Easiest wildlife pool build! FROGS, BIRDS, BUGS and MORE turned up.

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Ай бұрын

We had to act fast after our garden frogs spawned in an old bucket full of rain water and not in my lovely nature pond beside it! Luckily I was able to get my hands on a @BlagdonWaterGardening No dig nature pool to put them in.
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@Themagicunitato Ай бұрын

Told myself "I don't need this" like I'm not already planning where I could put it 😂

@lkawaiteacher Ай бұрын

You and me both

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Hahahaha I'm sorry and you're welcome 😂

@alanthecat59 Ай бұрын

😹

@conniewojahn6445 19 күн бұрын

Oh, go ahead. Enjoy the process and the results. Remember, you can always change it up, and probably will as your garden changes.

@Themagicunitato 18 күн бұрын

@@conniewojahn6445 Good argument, also it's 10% off on Amazon 😅

@stevecooper6653 Ай бұрын

GARDEN POND MATT..is there no end to this man’s talent 🤷

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Hahaha anything involving water I'm there!

@xenic0770 Ай бұрын

When I clicked on this video, I fully expected to just be entertained and supporting the channel. By the time the video was over, I started searching for one of these kits LOL. Nice Job!

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Hahahaha I'm sorry, this is often what happens to me.

@MrVovansim Ай бұрын

Same. I now want one of those so bad. Just worried about mosquitoes using the water to multiply.

@alanthecat59 Ай бұрын

lots of fish LOVE mosquito larvea , bound to get the fish breeding......@@MrVovansim

@SirFrogIII Ай бұрын

@@MrVovansim white clouds or sticklebacks

@andrea9512 Ай бұрын

Klasse 👍, bekommt man diese Sachen in Deutschland 🇩🇪?

@MatteoBarrera4830 Ай бұрын

Put an underwater camera in there, could do a timelapse of the frogs

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Good shout!!!!

@suffysdave Ай бұрын

I'm so happy when you take me off the tripod 🤣

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Hahahaha everyone enjoys it.

@cakeeeetime Ай бұрын

From now on I will scream: Weeeeeeeeee!

@pamelavalente3731 21 күн бұрын

First-time viewer here. What a great video! Loved the project; loved your easy-going explanations; loved that you included your adorable son. Thank you so much for breaking the build down, showing us that it doesn't have to be intimidating, but, rather quite pleasurable. Will be watching more of these.💚😊💚

@jonisolis9645 Ай бұрын

Even people with just a balcony could have a little pond like this and add some rice fish.

@nicrodel Ай бұрын

My dad has always talked about having a pond, this seems reasonable, thanks! Love your bee houses and bug hotels, I'm happy you embrace the inverts

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Thank you! There has to be a place for all animals in my garden!

@lkawaiteacher Ай бұрын

What a softy. You need a new pond to save the tadpoles . @@FishShopMatt

@coralineprince Ай бұрын

I‘d Watch an entire season of this

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Hahaha watch this space for more garden entertainment.

@silviamorales9855 Ай бұрын

Awesome job, it was nice to see you involving your family on this project and teaching your little one from a young age at the same time.

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@sjs9354 4 күн бұрын

WOW! You have super brilliant momma frogs. They knew not to lay their babies in the beautiful big nature torture trap. LOL

@sancraft1 6 сағат бұрын

We just moved house and have several acres. In the front yard, there are several cacti. I want to build a succulent Zen garden with a pond. I will be doing this since my fiance's honey do list is already a mile long. I can do this by myself. I love your videos Matt. Keep up the good work.

@wesleymayes Ай бұрын

Love seeing your garden, one of my favorite videos in a while! I hope we get more outdoor videos

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Definitely more to come, I'm thinking wildlife cameras and more bug hotels.

@wesleymayes Ай бұрын

@@FishShopMatt AH yes, some updates with all the wildlife/pond growing in would be amazing!

@rechelieu Ай бұрын

@@FishShopMatt Yes, fantastic ideas!

@thechickvoice 20 күн бұрын

Hello from Colorado!! my three-year-old granddaughter watch this video with great attention all the way through! She never sits still for anything that long. Apparently you have a way with toddlers.😂😂😂

@megmills4798 24 күн бұрын

Your little one is adorable😊

@harrysamuppet6804 Ай бұрын

I decided to make a wildlife pond last year. I was actually able to order a 300 litre solid freestanding pond online. It was delivered within days. The bloke delivering it wondered what on earth it was. I put pebbles on the bottom & ordered over hang baskets which allowed for shallow planting. I’ve got logs stacked up on one side to allow access for frogs etc. It was so easy to do & so satisfying. It is teaming with tadpoles this year. Every garden needs a water feature.

