Spring is a time of year when many of us want to get out into our gardens and tackle a list of jobs of which one maybe to construct a fish pond. But, this year many counties were faced with a hose-pipe ban putting a possible ‘dampener’ on that idea (fish ponds need to be filled with water free of impurities whereas a wildlife pond can be filled from a rain butt provided you include natural filtration by way of aquatic plants). Continue reading →

Two week-ends ago we had an Open-Garden in our village. The gardens we visited were all meticulously landscaped and all blooming in a variety of colour. Interestingly, they all included a garden pond in their landscaping and in two cases there were fish ponds flanking either-side of a feature foot path. Continue reading →

The weather in the UK has broken many records over the past decade with the latest being the highest amount of rain, which fell in the month of June. So what effect does all this rain have on your garden pond? If you are a new pond owner you would probably imagine that rainwater is good for pond life just as it is for garden plants and the lawn. Continue reading →

Planting aquatic plants into a newly built pond

Always take care to plant only healthy plants into a pond, otherwise the delicate ecosystem may be disturbed by pests or diseases carried in on the plants. Choose those with clean green leaves and several buds. Avoid buying plants with slimy or yellow leaves or if the water the plants are growing in is murky. Continue reading →

So, you’ve dug a wide and deep enough hole in your garden and you’re about to take the plunge (metaphorically, of course) and order your pond liners. Before you do, it is worthwhile understanding a few important rules that will help to calculate the appropriate Continue reading →

It had never occurred to me that voles could be a hazard to ponds, but there have been reports of them gnawing their way through a pond liner causing the pond to leak. If you are aware of these rodents in your area it is best to take preventative action to stop voles damaging your Continue reading →

It is now widely documented that pond liners made from synthetic rubber are significantly more flexible and durable than liners made from plastics (PVC, HDPE or TPO). Continue reading →

Did you know that an estimated 40% of the content of our weekly waste is made-up of organic matter that can be turned into compost rather than sent to landfill? This could be used to make compost, which can then be used to feed your garden by digging nutrients in the soil to encourage lush growth around your garden pond. Continue reading →

A frequent inquiry by pond owners is on how to deal with algae growth. There are different types of algae and all of them can cause problems in a pond by depleting oxygen levels and thereby affecting pond life. Whether you have a fish pond or wildlife pond built using either a preformed liner or a flexible rubber pond liner, dealing with algae is important. 
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Despite initial careful planning before a pond build, it is not uncommon for a pond owner to decided to change the design and layout of their garden pond – not dissimilar to a homeowner wanting to make internal or external changes to their home. In either situation there are usually possibilities available to achieve the desired end goal. The only real limitation would be the availability of space. Continue reading →

Before commencing with the physical planning and building of a garden pond the first step is to take a good look at your garden noting all aspects before deciding where the best place is to build your pond.

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Once you have completed the first step to your garden pond creation and know what space you have available, the next step is to look at designing your pond before construction can commence. Continue reading →