POND GUIDES
Straightforward guides to help you build, maintain and get more from your pond.
POND GUIDE
Planting depth depends on the species and the kind of pond you have. This guide explains standard depth bands, waterlily depth ranges, practical planting techniques, and how depth choices differ for wildlife, ornamental, fish, and koi ponds.
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POND GUIDE
A practical guide to pond plants that tolerate or create shade. Which species work in partial shade, how to plant them, and what to watch for if you keep wildlife, ornamental fish or koi in shaded ponds.
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POND GUIDE
Floating and floating‑leaved plants shade water, provide habitat and help soak up nutrients — but they can also smother ponds if left unchecked. This guide explains species suited to UK ponds, pond‑type suitability and safe management.
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POND GUIDE
Marginal plants (those rooted at the water’s edge) add structure, wildlife value and shade to UK ponds. This guide explains how to choose species by depth and pond type, practical planting methods, and which plants to avoid.
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POND GUIDE
Choosing the right plants is the quickest way to make a small pond healthy and attractive. This guide explains which plant types work best, which species to try, how to plant and control growth, and simple maintenance.
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POND GUIDE
Submerged “oxygenators” help keep pond water clearer and give underwater cover for wildlife, but they’re not a cure‑all. This guide explains the best UK oxygenating plants, where they suit, how to plant and maintain them, and important cautions.
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POND GUIDE
Choose the right plants by matching species to your pond type, depth and purpose. This guide explains submerged, floating and marginal plants, suggests species for wildlife, ornamental and fish ponds, and covers planting, maintenance and biosecurity.
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