Maintenance of your waterfeature can seem like a world of their own. It can seem a little daunting with a whole new language of plants, plumbing and water biology to …
Pond Dropping Water Level Troubleshoot Guide
A dropping water level can be a worrying time for any pond or water feature owner. We have devised a troubleshooting guide to pinpoint the problem so you can quickly …
What’s Happening In Your Pond – The Great Somerset Wildlife Frog & Toad Spawn Count
The period where we move further from harsh, cold winter days and closer to the flourishing spring is a time of true anticipation. Now is the time amphibians’ wake from …
How Reptiles and Amphibians Adapt in Winter
If you have a garden pond, you will notice that your pond is relatively quiet during the cold winter months, specifically with reptiles and amphibians. Both reptiles and amphibians are …
6 Tips for Winterizing Your Pond
Putting your pond to bed for winter doesn’t need to be an arduous process. Sure, it’s sad to say goodbye to your finned friends for a few months, but following …
Natterjack toad (Bufo calamita)
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 …
6 Tips for Autumn Pond Care
A nip in the air, shorter days, and the shedding of multi-colored leaves from the trees signifies a changing of the seasons. Hello Autumn! Although we have been having some …
Green Drake Mayfly (Ephemera dancia)
Length: 5cm Conservation status Common. When to see January to December Bio The green drake (or common) mayfly only eats when it is an aquatic larvae, when its diet consists …
What’s happening in your pond? – Potential warning signs
In most cases ponds are at their best during the summer and need relatively little maintenance. Some problems can occur, with the following being the most likely: Water loss – This …
What is an ecosystem pond?
Ecosystem ponds are what we are most recognised for here at DU Waterscapes. They are a feature that stands alongside the company’s ethos of not only producing water features of …
