News and Blogs
How to Create a Wildlife Pond in your Garden
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
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?
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
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
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?
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 Guides | Pond Electrics
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.
PondXpert Guide | Pond Cleaning
After a season of plant growth and leaf drops, ponds tend to build up a layer of sludgy detritus on the bed, and some surface muck. Pond vacuums and skimmers have long been the weapon of choice for cleaning a pond.
