Aquascape 78325 AquaGarden Pond and Waterfall Kit Container Water Garden, Measures 23. 5-inch in Diameter and 9 7/8-inch Tall, Brown

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Please note that planting medium is not included, so if your own soil is not suitable, we recommend Westland Aquatic Compost which your can normally buy from your local Garden Centre. British wildlife is under threat. The animals and plants that make our island unique are facing a fight to survive. Hedgehog habitats are disappearing, porpoises are choking on plastic and ancient woodlands are being paved over. Fill the container with rainwater if possible rather than tap water. Use Chlorine Guard if you have used tap water. Shade for part of the day can help reduce evaporation in warmer months but full Sun is preferable to full shade.

When you first create your pond, you might find mosquito larvae are one of the first animals to arrive. Don't worry about this. Mosquito larvae are near the bottom of a pond food chain and soon more animals will arrive and eat the larvae and create more of a balance. Adult mosquitoes are an excellent food source for pipistrelle bats. For your tub/container ponds and mini ponds (container not included) from 50cm x 50cm x 38cm depth to 1m x 1m x 50cms depth. But if we don't look after nature, nature can't look after us. We must act on scientific evidence, we must act together, and we must act now.The Aquascape AquaGarden Mini Pond Kit makes it simple and easy to add the sights and sounds of a water garden to any location.

Floating plants are good for attracting insects and amphibians that lay eggs in the pond or on the underside of floating vegetation. Frogbit ( Hydrocharis morsus-ranae) is suitable for very small ponds. Fill the container to the top with rainwater and add at least one oxygenating plant. The plants are key to a healthy pond habitat. The Supply Chain has affected delivery times from many of our manufacturers as demand has increased. We appreciate your patience. Any pond can become a feeding ground for birds, hedgehogs and bats – the best natural garden pest controllers! Your pond needn’t be big. A washing-up bowl, a large plant pot, or a disused sink could all be repurposed as ponds, providing you make sure creatures can get in and out.Every year, more people are reading our articles to learn about the challenges facing the natural world. Our future depends on nature, but we are not doing enough to protect our life support system. Blanket weed can stop light from reaching oxygenating plants, causing them to die and reducing pond oxygen levels as a result. If making a miniature pond has whet your appetite for wetland creation and you have a bit more space, you might wish to build a bigger pond. A pond is a fantastic way to attract wildlife into your garden and even a tiny pond will benefit a lot of animals. Many creatures are entirely aquatic, some start their lives in water and others need water for drinking and bathing.

The lower pond area holds 5 to 7 gallons of water and is a great place for floating plants, a small water lily, or even a few small fish to create a recirculating aquaponics system. The durable construction features a rippled, textured finish and is lightweight and long-lasting as well as easy-to install! The kit includes all media and substrate needed, including expanded clay grow/biological media and decorative gravel for both the waterfall and pond. Pond water doesn't need cleaning (different advice applies for fish ponds). It may become cloudy from time to time, usually after heavy rain, but this will usually settle after a few days. Sometimes an oily film may appear, which usually precedes algae (see below). Attracting animals to your pondPonds need light. Sunshine allows pond plants to photosynthesise, adding more oxygen to the water. Oxygenated water is needed by aquatic wildlife that doesn't come to the surface to breathe. To reverse the damage we've done and protect the future, we need the knowledge that comes from scientific discovery. Understanding and protecting life on our planet is the greatest scientific challenge of our age. And you can help. Place a log inside so it reaches the top of the container. This allows animals to escape if they fall in. NCYP Close Geometric Glass Terrarium with Door, Tin Sealed Irregular Tall Planter Succulent Cacti Fern Flower Pot We are a charity and we rely on your support. No matter the size, every gift to the Museum is critical to our 300 scientists' work in understanding and protecting the natural world.