Algae growth can be a common issue in UK ponds and water features. To combat algae and maintain a healthy aquatic environment, consider adding the following plants to your pond or water garden. These plants help control algae by competing for nutrients and providing shade, which limits sunlight penetration and discourages algae growth: Water Lilies […]
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Are you worried that the nitrogen content in your pond is too high? Nitrates can pose a severe problem for fish in your pond because these chemical compounds do not support the ecological system. Nitrates can exhaust koi fish and cause redness in fins, and cause them stress. Additionally, high nitrogen content has been observed
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We must all by now be aware of the impact of humans on the natural world. As habitats shrink or disappear for every living thing we must learn to share. You can make a positive impact by implementing just a few simple changes to your outside space. Number 1 has to be adding a water
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Want to attract and support wildlife in your pond? There are hundreds of varieties of plants that can have all manner of benefits for your pond, and the wildlife it supports. While many plants serve to add beauty to a pond, others serve to help attract and help sustain a whole host of wildlife: Shelter
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Water lilies are the perfect finishing touch to any garden pond which not only incorporate vibrant colours into the area but also help to support the life around it. Water lilies are the perfect plants to encourage a thriving ecosystem. What are water lilies? Water lilies are among the most glamorous and recognisable aquatic
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Keen to bring new life to your outdoor pond? Oxygenating plants support fish, pollinators and all sorts of plants in a healthy and vibrant pond. There are quite a lot to choose from and for the uninitiated it can be quite overwhelming to decide on which plants are best for a healthy pond. What
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Finished digging the space for your new pond and ready to order the liner? It can be confusing to know where to begin with measuring up. If you try to predict it you could well end up having to buy a new one so that’s not advisable. Fortunately there are some standard measurements you
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Are you looking to bring more wildlife into your garden and support UK biodiversity? If you’re considering converting your existing pond, or planning a new pond purpose made to attract and support wildlife it can be tricky to know where to begin. The good news is that wildlife ponds work in almost any garden so
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On the whole, koi fish are relatively straightforwards to care for and highly sought-after among pond owners. Choosing the right plants for your koi pond however can be a little more tricky. Koi are very inquisitive fish and will dig and have a go at pretty much anything. Introducing the right pond plants in the
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A pond can be a wonderfully transformative space, offering a sense of calm and tranquillity as well as a sanctuary for wildlife; it can bring with it the opportunity for a plethora of beautiful pond plants and wildlife. If you then plan a waterfall – which is perhaps easier than you might think, you can
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