The epitome of a contemporary water feature, water walls are often built incorrectly causing ongoing maintenance issues for the home owner. If not properly constructed initially, repairs can be time consuming and costly. more...
In most garden ponds, fish are the main attraction and any wildlife that turns up is a bonus. more...
Building a pond is quite an untertaking, and some planning and preparation are essential. When you have decided on the type of pond you are going to build (liner or preformed), take some inital measurements. more...
Planting a water lily is easier that choosing the colour and size you want! Before choosing a water lily, be sure to take into account the size of the pond, the water depth and the amount of sun it receives. more...
When establishing a pond it is important to consider the site very carefully. more...
When establishing a water garden it is important to take into account a number of considerations, the most critical one being siting. more...
This is fibrous green strands of ‘cotton wool’ like algae that can choke the pond. more...
The bog garden is a valuable adjunct to the water garden, providing opportunities for growing moisture-loving plants that cannot be successfully cultivated in the margins of the pond itself. more...
Where there is a stream, rill or other ribbon of water in a garden, there is a natural desire to bridge it so that I can be viewed from another angle. more...
A stream or brook is the most natural form of flowing water. more...
Anyone that has ever constructed a water feature will tell you that it can be surprising how quickly the cost of installing such a feature can escalate. more...
When introducing a fountain to a pool, it is often necessary to create a plinth or other level support. more...
There is something about moving water that captivates us. Whether a gentle trickle from a stream or a turbulent cascading waterfall it mesmerises each and every one of us. Watching water meandering through rocks and pebbles is calming and meditative. more...
Once you have dug out the pond and filled it with water, does this mean you are ready to add the fish? more...
It is relatively easy to calculate the capacity of regularly shaped pools. You measure the surface area of the pool (length x width) and multiply this figure by the average depth to come to a figure for volume. more...
Multiply length by width by depth (in metres) to obtain volume in cubic metres. more...
Tips and calculations on choosing the right size pump for your pond / water feature. more...
Canals and rills are a very artificial, but nonetheless attractive, means of moving water around the garden. more...
Moving water, for those who love to grow a rich diversity of aquatic plants, generally means a quiet meandering stream, a trickling waterfall or tinkling fountain spray. more...
Natural-looking cascades and waterfalls are attractive visual features in the garden. more...
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