Maintenance

Pond sludge is a common problem in garden ponds, at some point it needs to be removed before it gets out of control. What is pond sludge? Pond sludge is an accumulation of organic waste that sits on the bottom of your garden pond and slowly decomposes over time, if you own a pond I’m … Read more

As the winter is left behind and spring begins now is the time to get on with a bit of spring pond maintenance. This is a very important time of the year as far as your pond goes, it’s been a bit dormant for the best part of the cold winter months but it’s now … Read more

Don’t panic if your fish pond has turned green, although its not very attractive it won’t harm your fish, plus there are steps you can take to get the water clear again. The dreaded green water that effects ponds is one of the most common problems that a fish keeper has to suffer. Don’t worry … Read more

As the winter approaches you need to think about preparing your pond for the winter months. With autumn now coming to an end your pond will start undergoing a significant change. With temperatures dropping your fish will start to hibernate, their activity and metabolism will reduce significantly. At this time of year there is a … Read more