgarden.com
Wild Your Garden (Book)
My guide to helping wildlife in your own garden, with step-by-step habitat advice:
👉 wildyourgarden.com/product/wild-your-garden-book
Hazelwood Landscapes
If you would like an onsite consultation, works (garden landscaping, ponds, meadows and a vast array of habitats) carried out please contact me here:
👉 hazelwoodlandscapes.com
Consultations, talks & media enquiries
👉 joelashton.com
Socials
Twitter / X: @_joelashton
twitter.com/_joelashton
Instagram: @_joelashton
TikTok: @_joelashton
If you have thoughts, questions, or ideas for future videos, feel free to leave a comment - I do read them.
Thanks again for watching,
Joel Ashton
#WildlifePond #PondMaintenance #NaturalPond #GardenPond
#WildYourGarden #JoelAshton #PondTimelapse #WildlifeGardening
Thanks for watching. In this video, I’m carrying out essential maintenance on a wildlife pond I created eight years ago - showing what can happen over time if certain plants are allowed to dominate, and how careful intervention can restore balance without harming the life that depends on it.
Pond maintenance isn’t about “tidying up” - it’s about understanding scale, plant behaviour, and knowing when not to plant something in the first place. This video is a practical, honest look at what works, what doesn’t, and why.
If you’d like guidance on choosing the right plants for your pond size and situation, you can find advice and wildlife-friendly supplies here:
👉 wildyourgarden.com
If you enjoy these videos and want to follow my work, please consider subscribing - it really helps me keep sharing practical, wildlife-first advice.
Wild Your Garden
Create a sanctuary for nature - wildflowers, pond liners, habitats and more:
👉 wildyourgarden.com
Wild Your Garden (Book)
My guide to helping wildlife in your own garden, with step-by-step habitat advice:
👉 wildyourgarden.com/product/wild-your-garden-book
Hazelwood Landscapes
If you would like an onsite consultation, works (garden landscaping, ponds, meadows and a vast array of habitats) carried out please contact me here:
👉 hazelwoodlandscapes.com
Consultations, talks & media enquiries
👉 joelashton.com
Socials
Twitter / X: @_joelashton
twitter.com/_joelashton
Instagram: @_joelashton
TikTok: @_joelashton
If you have thoughts, questions, or ideas for future videos, feel free to leave a comment - I do read them.
Thanks again for watching,
Joel Ashton
#WildlifePond #PondMaintenance #NaturalPond #GardenPond
#WildYourGarden #JoelAshton #PondTimelapse #WildlifeGardening
