Protective underlay liners are recommended by all pond construction experts. While this is advocated to line the dug-out before the pond liner is installed, it can also be laid above the liner for added protection if adding a planting shelf . Whatever your choice of pond lining, the secret to a natural looking pond is to make sure that the edges are completely concealed by lining with paving stones or hidden underground. Continue reading →

A pond liner bought from a reputable pond supplier will be safe and non-toxic to fish or any other visiting wildlife creature. EPDM is a type of synthetic rubber material which is extremely durable and is used in many applications including the lining of ponds and lakes. Continue reading →

Most people use flexible pond liners to create their water garden. The two main reasons given are that they are cheaper and can be shaped to virtually any type of pond design.  A good quality pond liner needs to be frost proof, durable, resistant to ultra-violet rays and should not rot. Due to possible ground movement, a pond liner also needs to be flexible enough to be resistant to pressure from growing roots.
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Once you have built a pond in your garden, you may later decide to become even more creative and extend it by building a stream to flow into your pond. A flexible rubber pond liner offers the perfect solution to lining the stream to reduce lose of water through ground seepage and evaporation. You will also need to consider what type of pump you want to install to take water up and along the course of your stream. Continue reading →

Koi carp are often described as Living Jewels – and can bring a huge amount of pleasure to those who keep them. They thrive best in the cleanest and clearest water, they can grow very large and are known as prodigious waste producers. Continue reading →

If you are building your own garden pond and have decided to use a pond liner, you have two choices – a flat sheet or a box welded pond liner made to the exact dimensions of your pond. To some extent the shape and depth profile of your pond will determine which is the most appropriate. Continue reading →

Wildlife ponds are a precious addition to any garden whether they are lined with a pond liner or built using natural resources. Continue reading →

What could be more relaxing than sitting outdoors on a (warm) summers day looking out on a beautiful Koi garden pond watching them swimming about? The key to a koi garden pond remaining a beautiful tranquil feature is good filtration, which is important for water quality and the health of fish. For those who are going to keep koi, the best possible conditions need to be provided to keep them healthy all year round.

If you are intending to build a pond in your garden to keep koi fish, there are some points you need to bear in mind: Continue reading →

A pond is a wonderful addition to any garden. For many gardeners, a pond is a hobby  and after its construction, the next most enjoyable step of water gardening is planting out. Choosing the right spots for your aquatic plants to be positioned and lovingly installing them in their new home is a very satisfying exercise.  Continue reading →

p>Making the most of a small garden or courtyard can be a challenge, but not an impossible one. The garden space, no matter how limiting or expansive, is often referred to as the ‘fourth room’ because it is as important to adding value to your property as the internal design and decor therefore needs to be more than just an empty space. 
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While the UK basks in glorious sunshine with many people soaking up the good weather on the beach or in a swimming-pool, it is not all good news for many pets who rely on their owners to ensure their needs are attended to. A garden pond and its inhabitants are no different during this hot spell.  Warm water becomes depleted of oxygen levels and this is can lead to fish fatalities. Continue reading →

We are frequently asked whether it really is necessary to install a protective pond underlay to protect a pond liner particularly if using a very high quality rubber pond liner. In short, the answer is always ‘Yes, if you want your pond liner to last at least 25 years’ and here are the reasons why this protective underlay is so important in pond construction: Continue reading →