Frogs - Day 20: 21 Days of Garden Fatigue

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It is only recently that we have started realising that frogs play an important role in our garden. Many gardeners are now trying to attract frogs into their gardens as they realise the benefits that are associated with them. They are great at keeping the insect population to a minimum and probably better at doing this than spiders.

If you don't have many of them living in your garden then you may find your garden is more fatigued than you think. Read on to find out why frogs don't reside in some gardens....

Water source for frogs to exist in your garden there needs to be a welcome water source. A pond that is not too deep (no more than 30cm - 11.8in) is able to accomodate frogs quite well especially if it is still water. What about the breeding of mosquito larvae, I hear you ask? Never mind. Frogs love mosquitoes for breakfast, lunch and tea.
Hiding places frogs need somewhere to hide. Most people will attract frogs using a pond as the water source. If the environment around the pond is sparse then you will have limited success in attracting frogs to your garden. Reeds, water-lillies and any other native water plants are great to conceal an entire frog family.
Limit chemical sprays frogs are able to absorb chemicals through their skin and may even eat insects poisoned by chemicals. If you are wanting to attract and keep frogs in your garden try using some alternatives to chemical sprays.

Posted by Stuart on February 3, 2006 5:05 AM | Permalink | Check to Subscribe to this Comment:

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