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With spring coming up now is the time to start putting your water feature ideas into place. If you are looking to add something new to your garden this spring, then the addition of a preformed pond is a simple yet effective water feature to think about.

Adding a preformed pond to your garden not only adds a little beauty or 'wow factor'  to your garden it also adds to the value of your home. The Rainworth Starter Pond is a simple, instant pond for your garden. With the preformed starter pond there is no need for pond liners as they are made from strong durable plastic. You simply just need to dig a hole and customize it with any accessories to give it the complete look.

If you are looking for a quick fix for your garden or a simple upgrade this spring then a preformed pond is especially effective and is ideal for creating a pond like habitat in your garden.

To make your garden especially lovely for the warmer spring and summer months, you can consider using pond lighting. The pond lighting can be used in the most important parts of the garden to accentuate the look. Most people can only admire a garden in the daytime, but there's no reason why it can't also be beautiful in the night.

Pond lighting is available in more than one way. There are underwater lights, solar lights, floating garden lanterns, and lighting around the pond. For a more subtle and warm effect, the underwater lights would be the best choice. The floating lanterns also give off a low light to just illuminate the pond and the surrounding garden areas. Sold in sets of two or four, you can also purchase filters to make them change colour for an even more beautiful appearance.

If you choose to have brighter lights, spotlights with or without colours would be perfect. Just one single bright light across the pond will have a dramatic and exotic effect that everyone will enjoy. These spotlights mainly come in singles or sets of three or four.

For a very stunning outdoor look, your pond can have both the submerged lights and the spotlights to create a unique and dazzling show of colours. This may sound like too much, but with just the right amount of light, your pond will become just as beautiful in the evening as it is in the bright sunshine.

British winters can be bitterly cold, and your body won't be the only thing feeling the temperature drop. Your outdoor water features will be at stake, and you must take important steps to protect your expensive investments. Of course, it isn't always necessary to shut down your water features for winter, as they often compliment a snowy backyard like no other. However, if your water features are habitat to fish, you will want to invest in a pond de-icer. Pond de-icers not only keep your fish warm and alive, but also ensure your water does not freeze.

Remember, most pond fish won't be able to digest their food past 12.8 degrees Celsius. If you live in an area that experiences hard freezes, you should definitely consider moving your water features indoors. If this is too much trouble, you have the option of draining your water features and storing them somewhere such as your garage or shed. Of course, some things are just too large and bulky to manoeuvre inside a home, so if you have no other options and are concerned your water will experience a hard freeze, you should drain the water from your fountain, ensuring the pipes do not freeze. If you feel it's necessary, purchase a large, durable blanket to protect your investment or better still a fountain water protection cover from the harsh weather.

Pre-formed pond liners are a quick and simple way to create a mini-wildlife habitat in your private garden. All you need is a small amount of space, a spade, and a strong back (or at least know where to find one).

Pre-formed pond liners are usually made of plastic or fibreglass, are lightweight, and easy to install. Easy to follow directions come with the liner, or there are many landscapers available who are familiar with the installation of pre-formed ponds in private gardens. You can make your garden pond look natural by surrounding it with stones, bedding material, or anything else that disguises the top edge.

Once your pre-formed pond has been created, it won’t take long for wildlife in your area to begin to frequent your garden. From birds, to amphibians, to small or (even large) mammals, you should soon see a wide variety of wildlife visit your garden oasis for water, food, or shelter. Depending on your location and the type of wildlife you want to attract, you can surround your pond with the plants and other habitat enhancements that certain wildlife favour. You can feel good that you have done your small part to make life more enjoyable for our animal friends, while you get to enjoy viewing them in their natural habitat.