u/ionlylikemyanimals

I’ve been following the sub for a while just out of a general interest in local ecology, but I just had the good fortune to buy a home that has a little natural pond on the property!!! Sellers claimed to believe it to be spring-fed because it “never dries up.”

As a complete novice, I’d love y’all’s advice on what kind of plants I should focus on first and what metrics I can use to gauge the health and progress of my pond. I’m so thrilled to be able to participate in this community!