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Pond Advice

Pink pond plants and water lilies 24/05/2021
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The 5 Different Types of Pond Plants and The Best Ways to Plant Them

Pond plants are a wonderful way to bring your pond to life. They encourage wildlife, inspire relaxation, and provide a beautiful focal point that all will enjoy. From oxygenating pond plants that help to maintain your pond’s environment to floating pond plants and plants that decorate pond edges, there’s an array of pond plant types out there. However, are pond plants necessary? How many pond plants do you need? And, how do you plant them? At Pond Planet, we’ve put together the ultimate guide on how to plant pond plants.... Read More

14/05/2021
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How To Dechlorinate Tap Water For Your Pond

Tap water is designed to be safe for humans to drink. Tap water contains the chemical, chlorine, that removes bacteria and viruses that are harmful to humans. Unfortunately, it isn’t intended to be safe for your garden pond. It is this chlorine that will be detrimental to your pond. That’s why whenever you plan to use tap water to help fill up your pond levels, you need to make sure you dechlorinate it first. Why Is Chlorine Harmful To Ponds? At worst, high levels of chlorine can kill the fish... Read More

17/12/2020
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Garden Pond Pumps: How to Choose The Best Pump for your Pond

Pond pumps are vital for the wellbeing and health of your garden pond. That’s why we’ve put together this fully comprehensive guide to answer all those frequently asked questions you might have regarding pond pumps and whether you need one. From how they work to helping you choose the best type for your pond, this guide should tell you everything you need to know! What Does A Pond Pump Do? Pond pumps are designed to move, circulate and flow water around your pond; this helps push it through your filter... Read More

17/12/2020
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How To Repair A Leaking Pond Liner

There are a few different ways you can repair your pond liner if you suspect it is leaking. Thankfully we’ve put them all in one place for you to try out for yourself. Your pond water will reduce over time due to evaporation, but this will never cause a sudden decrease in water levels. If your pond water has noticeably decreased over a short period, there’s a good chance there’s a leak in your liner. Find The Leak To repair a leak in your pond liner, you first need to... Read More

17/12/2020
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What Size Pump Do I Need?

The pump is a vital part of your pond’s filtration system. Without a pump, your pond’s water would not move around and would instead become a stagnant, unhealthy environment for your fish and plants to live. The more populated a pond is, the more crucial it is for your pump to be able to push the correct capacity of water round the system per hour, as more fish stock means more excretion which can lead to detrimental effects to the water’s health. Before you buy your pond pump, however, it’s... Read More

28/02/2020

Maintain and Care For Your Pond

If you’ve taken the bold step to construct and install your garden pond you might think the hard work is done. Unfortunately, just like a pet, a pond is not just for Christmas and requires care and attention all year round. There are many benefits to regularly maintaining your pond and looking after it well, as it will help make it a serene space for its ecosystem to grow and will create a peaceful space for you and your family to share – especially in the summertime. At Pond Planet... Read More

Autumn Pond Care

With Autumn well under-way the change in weather signals the need for winter preparation. Ponds Should be covered with a Pond Cover Net to prevent leaves and other debris from collecting on the pond surface and polluting the water. This will help reduce the build up of sludge which in turn helps maintain good water quality and minimise algae growth for the season ahead. Alternatively make use of a Pond Skimmer to remove debris before it sinks to the pond base. Deep water pond plants such as lilies should also be pruned this... Read More

Pond Advice September & October

The days are starting to get shorter and the warm summer breezes are slowly becoming cool fall gusts. The desire to cosy up inside by a flickering fire, with a hot cup of cocoa and good book is growing strong. But before you settle in for the winter there are a few things that need tending to. Your pond needs to be properly prepared for the winter months. At this time of year it is a good idea to give your Pond Plants a little attention to keep your pond looking at its best.... Read More

Pond Oxygen Levels

Here at Pond Planet we know how vital oxygen is to all aquatic inhabitants whether they are Koi, goldfish, tropical / marine fish or bacteria. Fish, plants, decaying matter and other aquatic inhabitants all consume this vital source of life. Aquatic plants produce oxygen as a by-product of photosynthesis. The rate of photosynthesis is dependent upon light levels which means the amount of oxygen in a pond fluctuates daily. Oxygen levels are usually at their highest at midday and lowest just before sunrise. Oxygen depletion in a pond is the result of demand... Read More

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Pond Advice August 2012

With more typical weather forecast for this time of year, this month could finally be the time we get out and enjoy our ponds and gardens. A summer of rain has stifled most efforts to get out into the garden. With better weather on the horizon make sure to complete any unfinished pond jobs, such as filter maintenance and changing your UVC lamp. If you haven’t managed to you carry out your annual pond clean? Now would be an ideal time to use a pond vacuum to remove silt and... Read More