Pollinator heaven

Building a pond next to my front yard veggie garden has increased pollination rates exponentially.

I live in the city so wildlife and fresh water sources aren’t exactly abundant. Since installing the pond, I’ve seen a large increase in lizards, small birds, preying mantises, and bees. I have also gotten more cucumbers off a single plant than ever before, probably close to hitting triple digits!

As an added bonus, I occasionally use some of the pond water on the garden or for brewing compost teas!