Water lilies may look exotic and fragile, but in reality, they are the most forgiving of plants to grow. If your water lily is struggling, don’t despair! In our over 40 year’s experience in growing water lilies, we have found them almost impossible to kill. So, if...
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...
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...
We get a lot of questions at this time of the year about what happens to pond plants as the weather gets colder. So we thought we’d talk a little about your pond in winter. Although most UK pond plants are fully hardy, they are also mostly deciduous, so their...
What we all want from a pond is a happy, healthy water feature. A pond can be a beautiful addition to any garden, and if it is working well, any pond will encourage wildlife. A successful planting plan is key to a flourishing pond. It is a unique self-contained...
We were thrilled to watch Monty Don taking such good care of our little Candida lily on Thursday 12th July’s Gardener’s World. A couple of weeks ago the phone rang. I was busy watering (unsurprisingly!) and nearly couldn’t reach it in my pocket. ...
Festive Closure We will be closed over the festive period.
Last orders must be placed by midnight on 8th December 2021.
All orders received after this date will be fullfilled week commencing
17th January 2022 (weather willing). Please note - you can continue to purchase gift cards and request
pond plans during this period.
We would like to wish everyone a very merry Yule and a happy New Year.
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