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PondExpert was formed to offer a unique reference point on designing, constructing and caring for your pond.
Everyone agrees that a pond can add so much to a garden, but sometimes getting everything right can seem a bit of a daunting challenge, whether you're working with an inherited pond that came with the house, or starting from scratch.
Whatever your reasons for wanting a pond - keeping fish, encouraging wildlife or providing a well-planted focal point to the landscape - and no matter how large or small your plot, this site will give you the ideas, know-how and answers to help you create and maintain the pond of your dreams. Step-by-step guides take you through building a variety of ponds and water features, while other articles will help you avoid the common problems with fish and plants, advise you how best to look after your pond, discuss safety issues and much, much more.
Written by experts with years of experience in building and caring for ponds, Pond Expert's unique and exclusive content was specially commissioned to provide a single UK internet resource to give the best possible help and guidance to aspiring British pond-keepers. From design and construction to decorating and stocking your pond, whether you're a beginner or a long-standing water-gardener, you'll be bound to find plenty to interest you on the site.
Re: Building a Concrete Pond
What size concrete blocks do i need for a koi pond walls. Apprx 5th x 8ft x 3 ft deep. Apprx fist 1ft will be beliw ground.
Re: A Beginner's Guide to Fish Breeding
I see the last question wasn't answered but I will try another one justt in case. I have a large outdoor pond and had a…
Re: A Beginner's Guide to Fish Breeding
I see the last question wasn't asked but I will try another one just in case. I have a large outdoor pond and had a very…
Re: Ditch It! Ornamental & Flood Prevention Feature for Your Garden
Hi all looking for some advice please. I’m concerned what will happen to excess…
Re: What Could be the Reason for all the Fish Dying?
We have had a large pond for year and have recently lost 4 f all a decent size now tonight I have found…
Re: Ponds and Trees
I need to replace hedging alongside pond (approx 2’ distance and 14 metres long) . It would need to be quite fast growing and grow to at least 5’…
Re: What Could be the Reason for all the Fish Dying?
Hi iv had a garden pond for years the normal run of the mill fish goldfish, koi , roach gudgeon, all of…
Re: What Could be the Reason for all the Fish Dying?
We’ve lost more fish this year too. We inherited the pond 5 years ago when we bought the house but have…
Re: Fish Diseases and Ailments
I have some grass carp and bream i have had them about five years but are starting to get deformed shapes like a S what is the course…
Re: FAQ: Pond Water Problems
Hello, Our pond is in a raised box. The water has been beautifully clear but now I am seeing just below the surface small black pieces…