How to build a wildlife pond everyone will love

How to build a wildlife pond everyone will love

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In our gardens and nursery, we get so much joy from the wildlife that visits our little oasis. One of the most wonderful things about water gardening is when you spot the first damsel flies of the season or wriggling frogspawn and signs of visiting mammals at your...
Lets talk about your pond in winter

Lets talk about your pond in winter

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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...
Invaders to avoid – Banned invasive plants

Invaders to avoid – Banned invasive plants

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Ever wondered what happens when plants do too well in our ponds, lakes and waterways? Some invasive plants can be a real problem. It’s up to all of us to prevent them from getting a hold in our local environment.  But would you know one if you saw one? At...
The answer lies in the soil

The answer lies in the soil

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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...
A tisket a tasket you need a planting basket

A tisket a tasket you need a planting basket

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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...