Tips for ponds with many plants
Give plants the right foundation Many gardeners want to incorporate pond planting into the overall garden plan. Beautiful water lilies, marsh plants and oxygen plants really create a pond feel in the garden. And with the help of pond filtration and plant care from Velda, a beautiful plant pond is within reach. After building the […]
The pond from…. Robin Okken
“The pond of” is a new section where we like to let a pond enthusiast have their say and while doing so we also show some pictures of the pond. The first pond we show is the pond of Robin Okken from Hoogeveen. We asked Robin some questions and he sent us some nice pictures […]
How do I get my pond clear again?
How do I get and keep my pond clear? Nothing is more beautiful than a crystal clear pond. It makes people intensely happy when they can watch their fish while they are being fed, for example. Getting and keeping pond water clear is not difficult, but there are some points of attention that you need […]
Different types of Koi carp
What different types of koi carp are there? The koi carp is increasing tremendously in popularity, and of course we are very happy about that. Therefore, we decided to write a blog about the different types of koi carp. We start with a little history about the koi. The koi(Cyprinus carpio carpio), also called […]
New pond, the start-up phase
New pond, the start-up phase Starting up a new pond is sometimes a tricky process. In this new blog, we try to help you get started. Don’t have any water in the garden yet and are you planning to build a pond? Then first read our blog: “pond construction, handy step-by-step plan“. Here you will […]
Pond tips for spring
Handy pond tips for spring In spring, the pond starts to come back to life and then it’s time to start pond maintenance. In our latest blog, we give pond maintenance tips for spring! Spring work actually consists of 4 different categories: Maintaining your pond technology Aquatic plant maintenance Upgrading water quality Check your fish […]
Building a pond, a handy step-by-step plan
A handy step-by-step plan for building a pond. Constructing a pond is a considerable but very fun job. Especially if you already have an existing garden without a pond, this means a thorough renovation. If you are building a new garden and plan to build a pond, at least this will save some work. Building […]
Roadmap for spring
During the winter months, the pond is at “rest. The fish are less active and less visible. But as soon as spring arrives, you can start the pond chores and soon have a healthy pond again. Velda makes it easy with a step-by-step plan for spring maintenance. Slowly the days are getting longer and the […]
How do you start up the pond in the spring?
During the winter months, the pond is dormant. The fish are less active and the plants go into “hibernation. But as soon as spring arrives, you can start the pond chores and soon have a healthy pond again. Velda makes it easy for you with these spring tips. Biofit neutralizes the harmful substances that have […]
Planting plan for the pond
Pond plants and their function For a healthy algae-free pond, pond plants are indispensable. Hence, we are writing a blog on a pond planting plan. Pond plants make the pond attractive to animals and people. Plants that grow well in the pond absorb nutrients from the water and convert them into oxygen. You can compare […]
Help! My pond is freezing.
Big chance we can skate next week. Nice, but not on your own pond. Ice cover is not beneficial to your fish and water quality. Harmful gases can no longer escape and oxygen levels decrease rapidly. So you need to keep the water surface partially ice-free. Velda has solutions for this, because hitting a wak […]
What types of ponds are there?
What types of fishing pond are there? Which pond type do you choose? Ask yourself this question before constructing the pond. In this week’s blog you will find answers to e question of what types of ponds are possible. In fact, there are many different ponds and the type of pond often also depends on […]
