Anyone else also thinking to themselves that it has been a little too hot?! How very British of us! But with temperatures recently at an all time high, it’s important that you’re taking time to prepare your pond for this heat.Pond life requires oxygen-rich water to remain healthy but is starved from it during the hotter days. Even if you have oxygenating plants in your pond, do …

Over the past year many of you have become first time pond owners and until recently haven’t had the opportunity to leave home. Since restrictions have eased we’ve been asked for advice on how to look after your pond when you are on holiday. So our experts have collated a list of top recommendations to ensure you come back to the same healthy pond you left.Feeding Fish will not …

Nymphaea, or Water Lilies as they are more commonly known, are the star feature for many ponds. Prized for their stylish flowers and elegant pads, these aquatic plants add colour, interest and so much more to your water garden.From vibrant fuchsia to pearl white, to sunshine yellow and soft peach, it is no wonder they have been termed aquatic jewels. Your choices don’t sto …

We are often asked by customers if they need to put plants in their pond. And when pond keepers come in to our stores and describe their ongoing battle with algae we often find that they have few, if any, plants.Plants are absolutely key to a well-balanced pond and provide a number of different benefits. Not least, of course, is that they improve the overall look of a pond …