Choosing the right Wildlife Pond

Choosing the right Wildlife Pond

Gardens
You can use a range of materials to create a wildlife pond. Digging a hole and lining it with pond underlay and pond liner will do the job, but you can also purchase pre-formed ponds.
How to Create a Wildlife Pond in your Garden

How to Create a Wildlife Pond in your Garden

Coldwater
In addition to being a wonderful feature to enjoy in your garden, wildlife ponds are fantastic for aiding local environmental conservation, and can support local populations of insects, birds, mammals, amphibians and various other species.
How to use Pond Barley Straw for Clear Pond Water

How to use Pond Barley Straw for Clear Pond Water

Algae
For the best results and algae prevention, adding more barley straw a few times a year is good practice to make sure there is always a low concentration of hydrogen peroxide in the pond water.
Barley Straw: How does it tackle Algae?

Barley Straw: How does it tackle Algae?

Algae
Remember, barley straw is a preventive method of algae control, not an algae killer, so a good result from barley treatment would be less algae returning the following year. To remove large algae blooms, always use a direct treatment method and only use barley to supplement the process.
Aquatic Oddities: Pond Mould Salvage

Aquatic Oddities: Pond Mould Salvage

Aquatic Oddities

In this regular blog feature we present aquatic-themed oddities and curiosities discovered throughout the UK.

In this blog, we picture some fibreglass pond moulds, discovered amongst the bushes and weeds at an architectural salvage site.

The Best Pre-Formed Ponds for 2024

The Best Pre-Formed Ponds for 2024

Announcements

In this regular build-up to pond season feature, we detail the best selling and most reliable pond products from last year to inform your purchases for 2024.

Can I release fish into the wild?

Can I release fish into the wild?

Disease
Fishkeepers have a legal duty of care to their pets under the Animal Welfare Act, which states the need to provide, among other things, a suitable environment and protection from pain, suffering, injury and disease.
PondXpert Guide: Repotting Pond Plants

PondXpert Guide: Repotting Pond Plants

Care Sheets
If plants stop thriving, produce yellow spots on their leaves or stopped flowering, this could be an indication that they have outgrown their pots. Roots will often grow out of the basket.
PondXpert Guide: Saving Energy in your Pond

PondXpert Guide: Saving Energy in your Pond

Care Sheets
We are all looking for ways to lower our household energy consumption. Within this PondXpert guide, we will be looking at ways to keep your pond ticking over whilst reducing your monthly energy bills.
PondXpert Guides | Pond Electrics

PondXpert Guides | Pond Electrics

Brands
UK Law and building regulations state that anything that is to be installed permanently outside and, in a pond, should be hard wired into the electrical circuit. This means that pumps and filters do not come with plugs fitted.