Mid Season Pond Maintenance
Cleaning Your Pond Filter Whilst it can be a bit of a grotty and smelly job, cleaning and maintaining a pond filtration system is a very important job, especially in the hot weather. What many people don’t realise is that there is a right way, and…
Read MoreAre your fish short of air?
This is an interesting question that I was asked during the last warm spell. And given the weather forecast for this weekend is for it to be another warm one, I thought I should write and share. You will normally be able to tell from your fish’s…
Read MoreShould I chose Koi or Goldfish?
This is a question that often gets asked when new pond owners are planning on ow to stock it. On the face of it, both species can be very attractive with lots of bold colours on offer. However the route you chose needs to be dictated more than just by…
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How to tell male and female goldfish apart
I have a bit of problem in my pond at present, I have too many fish and am going to have to give some away in due course. But the question is, how to tell what is male and female, as currently my fish breed very successfully every year. As good as it is…
Read MorePond Sludge Buster – What is it?
So I must confess, having failed to get the fallen leaves out the bottom of the pond at the end of last autumn, I now have a problem with a lot of sludge and muck in the bottom of my pond. The fact that this is there is just causing further water quality…
Read MoreWhat is aquatic compost? Why does it matter?
Here is an important one for anyone who is starting out with their own pond. Aquatic compost is actually very different to normal soil or compost If you are looking at a bag labeled “Pond Compost” (or Aquatic Potting Compost) in a garden…
Read MoreBuilding a wildlife pond
Here is our short guide to building a wildlife pond, enjoy! Building a wildlife pond is one of the single best things you can do for local biodiversity. Unlike a traditional fish pond, a wildlife pond focuses on shallow edges and easy access for…
Read MoreWildlife Pond vs Ornamental Pond
With this, we have two contrasting and very different approaches to having a garden pond. While both options will add beauty and value to your home, they also serve very different purposes. A wildlife pond is an aquatic invitation for nature to move in,…
Read MoreThe joys of water lilies
In a previous article I wrote about how marginal plants are the “walls” of your pond, using the same logic you could easily say that Water Lilies (Nymphaea) are the “rugs.” As pond plants go, in my opinion they are the crown…
Read MoreWhat are “marginal” plants?
Marginal pond plants are the “edge dwellers” of the water world. They grow in the shallower areas around the perimeter of a pond (the margins), typically on built-in shelves. Their roots will stay submerged in the water or mud, while their…
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