Keep ponds perky

SUMMER IS ARGUABLY the best time of year for pond keepers. The plants are looking beautiful and thriving, the fish are at their most active, and the warmer weather and lighter evenings allow us to spe

The surface may look calm, but even the smallest pond is both a home and a haven for an amazing variety of flora and fauna

If you have a little bit of space to spare, then adding a pond to your plot would be a wise decision. They are an incredibly versatile feature and are useful no matter how large or small. You can even

Despite its relatively small size, Katrina Roche’s back garden in Kew, south-west London, is a haven for wildlife, having evolved over three decades to support a host of creatures including nesting bi

Water is an essential element of the garden – cooling, soothing, reflecting and animating – as significant as planting or a place to sit. It works simultaneously on ecological, sensory, aesthetic and

Now summer is underway, there’s plenty to do in the garden. We suggest some key jobs to keep it looking gorgeous