Anyone a frog pond expert???

[bobbyderegis]

Hey everyone!
I got bored one day in June and dug a little frog pond at the side of the office. I bought a black plastic form at Lowe's and put some rocks around, then put some water hyacinths and a water lily. Lo and behold, last month I saw the first little green frog sitting on one of the lily pads. So far, I have counted eight. If I approach quietly at dusk, they don't jump in the water. What I need to know is what to do before the winter freeze. I don't want the frogs to freeze to death. Also, there is no larger pond around for them to escape to. I think there were some eggs on the water lily and they must have hatched. I know they did not hop in on their own. Any ideas? Is there some type of heater I could use in the water, or should I just net them and bring them to a pond?
Bobby in Boston

 

[bobbyderegis]

Sorry about the double post. I don't know how I managed that!
Bobby in Boston

 

[rayjay]

Heater

Hi Bobby. My brother has a pond in his back yard. He uses a heater in the winter. I think you can get a pond heater at a garden center where ponds are sold. If you need more information, let me know, and I will find out where, make and type of heater.

Ray

 

[andyelectrolux]

Hi Bobby

Nice pond! I did a small pond at the lakehouse several years ago. I don't know anything about the heater in regards to keeping the frogs warm, but it'd probably be a good idea since you have the preformed plastic tub. I used the same thing with my first attempt, and the plastic cracked due to the winter freeze. I replaced it with some heavy pond liner, and it was fine after that.

 

[autowasherfreak]

Frog Pond

Nice job, I have been thinking of doing the same thing, but like most things, I haven't gotten to it yet. Maybe next year. My landlord is supposed to be residing the house and installing new windows before winter. If he gets that done, I will definitely be doing some landscaping next year.