June 2015

There are many ways to prevent your water feature from algae and general dirt. First of all the more obvious way would be to empty your feature and give it a good clean when you start to notice a colour change in the water.Another way is to check in the reservoir of your feature to check that no leaves or anything else from your garden has got into the feature. This could affect the performance of the pump if there is anything blocking it. It may be useful to give your pump a wash in warm soapy water to ensure that it is kept clean.At UK Water Features we fin...

Father’s day is a tradition that is celebrated to show love and appreciation for the Father’s or Father figures in our lives. It originated from Washington in 1910 by a woman named Sonora Smart Dodd, the daughter of a Civil War Veteran who was a single parent raising his 6 children.This came after she heard a sermon about Mother’s Day and she decided that father’s should be given the same appreciation. In the UK and many other countries Father’s day is celebrated on the 3rd Sunday in June. A number of other countries celebrate Father’s...

We love a good deal here at UK Water Features and are thrilled to be able to offer some summer sizzlers over the next few weeks.With thanks to Bermuda we have special deals on water features, pond pumps, preformed ponds, solar pumps, pond misters and pond lighting.A few examples of our favourite water feature offers: Solar Cascading Pots Water Feature. RRP £229, Sale Price £99! Click

Are we heading for a sizzling summer in June after the hottest day on record this week?According to the London weather centre we’ve reached a record high with the temperature in Heathrow this week soaring to 37.4C (99.3F) on Wednesday afternoon, making it the highest on record!http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-191830/Sizzling-UK-records-hottest-day-ever.htmlThe previous record was made in Cheltenham in August, 1990.As we head into t...

Here in the UK we are blessed with stunning countrysides, beautiful historic grounds and some simply amazing culture. What we seem to forget is that some of these historic monuments, manors, houses and beautiful countrysides have to offer other than something pretty to look at. The Water Maze at Hever Castle in Kent is a remarkable water monument which attracts thousands of tourists each year. Based at the Hever Castle in Kent which was once home to Anne Boleyn this stunning yet entertaining water f...

An excellent way to attract wildlife to your garden is by adding water to your garden, this could be by using ponds, birdbaths and water features. Like humans, water is vital for wildlife to survive yet is often overlooked. Adding a pond, birdbath or water feature is a great way to significantly increase the chances of attracting new wildlife to your gar...

Have you always fancied growing your own fruit and vegetables but never really had the space of a large open garden? Urban gardens are slowly becoming more popular and enables everyone to utilise any available space and transform a neglected disused corner into a kitchen garden full of a variety of culinary delights.  Urban gardens allow people with limited time and space the opportunity to live a healthier and self-sufficient lifestyle through transforming patios, window sil...

Chatsworth HouseChatsworth House is set in the stunning village of Bakewell in the Derbyshire countryside. The stunning Emperor fountain was installed by the 1st Duke and was the highest in this country. It is on record as having reached the height of 300ft! It is powered by the pressure of water dropping 122m through a 40cm iron pipe. In 2014 2 new nozzles were made for the fountain with the idea being that the second nozzle is margina...