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 integrated filter provides an ideal location for plants while acting as a biological filter to keep the water clean and clear. A tranquil waterfall provides soothing sounds and enjoyment. The LED waterfall light can be used to illuminate the water as it cascades into the pond. If there is a long cold spell in winter it is good to brush snow from the top of your pond to ensure enough sunlight reaches the plants. The Aquascape AquaGarden Mini Pond Kit makes it simple and easy to add the sights and sounds of a water garden to any location. 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.

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.The integrated plant and waterfall filter provides an ideal location for a variety of plants while acting as a biological filter to keep the water clean and clear. A tranquil waterfall provides soothing sounds and enjoyment, and the LED waterfall light can be used to illuminate the water as it cascades into the pond.

We've also saved you time and fuss by selling our Pond in a Pot kits with a choice of aquatic plant collections which have been specially chosen to grow well together with complimentary colours and shapes. Following close collaboration with the Anglo Aquatic team, we are proud to present several plant collections that work particularly well with the Pond in a Pot range and are exclusive to Primrose. Anglo Aquatic's extensive knowledge of pond plants has helped us to ensure that we only use the best for our Pond in a Pot collections. The plants in your pond kit have been chosen especially for their remarkably high quality - some of them even winning the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit. This means that your plants are very reliable, with stable colours and forms, and have a higher than normal resistance to pests and diseases. The main task is reducing plants - ideally you want about 60% open water to allow light to reach submerged plants and to allow space for growth over spring and summer. But different species like different amounts of vegetation so don't worry too much about exact proportions. You can add a floating ball or gently break the ice on your pond if you want visiting birds and mammals to use it as a drinking source, but you don't need to break the ice to keep the plants and animals in the pond alive. The pond plants will continue to photosynthesise under the ice - producing the oxygen that animals need - as long as they continue to get light. 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.What if your pond turns green? Excessive growth of algae such as blanket weed can be an issue for ponds, particularly ones topped up with tap water or where the sediment is regularly disturbed. Despite the mounting pressures, hope is not lost. Museum scientists are working hard to understand and fight against the threats facing British wildlife. For many, the Museum is a place that inspires learning, gives purpose and provides hope. People tell us they 'still get shivers walking through the front door', and thank us for inspiring the next generation of scientists. Whether you have created a mini pond in a pot or dug out a larger pond, the tasks you will need to complete to maintain your pond are the same. Blanket weed can stop light from reaching oxygenating plants, causing them to die and reducing pond oxygen levels as a result.