@terifrazier3768 Ай бұрын

And this is why we LOVE YOU …….. I really feel like I could have a small pound now. Love your garden and your little helper

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Awww that's so kind, thank you so much!

@jaratt85 Ай бұрын

Keeping the water moving also helps keep the amount of mosquito larvae in the pond down. If it just sits stagnant it'll just be a mosquito breeding ground.

@giggiwidit5638 Ай бұрын

OMG Quinn is getting SO BIG !!! and he certainly has a good eye for plants, as those flowers that he chose were BEAUTIFUL !!! Lovely pond Matt and Quinn !!!

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@CatFish107 Ай бұрын

Another comment for engagemometrics boosting. YAY FROGGIN! FUZZY BUZZING BEE! Birds 'n seeds. Mmmmm, lovely pleasant.

@catherinepanosh663 19 сағат бұрын

Thank you for sharing the link for us here "across the pond". This is exactly what I have been looking for. Love your garden!

@Chompchompyerded Ай бұрын

Oh no fair! It's so much greener where you are than where I am, and on top of that, you have a great little helper! I'm jealous, as always.

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Spring has definitely sprung where we are. Thank you!

@fernedowns6652 Ай бұрын

Ya ,I live in alaska and the snow is melting and it is pretty warm 50 degrees Fahrenheit every day but the sun is soo intense this time of year that it felt like 70 degrees,but I am still super jealous 😊

@Tradewindsvintagehi 28 күн бұрын

Your baby is so helpful! What a cutie pie! Aloha from Hawai’i ❤

@josesphdobie2897 Ай бұрын

Tropical pond- GREAT IDEA GO FOR IT MATE!!!!!

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Might get a bigger one for the trop pond hahaha

@michaelcolfer4256 Ай бұрын

Your amazing Matt we'll done. Think it's time to change your KZfaq name. you're way better than any fish shop I've ever been to. Don't change and keep up the good work.

@kristinv7518 Ай бұрын

Lovely! If you plant some lavender there will be loads of bees and butterflies around them, plus they smell lovely. :)

@Lilyflowergirl98 Ай бұрын

Love the look of that might have a chat with hubby lol. Quinn is adorable, loved the way he tried to get in 😂

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Hahaha I'm sure you can persuade him. Yeah Quinn is hilarious, until he climbs in it when it's full.

@stianbrudvik4552 Ай бұрын

Im currently talking with my fish shop in Norway, I also want this pond. It looks amazing! 😁

@Diospyros1985 Ай бұрын

Love it! The world would be better off if everyone created some natural habitats in their back yards!

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

So so true!!!

@alicecowan3499 20 күн бұрын

I just ordered one from Amazon USA… I’m so excited ❤🎉

@barbarastrohmenger6123 Ай бұрын

What a Great little pond!! Looks beautiful and so easy to set up. Thanks for sharing such a great product!!

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@DM-fg9rr Ай бұрын

I'm totally doing this! My summer project

@petegdula4749 Күн бұрын

Love your entire nature space! I know it took some work to get there, but it sure is worth it. Thanks for sharing your ideas with us. Beautiful!

@Immutablecrypto Ай бұрын

that is beautiful! great job bud!

@mindylolo Ай бұрын

Wow, Matt, that thing is so awesome. I love that pond and how brilliant of an idea. Such a simple thing and it's nothing huge and can go in just about any size yard. This is definitely one of my favorite things you've done. I loved seeing fish shop Quinn also! He's so big and he seemed like he was some help, too :) Love seeing you do things with your family. This is so great and I'm going to be looking for this thing for my parents I think.

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Awww thank you so much!!!

@megmills4798 24 күн бұрын

My first video here loved it project came out great😊

@connorg7930 Ай бұрын

Hi matt, could you do a vid on algae control in outdoor ponds? All the ponds ive seen just have green water. Also maybe a vid on possible fish for ponds of a similar size to this one

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Absolutely, I plan to cover as many topics as I can on ponds throughout the spring and summer.

@Me-zc7vm Ай бұрын

Yes please! All my tubs get hair algae in the summer, even when they are out of the sun and have floating plants in them.😬

@alicecowan3499 20 күн бұрын

I have wanted a small pond for 3 years and now I can have one! Thank you so much for sharing this!!!❤❤❤

@user-hq6ds6ty8g Ай бұрын

You are a wildlife guru. I needed this. That's how I garden. I also have multiple 40 gallon fish tanks inside. Thank you Matt.

