How to create a dragonfly friendly garden

[@ThePegasus101]

hats off to these 2 ladies doing their bit for our wildlife.....

[@wildlifegardenproject]

@@ThePegasus101 aww thank you, hope you enjoyed it! 💚

[@bartguim4823]

This was so fun to watch, I recently had dozens of dragonflies in my backyard in the early morning, now I know they are my friends!

[@wildlifegardenproject]

They're so beautiful!

[@elliotlane3225]

Really useful. Always thought the pond needed to be quite deep for dragonflies, glad to hear even something like a barrel or largish planter can attract them.

[@wildlifegardenproject]

This was a surprise to us too! Wonderful to hear even a small barrel pond can benefit these wonderful insects!

[@andymann7762]

Thankyou. Found this very interesting. More please !

[@wildlifegardenproject]

Glad you enjoyed it! More coming soon :)

[@laurawilliams2790]

I love this! 'Wish they had done a walk-through of the garden. It looks fabulous.

[@wildlifegardenproject]

We did one! Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZzSiYWAibaNj7M

[@laurawilliams2790]

@@wildlifegardenproject Thank you from Michigan, USA! We're kindred spirits! It's wonderful!

[@wildlifegardenproject]

@@laurawilliams2790 🙌💚😁

[@mypreciousgarden]

Thanks ! I didn't know the tip on leaving algae on the side to dry out and that allows larvae etc to go back into the pond.

[@wildlifegardenproject]

Thank you! Glad you found it useful! :)

[@Flossie-h8n]

I know I love these little guys(our dragon flies) but I haven't seen 1/2 of the dragonflies that I used to see around my garden and yard....they are magnificent fliers!! Thank you for sharing your video to hopefully draw them back into my yard!! ❤❤❤❤😊

[@shihtzusrule9115]

How does something this important only get 95 likes? I had almost no dragonflies this year, drought and a lot of pollinators stayed away too, which was unfortunate for my squash and cucumber plants. Mosquitoes, unfortunately, were in abundance - even with no rain.

[@wildlifegardenproject]

That's sad to hear, they definitely need our help. Hopefully some of these tips will help you attract more dragonflies 🙂

[@craffte]

RIght?? I can't believe the algo didn't give me this before. Stupid youtube.Great channel, subbed.

[@FordMrson]

@@wildlifegardenproject Did you knew that dragonflies love eating mosquitoes?

[@jeanettephillips2727]

Thanks for all the helpful information. I live in France but your tips are useful anywhere. Dragonflies are not often seen here in the Tarn, however, I am determined to offer them more water to see if that changes the situation.

[@wildlifegardenproject]

That's great to hear, good luck!

[@IllusionSector]

3:59 Let's get it on...💖

[@karinoshea3330]

Thank you so very much for such a well done, informative video! I live in central Oklahoma, U.S. but will be able to use a lot of the info with just a few tweaks to include local wildflowers. Much love from Oklahoma!

[@wildlifegardenproject]

That's so great to hear! Pleased that this is useful across the pond too! Good luck with it :)

[@craffte]

dragonflies are magic.

[@helenemoore6097]

Lots of great information thank you 🎉

[@wildlifegardenproject]

You're welcome, thanks for watching 😁

[@faisalmian3348]

I am a student of Entomology and your video helped me a lot to understand things....❤

[@wildlifegardenproject]

That's brilliant, so pleased it helped! 🙂

[@moochythecat3435]

Great video

[@barbarafritchie2000]

Thank you both.

[@hawaiidoves]

really interesting!

[@wildlifegardenproject]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😁

[@travellerseko]

Excellent video, step by step guide. I have 50sqm garden and built a wildlife pond (L2m x W1.5m x D60cm). Already attracting the wildlife is amazing. I’m trying to do my best for the ecosystem even though it is very small garden.

[@wildlifegardenproject]

Sounds like you're doing a brilliant job! I've heard of dragonflies breeding in much smaller ponds so 🤞🤞🤞

[@travellerseko]

@@wildlifegardenproject thank you so much. You made my day by responding to my comment🥰

[@wildlifegardenproject]

@@travellerseko 😁💚

[@atticbrowser9698]

Excellent thank you

[@Lbff1225]

GREAT Video!! Thanks! Is it ok to have a fountain or waterfall into the pond? Mosquitoes are horrible in Georgia, USA, and they thrive in still water. I know the Dragonflies will eat them once they’re here, but I don’t want to encourage more mosquitoes until the Dragonflies come. Plus, I love the sound of running water, so I’m trying attract Dragonflies, but also have the moving water features.

