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 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 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 MorePractical solutions to stop your pond freezing
Preventing a pond from freezing entirely is less about keeping the whole surface liquid and more about maintaining a breathing hole. They key thing to consider here is that without one, toxic gases such as ammonia will start to build up from decaying…
Read MoreOptions for creating a raised pond
Building a raised pond is a fantastic way to add a focal point to your garden without the back breaking labor of excavating several tons of soil. Raised ponds also give you much greater flexibility in where you put them, as long as it is flat your are…
Read MoreAll about oxygenating plants
Oxygenating pond plants which are often also called “submerged” plants are a key component of maintaining a healthy aquatic ecosystem in your pond. Unlike lilies and other plants which will sit happily on the surface of your pond, these…
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