@joannemcniff4210 3 күн бұрын

You can never have too many ponds. These kits are fantastic. I wish they sold them over here in the states.

@frankcapel4557 Ай бұрын

Johnny, the trick is to get the feeders out there in the backyard. If you have them they will come Canada has some cold winters as well. Sometimes down to mines 25. I start putting them out now end of March beginning of April you might not get them right away but they will come keep those feeders out there the magic recipe to get them to come is one cup sugar, 4 cups boiling, hot water Put them out in the backyard and they will come sometimes it takes a while. Good luck my friend.

@SJC49 16 күн бұрын

What a lovely video. Thank you!🇨🇦

@cakeeeetime Ай бұрын

The whole video I went: I cannot put this in a room... I cannot put this in a room... I cannot put this in a room... Matts words at the end. Me: hhghddhgddfgmofggrrrrr

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Hahahaha Katie has already told me I can't until I get the fish room

@cakeeeetime Ай бұрын

@@FishShopMatt I know this might be a questionable opinion, but: Thank you, Katie! My partner keeps me in check so I don't drown myself in pet care. I don't know how your situation is! But I felt confident to guess ^^;;

@cakeeeetime Ай бұрын

@@FishShopMatt But.... also.... looking forward to the fish room... ^^;;;;;;;

@nathanyeg8495 Ай бұрын

Brilliant music choice, relaxing and got good vibes! First tanks being set up at our families house next couple weeks, thanks for your help.

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Thank you! Exciting times for the tank!

@Kyddoemiko13 7 күн бұрын

How lovely your garden is . 😁👍🏼⛲🌱🌱🌱

@reneelascala5050 23 күн бұрын

Really well done, this video. You’ve made the curious feel capable. 🖐🏻Ooh! Shades it!

@tinystiddlers8170 Ай бұрын

This is immense I'm getting one

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Yeah they're great! 😃

@MadisonLeigh Ай бұрын

I really loved this video, inspired me to do this in London where there is very little eco system, back gardens can still team with life and nature! Thank you xx

@alanthecat59 14 күн бұрын

😻

@arjun9w748 Ай бұрын

You helped me get over my 🍁 smoking addiction

@CatFish107 Ай бұрын

Ah, for floating plants, I love to put amazon frogbit in the tub, once the water temps are in the cozy zone they grow well in the aquarium, and explode when given direct sunlight for even a small portion of the day

@maiasobers3719 11 күн бұрын

Beautiful vision ,beautiful family, beautiful outcome. Ty u so much for sharing you journey, art& instruction

@MissChelle Ай бұрын

What an awesome kit! Hope it’s available in Aus! ❤️🇦🇺

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

I believe something is being worked on to get it to Australia

@mickk5006 Ай бұрын

Just watched the video with my Wife and we'd love to have a mosquito trap with moving water and damsel flies or dragon flies. Also something for the birds to drink from(Dogs are going for it too) . You look like a long lost cousin about twenty years younger than me. We're considering the moving water fountain pool. TYVM for sharing B Good

@unsocialbutterfly5760 Ай бұрын

What about Australia, I bet I can’t get one here 😢 Absolutely love this, great bug hotel too! Can’t wait to see the tadpoles grow up, what a beautiful garden you have!

@v-man372 Ай бұрын

Love it mate. I’m looking to upgrade my plant pot pond to something bigger. I might have to get one 🤔👍🏻

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Would be a good upgrade, the frogs would be thankful haha.

@heinrichvisser8518 Ай бұрын

I would love to see you build a marine saltwater pond with mangroves. I'm planning one here in South Africa with soft and leather corals with clams. Time that you get your fish room ready. Love your videos.

@themeditationresource Ай бұрын

Training Quinn young! Love seeing the family joining in. I now need to get me a nature pond/ tropical pond :)

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Got to show him to love nature and wildlife, as corny as it sounds they're the ones that will protect it in the future.

@cotn12345 Ай бұрын

I hate to say this because I love MD, but this is how he started stuff normal people can do! But I understand now he has a business too run, and I’m all with that, but sometimes don’t forget where u came from, I’ve message you a few times and had a reply etc, message MD nothing, like I say hat off to him successful business man and a money maker, that’s why I will always have nothing I guess! Mint video that’s again Matt

@Marvelousod 24 күн бұрын

Good Helper. He Ready.

