by Biddi | Feb 14, 2019 | Blog, How to
If you dig, they will come Whether you want a wildlife pond, formal water feature or a koi pool, you need to plan the project carefully. Each type of pool, pond or lake, requires a different approach right from the start. In this blog we are going to walk you through... 
by Biddi | Jan 9, 2019 | Blog, Plants
Marginal or centre stage? This native species is a good example of how adaptive pond plants can be. Generally it is sold as a plant for the margins of the pond, but we have found that it flowers best in water that is 10-20cms deep. Butomus loves it’s silty mud... 
by Biddi | Sep 26, 2018 | Blog
We get a lot of questions at this time of the year about what happens to pond plants as the weather gets colder. So we thought we’d talk a little about your pond in winter. Although most UK pond plants are fully hardy, they are also mostly deciduous, so their... 
by Biddi | Jul 27, 2018 | Blog, Plants
What we all want from a pond is a happy, healthy water feature. A pond can be a beautiful addition to any garden, and if it is working well, any pond will encourage wildlife. A successful planting plan is key to a flourishing pond. It is a unique self-contained... 
by Biddi | Jul 13, 2018 | Blog, Lilies
We were thrilled to watch Monty Don taking such good care of our little Candida lily on Thursday 12th July’s Gardener’s World. A couple of weeks ago the phone rang. I was busy watering (unsurprisingly!) and nearly couldn’t reach it in my pocket. ... 
by Biddi | Jun 28, 2018 | Blog, How to
Location, location, location! When planning on building a pond, think about the water table. Most people today build their pond using a plastic or rubber liner. Beware though, build a pond where the water table level can rise to above the bottom your pond and you are...