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Water lilies are stunning plants that have many benefits for a pond's ecosystem. They provide shelter against the sun and rain for fish frogs, and other water-dwelling wildlife.

We all know that the country is in the midst of an energy crisis, and with the knock-on effect of increasing service costs in general, it is with a heavy heart that we have decided to pause our live fish venture until the energy overhead is more stable.

Overall, barley straw is a cheap and effective way of keeping a pond clear of algae the natural way. Barley straw is completely natural and safe, and will inhibit algae growth without any risk to wildlife or plants.

Treating a pond with Barley Straw bales is simple and easy - all you need to do is throw them into the pond. As the barley straw breaks down and rots, it releases compounds which stop algae and blanket weed growth.

Treating a pond with Barley Straw bales is simple and easy - all you need to do is throw them into the pond. As the barley straw breaks down and rots, it releases compounds which stop algae and blanket weed growth.

When you buy any Wooden Raised Pond product from The Garden Timber Company you know you are buying a quality garden pond product which is strong and built to last, and great for displaying your beloved koi fish.

Constructing a raised pond out of railway sleepers is amazingly straightforward. Think lego, or wooden building blocks. Building a pond is very quick and simple, with very few tools needed.

Garden ponds manufactured with GRP - Glass Reinforced Plastic - are 'temperature stable', which means they are unaffected by extreme low temperatures and largely resistant to ultraviolet light (UV) damage, unlike common rubber or PVC pond liners.

Customers often prefer to install a fibreglass pond in their garden because they don't like the folds in pond liners, and will often purchase fibreglass ponds for their smooth, easyclean, polished surface and the lifetime guarantee they offer.