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QI've  got  a  new  pond,-  how  can  I  keep  the  water  clear  and  encourage  wildlife  to  visit?Dawn Goodall, EpsomTo keep the water clear, make sure you add lots of oxygenating plants - Canadian pond weed is common, although can be invasive, so choose a native kind. Also add small bunches of barley straw in the first year. Make the pond wildlife-friendly by adding pebble beaches, which act as entry points, and lots of stones for perching. YOUR PROBLEMS SOLVEDQ  &  A32 www.dobbies.com spring/summer 2012Dobbies plant expert, Paul Travis-Anderson, is on hand to solve your seasonal gardening problems QWhat's the best way to pot on young seedlings? Bob Smith, SheffieldACarefully remove seedlings from their modules or trays one at a time. Use a dibber, pencil or chopstick to help free roots from the compost. Fill a small pot with compost and make a hole in the centre. Hold the seedling by its first pair of leaves, and gently lower the roots into the hole. Firm the seedling in and give it a gentle watering to settle the compost. Never hold a seedling by the roots or new leaves as you could cause lasting damage. TOP  TIPUse children's tools if you struggle to bend down to use hand trowels and forks - they have long handles and are light.FROGS are regular visitors to healthy ponds