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...
So, you have your pond, and you’ve bought your plants, now what? First of all, for best results, we advise our customers to grow all plants in individual containers (except for some oxygenators), often referred to as planting baskets or crates. Unlike standard...
Natural ponds and other watery places, when left to their own devices, tend to be associated with surrounding boggy bits. These can provide a wonderful growing area for all kinds of special plants such as marginal plants or bog/wetland plants. Both native an...
One of the most common questions we are asked is “How many pond plants do I need?” The answer depends on your pond size and shape, its location and of course what sort of plants you want to grow. So, let’s dig into some of the things you need to...
If a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing well. Follow our guide to planting water lilies and make sure you give your new pond feature the best chance of putting on a wonderful summer display. We send out most of our plants bare rooted to keep delivery costs...
