Pond Planting Ideas
Creating a Balanced Wildlife Pond Planting Plan A simple guide to planting zones, plant choice, and positioning around your pond A successful wildlife pond isn’t just about digging a hole and filling it with...
Monthly Archive: April 2026
Growing melons in a glasshouse
Few crops reward the greenhouse grower with more drama — or more flavour — than a well-grown melon. Yet melons have a reputation for being demanding, and much of that reputation traces back to...
Avoiding Blanket Weed When Adding New Pond Plants
Blanket Weed One of the most common ways blanket weed (string algae) gets into a pond is through new plants from nurseries or garden centres. Even healthy-looking plants can carry small strands or spores...
Planting a New Wildlife Pond: A Practical Guide to Plant Selection and Layout
Zantedeschia aethiopica ‘Crowborough’ Creating a wildlife pond is one of the most effective ways to support biodiversity in a garden. By carefully selecting plants across different depth zones, you can create a balanced ecosystem...