Pond Filters – Which One Is Right For You?
If you want to keep your pond clean and healthy, then a pond filter is the answer. There are a lot of different types from which to choose and choosing the right one all depends on what you expect out of your filter. Firstly, a word of warning. Pond fountains often state that they have a built in filter. This usually comprises a small piece of sponge. Its purpose is to stop small bits of debris entering the fountain head and blocking it up. That is all it does. It will not keep your pond clean and will not eliminate green water. This requires a different type of filter. Let’s look at what...
Read MoreChoosing a Pond Liner
There would be nothing more disheartening than to spend a lot of time, effort and money on planning and building a new pond only to look out one morning to find your pond liner had let you down and your pond empty with dead fish at the bottom. This could happen and is the reason to choose the right pond liner at the outset and to install it correctly. It may seem that there is a huge array of types of pond liners but in actual fact they only fall into a few categories and choosing the right one for you is quite easy. Get it right now and your pond will last you for years, quite likely even...
Read MoreChoosing a Pond Pump
Pond pumps are used alongside water features such as fountains and waterfalls as well as filters in order to recirculate the water. This helps to keep the water well oxygenated and when used with a filter, can help to keep it clear and healthy. There are two types of pond pump; surface and submersible . Surface pumps run above ground and are usually housed whereas submersible pumps run under the water. There is a large selection of pumps available but they mainly fall into two main categories; pumps to run water features such as fountains or waterfalls and pump to shift solid waste material...
Read MoreBuying and Introducing New Pond Fish
So, your new garden pond has been built, filled with water and planted. It has stood for a while to let everything settle down and the plants are becoming a little more established looking. So what’s missing? Well the fish of course. The bit that you have been waiting for all this time. The bit that makes all of your hard work worthwhile. The best time of year to buy new fish for your pond is either late spring or early summer, ideally when the water temperature is ten degrees or a little over. So, how do you choose the right fish to stock? You start by asking yourself a few questions. How...
Read MoreWater Lily Basics
Whether you are starting out with a new pond or adding plants to an existing pond, every pond should have a water lily. Their spectacular flowers cannot fail to give pleasure right through from May until October. They come in so many different colours and sizes intended for all types of ponds. Check the depth of your pond and try to buy a water lily which will be happy in that depth. The water lily has three positives in the pond. Firstly it is a beautiful plant both in leaf and when in flower. There are so many different colours and flowers available. Secondly the roots of the water lily...
Read MoreGreen Water Blues
It can be so disheartening to see your lovely new pond turn to pea soup. After you spent so much time and money making it all look nice and filled it with your favourite fish and plants, you at least want to be able to see them. Well, there is an answer. First however, let me tell you what not to do. Never try to “clean it out”. If you empty the water and replace it you will be back with the same problem before you know it. You will also be putting your fish back into chlorinated water, which can harm them if not left to stand for at least a few days. The first thing is to...
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