ideal. Detergents from sinks, baths and showers can be filtered by most soils and compost, although avoid bleaching agents. Most plants will tolerate grey water for a few weeks in summer. Prolonged use might cause problems, however, so committed recyclers could try using fewer soaps and salts. For pond owners there are some great options when it comes to construction and servicing your water feature.
Creating wildlife water havens in the garden is the number one priority for gardeners
Blakewell combine experience and great shopping Blakewell Water Garden Centre not only has over 25 years experience in the design, construction and maintenance of ponds, lakes, water features and bog gardens, they also have a large selection of plants, fish and pond equipment. In their pond shop as well as selected Koi, Goldfish, Comets, Golden Orfe and Shubunkins they offer pond goods from pumps and filters to liners, medication and food - everything you will need to build and maintain your pond. Their café has a selection of cakes, cream teas and coffee or their own smoked trout for a light lunch. They also offer fresh rainbow trout. Blakewell, Muddiford, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 4ET Tel: 01271 344533 www.blakewell.co.uk
PondMan provides pond service solutions Based in South Devon, Andrew Rawlins, The PondMan, provides a range of pond services from a one off or periodic pond cleaning and pond maintenance service through to a complete pond restoration service. Andrew has more than 25
years’ experience working with ponds and water features and operates within a 40-mile radius of Newton Abbot, Devon. Enquiries from further afield can be dealt with over the phone or by email. He encourages the use of The Pond Contract Service which offers regular visits through the year to cover pond cleaning, pond and equipment maintenance, plant and fish care and adding supplements as required in each season of the year. Tel: 07966 222602 Email: info@pond-man.co.uk www.pond-man.co.uk
Water Garden Centre
Muddiford, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4ET
We have over 25 years experience. Large selection of plants, fish & pond equipment. • Design, construction and on-going maintenance of ponds and lakes - large and small • Water features • Bog gardens • Habit restoration • Extensive range of Plants and Fish Tel: 01271 344533 mail@blakewell.co.uk
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• Pond Cleaning & Maintenance • Pond Renovation • Consultancy • Filter & Pond equipment – supply & install • Pond Contract Service • Aquatic Planting Schemes Operates within a 40 mile radius of Newton Abbot, Devon. Call: 07966 222602 Email: info@pond-man.co.uk www.pond-man.co.uk 25