Ponds

Before you even consider buying pond plants, the key to success is to first understand the types of pond plants which can be added.

Hosepipe, or temporary use bans often accompany UK heatwaves, but what does this mean for building or maintaining our ponds?

Pond liner is best installed on a dry, sunny day. Being black, pond liner heats up in the sun and becomes even more flexible when warm.

Our pond fish are by their very nature coldwater, but although they can tolerate extended winter weather, it doesn’t mean to say it does them any good.

Want to build a pond but confused by all the jargon and products available? Read our useful guide and become a pro in no time.

Ponds are oases for birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles and invertebrates, and as soon as you build one, they will come.

Raised ponds have many benefits. They don’t have to involve digging, they can prevent pets, children and wildlife from falling in and they can be built in a day.

Every electrical item comes with a fitted plug, right? Not pond pumps, as the rules are different for outdoor sockets and permanent outdoor electrical installations.

Airpumps provide vital oxygen to ponds and aquariums, helping to keep fish and even filter bacteria alive. But lots of things can negatively affect air pump performance.