Ponds are probably the single most important ... The liner should be covered to prevent sunlight causing it to perish. Position plants and add oxygenators. If you want to add fish wait six weeks ...

The key to a healthy pond is keeping the water clear and ensuring that plants do not take over. If you have the right balance of plants and oxygen, you will encourage wildlife and your aquatic ...

You build a hibernaculum by digging a small trench and filling it with logs and twigs, then add soil or upturned turf from ...

Plant them in large containers submerged in the pond, and ensure they receive plenty of sunlight for the best blooms.

Let's take a look at the best water plants for an aquatic area of the garden. Veronica (V. longifolia) thrives in moist soil ...

Buy the best quality you can afford so that it won’t leak and will last longer. Mark out where your pond is with a hosepipe laid on the ground or lines of builders' sand. For really big ponds, you may ...

one of the rarest plants in the UK. "It's really quite beautiful," says Prof Sayer. "We only found a handful of these plants in the pond but we're hoping to cultivate this population and keep it ...

Any pond can become a feeding ground for birds, hedgehogs and bats – the best natural garden pest controllers! Your pond needn’t be big. A washing-up bowl, a large plant pot, or a disused sink could ...

A bog garden can be created by adapting an existing soggy area, or from scratch, either at the edge of a pond, or as a standalone feature. Permanently damp, it creates an area where moisture-loving ...