About William Lambert Expertise I can answer any questions relating to outdoor ponds, water gardens, pond plants, pond supply, Koi Fish, pond fish, pond installation, Koi fish health, and pond health issues.
Experience I have designed, built, and serviced, outdoor koi ponds for over 20 years. I own a retail and online pond store. I have sold pond supplies for over 10 years. I have studied Koi fish and pond life for over 20 years. I have taken countless classes and read numerous educational books on pond life, koi fish, and ponds.
Publications I co-wrote a small guide to Koi in 1993, titled "The Art of Koi". The guide is no longer in distribution and was for the most part a mail-order item.
Education/Credentials I am mostly self trained in the area of outdoor ponds and have used my 20 years in the field as a enormous learning curve. I am very savvy when it comes to anything that has to do with ponds and koi fish.
Expert: William Lambert Date: 7/11/2008 Subject: toads
Question I just started a pond this year. So far I had 3 toads that seemed like they were trying to get out. My lillies are not big enough yet, but what can I put in my pond for the toads to sit on??
Answer I would try a more firm floating plant if you want frogs or toads to pirch on the plants, Large lillies work but must be very large to support most frogs/toads. Some artificial lily pads would work that are stiff, you may be able to find them at lowes or home depo, they are supported by a foam like floating device that is very stiff and would support lerge frogs. I have tons of bullfrogs in my ponds and I have see them on water hyacinth before. You can buy water hyacinth online, try ebay for some. If you buy water hyacinth, buy a few plants as the plant looks better grouped together in bundles of 20+ plants.
You can also stack rocks in a stair like fasion in your pond is it is large enough to create a natual looking rock platform for frogs to exit, enter and pirch.
