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Update Notice – 4th January 2021
Our online shop is open again for 2021!
Please note, this early in the year delivery is very dependent upon the weather. All our plants are fully hardy, and are not grown under glass but outside, so they’re used to British weather. All plants currently available on the site will be ready to plant out as soon as you receive them.
We aim to dispatch orders within 10 days, but we cannot lift plants when the ground and ponds are frozen, and you can’t plant them either, so during particularly cold weather we will dispatch as soon as there’s a window of opportunity for both of us.
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We pride ourselves on being experts in pond plants for everything from tub gardens, garden ponds, wildlife and community ponds to lakes. We can help you whether you are planting to encourage wildlife, to create a delightful garden pond or a sophisticated water garden feature, or even to control the dreaded blanket weed. We’re always happy to help, so if you have a question check out our articles and news below for the latest advice, hints and tips for getting the most out of your pond.
Top ten tips for helping your water lilies to thrive
If your water lily is struggling, don’t despair! We have over 40 year’s experience in growing water lilies and here are our top ten tips for helping your water lilies to thrive.
Four things to consider when building a wildlife pond
If you dig, they will come Whether you want a wildlife pond, formal water feature or a koi pool, you need to plan the project carefully. Each type of pool, pond or lake, requires a different approach right from the start. In this blog we are going to walk you through...
Butomus umbellatus the flowering rush
Marginal or centre stage? This native species is a good example of how adaptive pond plants can be. Generally it is sold as a plant for the margins of the pond, but we have found that it flowers best in water that is 10-20cms deep. Butomus loves it's silty mud well...