Creating a Wildlife Pond: A Practical Guide for UK Gardens
A wildlife pond is really a small ecosystem. Get the depth, planting and surrounding habitat right and it stays clear, welcomes frogs, insects and birds, then improves year after year...
Pond Planting Help Hub
Not sure how to plant your pond? You’re in the right place. Whether you’ve got a small garden pond, wildlife pond or a formal water feature, this hub is full of expert advice to help you plan and plant with confidence.
Learn how to measure your pond, work out how many pond plants you need and discover where to place different plant types for a healthy, balanced pond. From oxygenators to waterlilies, we’ll guide you through every step to help you build a thriving pond ecosystem.
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It's Hot! Simple Ways To Help Your Pond Through A Summer Heatwave
Hot weather can quickly warm pond water, reduce oxygen levels and place extra pressure on wildlife. Discover simple, practical ways to keep your pond cool, healthy and balanced during summer...
The Tiny Workforce Keeping Your Pond Healthy
When you look at your pond, it's easy to notice the flowers and frogs. But beneath the surface, thousands of tiny insects and other invertebrates are quietly recycling nutrients, feeding...
Summer Pond Care: Keeping Your Pond Healthy Through The Warmest Months
Summer is when ponds are at their busiest. Discover how to manage growth, maintain shade, support wildlife and keep your pond healthy through June, July and August without over-tidying or...
Pond Silt in Wildlife Ponds: Leave It or Remove It?
A muddy pond bottom is not automatically a problem. In a wildlife pond, silt can be a living habitat for invertebrates, amphibians and microscopic life. Here is how to tell...
Why Is My Pond Algae Bubbling? Blanket Weed Explained
Green strands and bubbles on a pond surface can look alarming. Often, it is blanket weed responding to sunlight, warmth and nutrients in the water.
Want More Frogs? Feed the Food Chain
If you'd like to see more frogs around your pond, start by looking at the insects. Learn how pondside planting creates habitat for pollinators and insects, helping to support frogs,...
Pond Snails, Your Pond’s Quiet Clean-Up Crew
Pond snails are one of the most misunderstood creatures in a wildlife pond. Discover how trapdoor and ramshorn snails help recycle waste, graze algae films and support natural pond balance...
Tadpoles to Froglets: Why It’s Best to Leave Pond Edges Alone
As tadpoles turn into froglets, the area around your pond becomes critical. Here’s why leaving the edges alone for a few weeks makes all the difference.
What Is a Bog Garden? How to Create and Plant a Wildlife-Friendly Bog Garden
A bog garden is a simple way to create a damp, wildlife-friendly area in your garden. This guide explains what a bog garden is, how it differs from a pond,...
How Much of Your Pond Should Be Covered in Plants?
Getting the balance right between open water and plant cover is key to a healthy pond. In this guide, we explain why around 50–75% plant coverage works best, how to...
Best Iris Plants for UK Ponds and Bog Gardens: How to Choose the Right Variety
Irises are some of the most striking plants you can grow around a pond, but not all irises like the same conditions. This guide explains the difference between true water...
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