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Below are 6 recent questions from the 'Ask Our Expert' section:

Could Barley Straw be the Cause of My Red Pond?

I’m sorry that you’re having this problem with what I assume is a new pond. Obviously it’s a little difficult to be sure without knowing a...

Frog Spawn - Why Does it Disappear Overnight?

How very annoying for you! Without knowing a lot more about the layout of your garden and its surroundings it’s a bit difficult to be too sure, but...

How to Prevent Frogs Dying in Our Pond?

Although the odd dead frog is something every pond keeper is likely to come across every now and then, four in one day is going it a bit!...

Is There a Way to Deter Grass Snakes From My Pond?

Although wildlife gardening has an ever-growing following, not everyone welcomes snakes visiting their pond; solving the problem of these 'unwanted'...

What Could be the Reason for all the Fish Dying?

As they say in CSI, we’re a bit short on forensics; we have the unfortunate victims and a suspect – in this case a Cotoneaster bush – but not much...

Why Is My Pond Green and Frothy?

It’s always a bit disheartening when a crystal clear pond seems to go wrong, but don’t despair – I don’t think you’ve got too much to worry...