Frog living in my pots

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  1. My Clay Jungle

    My Clay Jungle Apprentice Gardener

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    A common frog has taken up residence. I'm very pleased, because we have been renovating for 2yrs, which included clearing a garden that had been overgrown for 20+yrs. Is there anything I could do to make it stay or be happier in our garden till we dig a pond later this year?
     
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    Try not to disturb the pots and the surrounding area until you get the pond ready.
     
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      How about creating a 'mini-pond' in a big, shallow bowl? Although frogs don't really need a pond except in spring, for spawning, I'm sure he or she would appreciate it. A pygmy waterlily, a docile oxygenating plant and a couple of guppies if mozzies are a problem in your area...it could be quite fun to do :biggrin:
       
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        They like little nooks and crannies to shelter in, so provided they have that and are relatively undisturbed, they will have no reason to move on, especially if, as @noisette47 suggests, there is some shallow water for them to use. If you do disturb one accidentally, moving away quietly and letting them resettle usually works.
         
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        • pete

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          I find they hide in my large collection of plastic flower pots under the low foliage of a fig tree, they like shady damp places, especially in hot weather.
          Some shallow water is all they need they are not fussy.
           
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          • fairygirl

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            Yes - an old seed tray of water or similar is sufficient, and then some little hiding places around the garden. Logs, rocks and some plants in a shady spot, where they can hide and stay cool.
            They spend very little time in water. :smile:
             
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