Ponds
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How to clean, reduce and remove pond sludge
Sludge is ok in natural wildlife ponds but in ponds containing fish, it can lower oxygen levels and encourage algae growth.
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Categories: Ponds
Summer pond care
In the midst of the summer solstice, UK ponds are receiving 18 hours of daylight. Here are some common pond problems around this time.
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Frequently asked questions on garden pond liners
Work out the size of the pond you want to achieve first, then dig it, and measure the maximum length, the maximum width, and the maximum depth.
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How to make a water feature
Gardening has boomed since Lockdown, with many people spending more time in their outdoor spaces than ever before.
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How to keep your fish pond cool in summer
Hot weather can cause real problems for some pond fish and it’s in heatwaves and during warm, muggy nights that your fish are most likely to succumb.
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Categories: PondsAlgae and Pests
How to get rid of blanketweed in a pond
Being an algae, Blanketweed needs light, water and food to survive. Without those three ingredients it won’t get started in the first place and by controlling two of them, it can help us tackle it once established.
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How To Build A Garden Waterfall: Ideas, Tips, And Advice
The addition of a waterfall can completely transform your outdoor space. But where should you start with building your own waterfall?
We’ve put together this guide of helpful tips, planning advice, and inspiring ideas to help you get started. -
Categories: PondsAlgae and Pests
How to get rid of green algae in a pond naturally
There are many chemical-free, natural ways to rid a pond of green algae, so we’ve put together a useful guide detailing these to make things easier for you.
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How to Heron proof a pond
Facebook groups are filled with pond owners either seeing Herons around their ponds or actually taking fish. So how do you Heron proof a garden pond?








