Pond & Water Treatments

Adding a pond is one of the best things you can do for the wildlife in your garden. A pond can be an attractive and enticing feature in any garden and will be a haven for wildlife of all descriptions. With 70 percent of wild ponds being lost from the UK countryside, garden ponds are increasingly important to support local wildlife, particularly amphibians.

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  • Natural extract of barley staw prevents algae build up garden pond with lily pads and flowers

    Barley-Bio Algae Control 250ml

    £10.95
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    • Natural: Naturally formulated product to control Algae and Blanketweed
    • Non-toxic: 100% safe for fish, plants, wildlife, humans and pets
    • Easy Maintenance: Simple and easy to use
  • Water Butt Fresh water cleanser

    Water Butt Fresh 500ml

    £9.95
    £9.95
    • Effective: Added to water butts to prevent odours and algae growth
    • Non-Toxic: 100% safe for plants and wildlife, contains naturally occurring beneficial micro-organisms
    • Easy Maintenance: Can be used for rainwater and recycled kitchen or bath water
  • Ecopond Water Feature Clear 250ml

    Water Feature Clear 250ml

    £9.95
    £9.95
    • Effective: Controls algae, green water & blanket weed in water features
    • Non-Toxic: Safe for plants, humans, pets and wildlife
    • Easy Maintenance: Safe for wood, stone or stainless-steel water features
  • Natural Anti Green Water Treatment 500ml green pond water before treatment

    Anti Green Water Treatment 500ml

    £12.95
    £12.95
    • Natural: 100% natural green water `pea soup` treatment for all water features and ponds
    • Effective: Fights against most forms of algae build-up
    • Easy Maintenance: Can be used whenever required all year round
  • Barley Straw Balls 1,000ml for Clear Pond Watr

    Barley Straw Balls 1 Ltr

    £19.95
    £19.95
    • Natural: Easy and effective treatment to keep pond water clear
    • Non-toxic: 100% safe for fish, plants, wildlife, humans and pets
    • Easy Maintenance: No need for unsightly bales or bundles of barley straw
  • Ecopond Duckweek Control Frog poking head through duckweed in pond

    Duckweed Control 500ml

    £17.95
    £17.95
    • Natural: Naturally formulated product to control duckweed
    • Non-toxic: 100% safe for fish, plants, wildlife, humans and pets
    • Easy Maintenance: Prevents the growth and spread of duckweed
  • Lily beetle deterrent Ready-To-Use scarlet-lily-beetle-Lilioceris-lilii
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    Grazers Lily Beetle Deterrent - 750ml Ready-to-use

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    • Effective Natural Deterrent: that makes lily and fritillary foliage unpalatable to destructive lily beetles and their larvae
    • Easy-to-use Spray Formula: that protects plants throughout the entire growing season
    • Wildlife Friendly: Non-toxic and safe for all beneficial insects and wildlife

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Gardens of all sizes can have a pond that will support a wide range of creatures. These may include fish, frogs, toads, newts, snails, water beetles, dragonflies, mayflies, pond skaters and caddis flies. Large ponds may even support waterfowl, such as mallard ducks, moorhens and coots. Birds, including house martins and swallows, will enjoy eating the insects above the water. Ponds also provide birds and mammals of all descriptions with a place to bathe and drink.

Look after your pond with our range of pond care products

Our ponds host many wonderful creatures and can be an enchanting place to sit and relax. It is essential to care for your pond and pond wildlife.

Our range of products includes:

Ark Wildlife Pond Food
Ark Floating Pond Fish Food
Tadpole Food
Late Stage Tadpole Food
Extract of Barley Straw
Duckweed Control
Frogilo House
Frog and Toad Bunker

As well as providing food for the creatures within your pond and offering frogs and toads somewhere to shelter away from predators, all ponds need regular maintenance. Our Duckweed Control and Extract of Barley Straw will naturally prevent the growth and spread of duckweed and algae in your pond water. Both products are completely natural formulations so are ideal for your native pond wildlife.

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Why does my pond turn green every summer?

Green pond water is usually caused by microscopic algae responding to a combination of sunlight and excess nutrients in the water. Nutrients can enter through fish waste, fallen leaves, uneaten food and garden run-off, while direct sunlight provides the conditions algae need to grow rapidly. Increasing natural shade with suitable pond plants can help reduce sunlight reaching the water, while removing excess debris and avoiding overfeeding can reduce nutrient levels. Addressing these underlying causes can provide a more lasting solution than treating the algae alone.

What clears green water?

Reducing the sunlight and excess nutrients available to algae is usually the most effective way to improve green pond water. Aim to provide plenty of natural shade with floating plants such as water lilies, while submerged plants can absorb nutrients from the water and compete with algae. Barley straw is also sometimes used as it slowly breaks down in the pond. In filtered ponds, a UV clarifier can help clear suspended algae. Give natural methods time to work, as improvements may take several weeks.

Does barley straw work?

Barley straw can help reduce algae growth, but it works gradually rather than providing an immediate solution for green water. As the straw decomposes, it releases compounds that can inhibit the growth of some algae, so it is generally more useful as a preventative measure than for clearing an established bloom. It is often added in spring before water temperatures rise, while barley straw pellets or extracts can provide alternative ways to apply it. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for the product you use.

How do I get rid of duckweed?

The most effective approach is to remove the duckweed regularly while also reducing the excess nutrients that encourage it to grow. Use a pond net or skimmer to remove as much duckweed as possible, then reduce sources of nutrients such as uneaten fish food, fallen leaves and garden run-off. Duckweed can reproduce rapidly, so repeat the process regularly and remove the collected plants from the pond rather than leaving them to decompose in the water.

Should I clean my pond out completely?

A complete pond clean-out is rarely necessary and can cause significant disturbance to the wildlife and natural balance of an established pond. Instead, remove excess leaf litter, dead vegetation and silt gradually, ideally in autumn when many pond animals are less active. Work on part of the pond at a time and leave some areas undisturbed. If you remove material, leave it beside the pond for a day or two so insects and other small creatures can return to the water.

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