TOP TIPS FOR POND CARE

INSTALL A PUMP

(have it done professionally) to re-circulate water and provide a continuous flow

EXPERIMENT

with water-flow rate to achieve a pleasing sound from a running tap or fountain

NET YOUR POND

before autumn leaves begin to fall to prevent them from clogging the water

COMBAT ALGAE GROWTH

by floating a mesh bag of barley straw; remove when it turns black

MAKE YOUR GARDEN POND

reflective with fish-safe dye such as Dyofix Pond Black or Blue (dyofix.co.uk)

TOP UP THE WATER LEVEL

in dry weather using rainwater, if possible, collected in a butt