[@wildlifegardenproject]

Thank you! It's certainly possible. I think you can get fountains with a protection over the pump so little creatures and tadpoles don't get sucked in, so best to do a bit of research before buying!

[@SamanthaIrish-t8k]

I have found dragonfly larvae living in the waterfall spillway of my pond, had a bit of driftwood in there and it offered enough shelter apparently.

[@Lbff1225]

Thank you, both! I can’t wait to start building mine

[@fishtales2597]

Hi ive just made a wildlife pond, its only small to see if we get any wildlife as last year ive noticed there isnt as many insects now as years gone by

[@wildlifegardenproject]

Awesome! Fingers crossed for dragonflies!

[@mindwis3]

love the series, i'm hearing conflicting views on rainwater on the web. voices saying rainwater is actually not that great for ponds due to high concentration of nitrogen great for the garden, but inviting algae formation in a pond.

[@wildlifegardenproject]

Not heard of this before, only ever heard rainwater recommended for ponds as it's how natural ponds would form. Will have to look into it, thank you.

[@Flossie-h8n]

Is there another way to draw these guys back into my yard? I don't have a pond...😢

[@lck2433]

❤

[@runefagereng6023]

Nice video. Thanks. What’s the beautiful red/orange flower in the foreground here? :)

[@wildlifegardenproject]

Thank you! :) Is it the poppies you mean?

[@zina6581]

🥰

[@falcolf]

If you're in North America do NOT plant yellow flag iris! It's a fabulous plant but it's extremely invasive here; look for native options instead!❤

[@wildlifegardenproject]

Agreed, native is best where possible!

[@vilmat.gonzalez2759]

Can you have fish in a dragon 🪰 fly pond?

[@wildlifegardenproject]

It isn't usually recommended in a wildlife pond as they predate on dragonfly larvae, tadpoles and other wildlife, but Jack Perks has some tips here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZaUgq2tfZhsiacsi=U8N4t0EipWXGHeUO

[@sterlgirlceline]

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[@TheFamilyFarmHomestead]

Can you tell me how I can create a garden that will repel DragonFlies? They are a very big problem for me they cost me money every year.

[@wildlifegardenproject]

I've never heard of them being a problem, what issues are you having? They're beautiful creatures and act as natural pest control 👌We love dragonflies and are trying to support them, so we're the wrong people to ask I'm afraid!

[@TheFamilyFarmHomestead]

@@wildlifegardenproject I am a beekeeper more to the point I am a honey bee queen breeder. I raise queens to sell and dragonflies eat the queen bees while they are on their mating flights. It is true that birds also eat these queens but our success raits to way down when the dragonfilies are around.

[@wildlifegardenproject]

@@TheFamilyFarmHomestead ah I see, sorry to hear it's effecting your business

[@futures2247]

do we really need to worry about leaving falling in the pond if its specifically for wildlife?

[@Vikface1978]

I would say, it depends on the overall set up… lots of plants and clear water, yes a few leaves is ok. But just water and not enough plants, and lots of leaves… no, the balance will go out and you’ll get either green water or lots of algae.

[@longsnapper5381]

I could listen to a British accent all day......dragonflies eat mosquitoes

[@wildlifegardenproject]

🤣🙌

[@MrDesmondPot]

This is another reason why Landlordism is poison to a society. You can spot the landlord owned homes up my street… “low maintenance gardens” (gravel, faux grass, rubber mats). Tenants can’t engage with this habitat recreation as they will be financially punished by landlords. It also destroys the sense of community, and so a desire to improve that community, as a tenant knows they exist in an area on a landlords whim.

[@TheSouthernLady777]

Imagine what tap water does to YOUR body, if it affects the plants and animals in a bad way.

[@xn9333]

Unfortunately they put fluoride into everything and surprise surprise it's bad for your brain they put it into alcohol too

[@Todd-v8f]

Love the content! No need to mention the climate hoax though!

[@wildlifegardenproject]

Thank you! The climate emergency is very real though!

[@debbielanier2973]

THE VOLUME WAS NOT GOOD ON THE LITTLE WOMAN. GOOD INTERVIEW OTHERWISE. TY

[@xn9333]

Interesting stuff and good to know, thank you for making this video as ive wanted to increase the number of dragonflies in my garden to kill the masses of mosquitos 🦟

[@wildlifegardenproject]

Glad you found it useful! And yep they're pretty handy for those pesky mossies! Good luck!