The Aquascape Automatic Dosing System for ponds and fountains automatically adds a choice of specially formulated Aquascape water treatments to ponds, decorative fountains, and Pondless Waterfalls, eliminating the guesswork and …
Common Backswimmer (Notonecta glauca)
Length: 1.5cm Conservation status Common. When to see January to December Bio These small insects are in fact quite predatory, tackling tadpoles and fish fry. They are also often one …
What’s happening in your pond? – Dissolved oxygen levels
As temperatures rise, dissolved oxygen levels in your pond progressively fall. The increased temperatures and influx in organic nutrients encourage plant and algae growth, reducing oxygen levels and impacting the …
Wildflower Turf – A crucial habitat
Wildflower meadows are a significant contributor to the environment through their ecological benefits, ability to absorb carbon and aesthetic qualities. They are a crucial habitat here in the UK being …
Great crested newt (Triturus cristatus)
Length: 6-8cm Weight: 4-19g Average lifespan: 10-15 years Conservation status Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework. Listed …
Pondless Waterfalls – The ultimate low maintenance alternative to an ecosystem pond
A pondless waterfall really is the ultimate low maintenance alternative to an ecosystem pond. They provide the beauty and intricacy of a series of waterfalls and the accompanying stream without …
Species Showcase – The palmate newt
The palmate newt can often be confused with the smooth newt, however, it does have some very slight differences in both behaviour and appearance. They favour shallower pools on acidic …
What’s happening in your pond? – Why do we insist services and drain and cleans are so important?
In this gradual change over from winter to spring it really is the most important time to get on top of any outstanding work that needs to complete on your …
Bubbling Rocks
Bubbling rocks are truly the most natural look for people wanting a fountainscape as opposed to an ecosystem pond or pondless waterfall. Our unique granite bubbling rocks have been hand …
What’s happening in your pond? – Spring momentum
Increasing temperatures mean that spring is now close to being in full swing. The amphibians should have now allowed their metabolism to rise and made their way to your pond …