There are many reasons to have a pond in your garden, not least to help our beleaguered wildlife. According to the Royal Horticultural Society, “During the past century, nearly 70% of ponds have been lost from the UK countryside.” Of course, helping wildlife by having a pond also means you get to enjoy watching the creatures you attract, providing another reason to spend time outdoors amid nature. And it brings life and movement into your garden, with gleaming water and pretty plants not suitable for standard borders, such as waterlilies and sunny marsh marigolds. The good news is, wildlife ponds (which don’t contain fish) don’t have to be big or expensive. Here, three experts talk through where to site a pond, how and what to plant, and which creatures it’s likely to attract. Professional advice from: Jane Ashley of Jane Ashley Garden Design; Claudia de Yong of Claudia de Yong Garden Design; Fiona Lamb of Fiona Lamb Design

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