Top ten tips for helping your water lilies to thrive

Top ten tips for helping your water lilies to thrive

Water lilies may look exotic and fragile, but in reality, they are the most forgiving of plants to grow. If your water lily is struggling, don’t despair!  In our over 40 year’s experience in growing water lilies, we have found them almost impossible to kill. So, if...
Four things to consider when building a wildlife pond

Four things to consider when building a wildlife pond

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...
Practical tips for building a new pond

Practical tips for building a new pond

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...
The answer lies in the soil

The answer lies in the soil

One of the basic rules for effective planting in your pond is to plant each variety of plant into its own planting basket. This allows you to maintain control over the flora of your pond. But the key to successful planting lies with the planting medium you use in your...
Getting rid of silkweed or blanket weed from your pond

Getting rid of silkweed or blanket weed from your pond

Each pond is a mini eco-system. Each element, the water quality, number of plants, and pond life, all combine to balance this little watery world. When the pond is in balance, the water will be clear and your plants, fish and wildlife will be happy. Blanket weed,...
What plants can I put in my Koi pond?

What plants can I put in my Koi pond?

We will often tell you that Koi and pond plants are not friends. Of course you need plants to keep your pond clear and balanced but, the trouble (and joy) with koi is that they are intelligent and inquisitive fish. They are also, by nature, diggers – hence the...