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Koi fish are bred especially for purpose built ornamental ponds. Breeding of these fish has been successfully mastered and perfected by the Japanese over many, many years. From all this history on Koi keeping we know that they need specifically designed ponds which have depth and vertical sides to limit sudden temperature fluctuations and to provide the ideal habitat in which these fish can thrive. To be successful at keeping Koi the conditions within the pond need to be right. In this article we discuss design considerations to ensure your Koi thrive to their full life expectancy.

Russetts Developments Limited (RDL) had another busy week installing protective underlay and pond liner to this formal ornamental garden pond. The customer initially considered a flat sheet pond liner but realised that the creasing would be substantial in a shallow pond. Instead we fabricated the pond liner on site with great success as seen in the following images.

Pond, lake or reservoir construction using a pond liner to contain the water has become a popular choice when sealing off the ground from water. Rubber pond liners offer great design flexibility and are environmentally friendly so a common choice for ponds and lakes of all sizes. Knowing the dimensions of a build will ensure the correct size of pond liner is ordered. In this article we offer advice on how to take accurate measurements to calculate the amount of pond liner and protective underlay you will need to order.

Garden pond liners are designed to contain the water in the pond as well as adding to the aesthetics of the design. Natural ponds out in the country-side thrive without the need for a pond liner, but the soil type in residential areas of the UK don't have life-long water-holding properties and therefore garden ponds need to be lined. But what type of garden pond liner is available and what is the most suitable? 

As a Landscape designer are there projects you have been commissioned to do that require a water feature installation for which help is needed by way of expert advice and skills. The team at Russetts Developments Ltd have worked in the Aquatic Industry for the past forty years and have extensive knowledge in numerous water containment projects from lake liner installation to tank liner refurbishment and pond liner installation to a range of complex designs. Other non-landscape examples of applications we have undertaken include slurry lagoon liners, pillow tanks, above and below ground concrete tanks liners and tunnels lining.

The real trick to guaranteeing longterm water containment or waterproofing solutions is to invest in material that will withstand the forces of nature over a life time. A type of synthetic rubber membrane known as EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) has proven success in a number of application types by offering outstanding resistance to heat, UV rays, ozone and extreme weather conditions. It's versatility is based on the fact that it can be fabricated into various size sheets. Read on to discover the use of EPDM rubber liners in water containment and waterproofing applications.

So, you have decided you want to install a pond in your garden but can't decide which will be the best way to line your build. Choices include a prefabricated glass fibre pond, a sheet 2-D liner or a box-welded pond liner. Each option has it's merits as well as features that need some further consideration before making your final decision. Box welded pond liners are a convenient alternative to installing a flexible 2-D pond liner for vertically sided ponds and particularly those built to home Koi carp.

We are often asked about the difference between Butyl and EPDM rubber lake liners used for lining ponds, lakes, reservoirs, slurry lagoons or other structures used to contain water. Here is an explanation and a look at the features and benefits of both types of lake liners >>

In the majority of pond construction projects the installation of a pond liner and protective underlay is a straight forward process provided adequate planning and preparation are in place. However, relining a pond due to water leakage can be challenging where well established landscape surrounds the pond or there is particular value in the edging material used. Any pond can be repaired and relined provided the right expertise are bought in and the most appropriate materials used. 

When Russetts Development was contracted to refurbish Buscot Park's Petro Water Garden, they were faced with two unique challenges. Firstly, this project involved refurbishment of a Grade II listed water garden, which meant that no modern sealant solutions could be used in the installation of the liner. The second challenge was the complexity of the structure and that no pond liner membranes were to be visible above the water line.