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Calculating the amount of pond liner you’ll need is really easy! All you need to know is the widest point, the longest point and the deepest point. To calculate the width we use the...
When selecting a pond liner there’s 4 main choices. PVC, HDPE, EPDM and Rigid liners. All should be fish safe and UV stabilised. PVC (Polymerizing-Vinyl-Chloride) and HDPE ( High-Density...
Follow the steps below to find exactly where a pond leak is located. But before you panic understand that most often the cause of your concern is just plain old evaporation! But if you are sure...
Water authorities use chlorine to keep water safe for us to drink without getting sick. The chlorine will need to be neutralised before topping up the pond. Chlorine kills bacteria! Ponds need...
Adding fish to a pond is always really exciting! Fish really make the pond come to life. Having fish in the pond is also very practical. They are the ultimate mosquito controllers!Pond...
Fixing a green pond is easy! Pond water goes green due to nutrient imbalances. The green is caused by floating algae. The algae is feeding on the nutrients in the water. This is natural and will...