@mumsageek1883 Ай бұрын

Something similar happened to me a couple of years ago. Frogs eggs in a pot plant tray. Made an emergency pond from an old hard plastic kiddie pool plus rocks, wood and plants. Still going strong! The antler fern has taken over, and I still keep getting new batches of tadpoles. Only problem is the red bellied black snakes seem to be checking it out now.

@COBO2 Ай бұрын

I'm really tempted to buy the big one, add a heater, filter and tropical fish.

@garageaquatics2023 Ай бұрын

Very cool, Matt! I love your yard and garden. I miss having a yard to garden in, so I'm living vicariously through you right now. 🙂 Cheers, Mate! ~Ron

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Thank you Ron! You are always welcome!

@garageaquatics2023 Ай бұрын

@@FishShopMatt Thanks, Matt! 🙂

@camilodelgadillo9473 16 күн бұрын

Seeing you thrive in your own channel makes me happy! Have seen you since the inception of MD!

@samsdaughterdehaven9990 11 күн бұрын

I have had tadpoles in my rain barrels and other things that hold water! I was a foster mom to the tadpoles, and fed them fish food from Walmart. Now I make sure I cover my water containers!

@MariaLopez-qd1pt Ай бұрын

This is so amazing. Ok, I want this pond! Will buy it, just need to figure out who sells it in Gran Canaria 😅. Thanks Matt, you made me realize I can easily build my own pond 😊

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Hahaha you're welcome!

@plantlady1557 Ай бұрын

Your whole garden is my dream garden!!! I’m in an apartment so no longer have a garden. So lately I’ve been building terrariums so that I have a few little mini gardens in my apartment! Very cool pond!!! You could do one inside with some goldfish!!! 😊

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Awww thank you, most of the time I let nature do what it wants and add to it here and there. Terrariums are perfect for a bit of mini gardening!

@lizzyanthus1 Ай бұрын

That is a lovely pond, Matt! So easy, I think even I could put one up! I will search out this company here in the US. Fun and different video too, thanks! Loved watching the family, and your little Quinn is growing so fast, isn't he!?! Your pond video reminded me that I left a kiddie pool up all winter outside in my back yard, and now I've gotta go check and see if any frogs laid eggs in it too! It's still darn cold here in northern NY though. But I think its hilarious that they laid eggs in your bucket of water! LOL! I'll be thrilled if I find any in the kiddie pool out back! Tadpoles are just the coolest!

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Yeah he's growing so fast! Fingers crossed some frogs have called tour pool home!

@lainiebennett7746 Ай бұрын

We bought a solar fountain for our kio pond. Its really quite cool..apart from anything else, it tells us how sunny it is outside lol

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Hahaha always useful!

@michaelbuckingham716 Ай бұрын

I was looking at this pond the other day on amazon as my youngest asked if we could get a pond, your timing could not have been better. My patio could do with a nice little feature. Will definitely look at this one at my local aquatics shop when i next visit.

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

That is awesome! It was honestly so easy to build the no digging part is by far the best hahaha.

@Melissa.1989 Ай бұрын

Dude I love the outdoor content ! That pond is sooo awesome I am thinking of getting one! I made a mini pond for my Porch this one is awesome though

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Thank you! That's cool, this one is so easy I'm tempted by another one for different plans hahaha.

@lisengel2498 21 күн бұрын

Whau so beautifull - very inspiring 🍀💚

@GenXHeart Ай бұрын

What a happy video! Lovely family and yes, now I really want a pond. MTS is BAD, who knew it would extend to outdoors too?!

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

MPS is multiple pond syndrome hahaha. Anything with plants, animals and water I'm there!

@GenXHeart Ай бұрын

@@FishShopMatt 😂

@pippahappy9735 Күн бұрын

We made a raised pond ourselves out of decking boards, lined in polyestrine with a proper pond liner and filter. We keep goldfish in it and they are doing really well. It has been up and going for 4 years now.

@zsofiamandi5943 Ай бұрын

OMG. Love it. I only promised not to have an other tank, but this is a pond right?! 😂Maybe a silly question. But would you be able to in time of course talk a little about the maintenance side, what to do in winter and maybe what really can go in there? Pretty please.

@sbkpeace.24 Ай бұрын

Yes Matt! More pond and garden content please, This is an awesome little D.I.Y project and yours turned out great!

