A garden pond is a haven for local wildlife. Make yours the most welcoming habitat possible with the correct pond supplies.
According to research by the Ponds Conservation Trust, networks of small ponds may contain more biodiversity than streams and river habitats. It concludes that garden ponds can be havens for common animal and plant species as well as providing resting points for species that are migrating through the country. And there’s even evidence that 75% of England’s frog population lives in gardens. With these facts in mind, a pond becomes a must-have for all nature lovers. Find out what pond supplies you need to make your garden wildlife-friendly.
Pond Supplies – The Basics
Ponds are complex eco-systems that need proper care and maintenance to thrive. Don’t just dive in and set up a pond without knowing what you’re doing first. You’ll need to find out about the best size and shape for your garden, where to locate it in order to encourage wildlife to visit it, how to handle weeds, and most of all which pond supplies to use. It’s worth investing in a book that will guide you through the basics, as well as finding someone who already has a successful wildlife-friendly pond to advise you on different aspects such as finding a reliable supplier of good quality pond supplies.
Pond Supplies – Plants and Weeds
Wildlife experts will advise you not to plant your pond up too much when you start a new one, as seeds will naturally be carried on the air or on birds’ feet. You may find your pond then becomes overcrowded with plants and deters some wildlife from visiting. If you really don’t want to wait for plants to grow, then use a sparing selection, and allow for some to develop naturally. Once your plants are established, get some plant fertiliser from a specialist pond supplies store to help them flourish.
Pond Supplies – Water Health
A clean, healthy pond will attract an abundance of wildlife, while one that is overgrown, covered in choking weed, and generally neglected, will do little to attract birds, insects and amphibians to your garden. As well as carrying out maintenance work such as weed-management, you will also need to check the quality of the water to provide a nourishing environment for aquatic inhabitants, including your own fish. Pond supplies stores will have a choice of testing kits and pH meters for you to use. Do a weekly check for optimum pond health.
Pond Supplies – Predators
The one thing guaranteed to repel birds and animals from your pond is the presence of predators such as cats. And, if you have fish in the pond, you may attract hungry herons that will deplete your stocks. Invest in some deterrents such as nets, a plastic heron, or a device that squirts out water at pond pests. Of all the pond supplies you buy, this could be the most important in protecting your fish and the other wildlife that visits your pond.
Looking for Pond Supplies? Speak to the Aquatic Store
Aquatic Store is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of tropical fish equipment, aquariums and aquatic supplies. Aquatic Store is delighted to meet all your aquatic needs and boasts a superb range of equipment and provisions ranging from Juwel Aquariums to tropical fish tank ornaments. To find out more about the range of goods on offer from Aquatic Store just call 0800 0121 679 or fill in our online enquiry form.
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