Frog Houses
Frog houses offer a cool retreat and safe place for frogs and toads to rest, hide, and thrive beyond garden ponds. These fancy toad abodes create a shaded, damp habitat that attracts other amphibians and beneficial wildlife. Ideal near compost heaps, rocks, or logs, they provide extra protection from predators like birds and snakes. A well-placed frog and toad house encourages garden visitors while helping control insects and pests. Create a quiet, natural haven with our range of frog homes built to blend into your garden.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to put a frog house?
The best spot for a frog house is a shady, secluded area with damp soil, ideally near a pond, compost heap, or under dense plants and logs. Position it out of direct sunlight and wind, somewhere frogs can access easily but predators can't.
Do frog houses help reduce garden pests?
Yes, absolutely. Frogs and toads are natural pest controllers - they feed on slugs, snails, beetles, mosquitoes, and other bugs that can damage plants. By providing shelter and a safe space, frog houses encourage these helpful amphibians to stay in your garden and keep pest populations in check, without the need for pesticides or harsh chemicals.
What animals use frog houses?
Frog houses are primarily used by frogs, toads, and sometimes newts, especially outside the breeding season when they seek cool, damp retreats. You may also find them providing occasional shelter to small insects or bugs, and our wildlife planters can house a range of species, including hedgehogs and other small mammals - as part of a healthy, balanced wildlife habitat.
Do frogs need feeding if I have a frog house?
No feeding is necessary. Frogs and toads are excellent foragers and will naturally hunt for food such as insects, mosquitoes, worms, and other small bugs around your garden. But if you want to help them out during periods when food is scarce, providing specialised amphibian food will help them thrive no matter the weather.