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@krawlspace Ай бұрын

Love it! I always wanted a pond but building one is very daunting. Something like this looks very doable!

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

You can do it! This one is a great way to start and understand it, without the back breaking work.

@lynnrobertson4657 Ай бұрын

Hi Matt absolutely brilliant ❤from 🇦🇺(Australia)

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@JenniferDoRego Ай бұрын

That is a perfect size for a project pond for the back yard, and it's available in the US! Tetras and cherry shrimp would be great. Thanks for the great video and Quinn in soooo adorable.😃

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Cherry shrimp would be great breeders hahaha

@Foogle.. Ай бұрын

Just like his papa, immediatly threw the instructions on the floor LMAO great vid Matt! EDIT: Do you reckon this could be left out year round? Thinking it might be interesting to turn it into an outdoor planted pond with the little solar powered pump it comes with.

@AHGAQUATICS Ай бұрын

Wow wow I want one of these going to have a look as soon as video over 👏👏👏👏

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@siameseire 23 күн бұрын

A Great pond!! And easily naturalized. Thanks for showing it to us.

@johnjrkean7008 Ай бұрын

I might get this for my deck with some rice fish ....nice build brother ! 🤙🏼

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Check the rules near you we aren't allowed rice fish outside in the UK.

@johnjrkean7008 Ай бұрын

@@FishShopMatt iam in the us ....I believe iam all good legally. But I feel like rules are kinda like red lights......there merely suggestions..lol jk

@susanhenderson5599 Ай бұрын

Hi Matt so loved this Video and wat a lovely project that people can have a go at.I think its so nice that you are doing some garden wild life bits aswell as the tanks.Really enjoyed watching this one and look forward to the updates too 🐸

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! As long as it has water and a few plants I'm there! Hahaha

@mariemir99 Ай бұрын

Love the frogs 🐸🐸 really cool idea

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@REscapes Ай бұрын

Awh i love this! Such a lovely project and great video!

@SarahSmith-wx9ky Ай бұрын

love this!

@RobGB Ай бұрын

This is a great video, i've been looking at ways to turn my plain new build garden into something more enjoyable for nature, all your insights into what plants your using and the bug hotel ideas really help.

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I'm glad you found it useful!

@faedoyle4147 Ай бұрын

Absolutely perfect in every way. ❤

@Devinered Ай бұрын

What a great idea! I’m enjoying the variety of topics! Not all fish! I love fish but also insects and amphibians too!!

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! I like anything to do with water, plants and animals hahaha.

@joshuasmith147 Ай бұрын

What a beautiful build! Lovely tadpole habitat. The idea of moving rocks across from a nearby pond is a great one, especially to make sure there's enough food, but just a note that people should please not go further than, say a couple of gardens to get these materials. Even in the UK we have serious issues with diseases like chytrid fungus affecting frog populations and it would be really easy to spread undesirable pathogens or invasive species this way.

@joshuasmith147 Ай бұрын

Also for random interest, the bug at 19:52 is a rove beetle, probably Xantholinus sp., and just after that it looks like a 7-spot ladybird, which is one of our native species (rather than the invasive and super common harlequin ladybird). At 20:26 it's the green shield bug, Palomena prasina :)

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes absolutely true on the moving of wildlife, that's why I mentioned looking at what was legal as I have people from all over the world watching. Thank you so much for the bug info I knew roughly but couldn't identify exactly what they were.

@joshuasmith147 Ай бұрын

@@FishShopMatt No worries, yeah the legal side is a good point to highlight. Thanks for yet another cracking video!

@ggoannas Ай бұрын

He has grown so much! ❤❤❤❤

@clementbellande8720 Ай бұрын

Awsome ❤ Cheers from France buddy

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@brianmanning6735 Ай бұрын

Loved this one

@eldridgehenry2 Ай бұрын

KEEP PUTTING OUT BANGERS MATT!

@mikeclements9862 Ай бұрын

Very cool!

@frankcapel4557 Ай бұрын

Matt loves the video Great way to get the family together in the backyard that Quinn he is so cute keep up the great work man love watching all your content you should also put hummingbird feeders in the back beautiful little birds, a little feisty, though see you in the next one

@FishShopMatt Ай бұрын

Thank you! I believe that we've got to teach our kids about nature as they will be the next ones to protect it.

@jonnylumberjack6223 Ай бұрын

Sadly, we don't have any hummingbirds in the UK, our winters are far too cold. I've never seen one for reals, would love to one day.