Large water feature
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Simons advice for large ponds and water features
Good and clear advice, based on more than 30 years of practical experience, provides valuable insights and helps prevent many mistakes and save money.
If you do it, do it right!
Then you have come to the right place with me, Simon van der Velde!
It starts with listening to the client, analyzing and making a good plan.
Approach is to use what is already there, simple but effective, cost saving, low maintenance.
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Simon van der Velde
The expert on ponds, biodiversity and sustainability. With years of experience and a deep passion for natural aquatic environments, Simon is happy to help you achieve a healthy, balanced pond. Whether you want to improve an existing pond or start a new project, Simon offers on-site advice specifically tailored to the unique characteristics of your pond and garden. An advocate for biodiversity and sustainable solutions, he creates ponds that are not only visually appealing, but also contribute to ecological balance and healthy habitat for plants and animals. Discover how Simon's expertise can help you create a sustainable pond that is in harmony with nature.
A pond consultation is an on-site consultation.
A pond consultation is an on-site consultation.
The cost for a consultation is €500, excluding VAT.
In addition, a mileage allowance applies.
Advice and/or aquatic plants needed for a large pond
Are you looking for advice and/or aquatic plants for your large pond? With me, Simon van der Velde, you can count on extensive expertise and a wide range of aquatic plants that perfectly suits the needs of large ponds. I not only offer a wide selection of high-quality aquatic plants , but also share my years of experience to advise you on the optimal design and layout of your pond.
Advice on maintaining a large pond or water feature
Do you need advice regarding the maintenance of a large pond or water feature? I am ready to help you with my extensive knowledge and experience. Maintenance is essential to keeping your pond or water feature healthy and balanced, and I am happy to provide you with practical tips and guidance on how to do this the best way. Whether it's cleaning, checking water quality, or maintaining aquatic plants, I'll make sure you have the right knowledge to keep your pond in top condition.
Simons pond advice book practical information and tips for a virtually maintenance-free water feature
Advice on ecological management and sustainable solutions?
Are you looking for advice on ecological management and sustainable solutions for your pond or water feature? I would love to help you maintain your water feature in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way. With my expertise, I will show you how to maintain the natural balance by using native aquatic plants and ecological techniques. This way you contribute to healthy biodiversity and ensure that your pond remains beautiful and sustainable in the long run.
Recent projects
I receive a variety of inquiries from both individuals and professionals, including municipalities, contractors and even judicial agencies. Below are some recent projects I have completed.
Court Pond
Front yard pond renovation thorn
Advisory Nature Area
water lilies residential district
Pond Barnfield
Recent international projects
Due in part to my global connections, I have been involved in numerous projects internationally, ranging from large private ponds to community lakes. I have traveled in over 50 countries and can advise on all types of
Nursery set up Israel
Breeding advice Sri Lanka
Advice Lotus park advice China
Large pond planting plan
I use a 6-step plan for landscaping a water feature.
Step 1: pond substrate
For a good pond base, the foundation is of any water feature we use the following products where necessary:
Teichlehm
For a natural pond bottom
pond substrate
The foundation of a pond
STEP ONE pond substrate
For optimal plant growth and water purification
Step 2: Oxygen plants
Oxygen plants, for purification, filtration and enhancement of biodiversity.
Loose oxygen plants
By piece or bunch of oxygen plants
Baskets of oxygen plants
4 plants in pond basket 19x19x10 cm
Crates of oxygen plants
12 plants in pond crate 60x40x25 cm
Step 3: water lilies
water lilies, for purification, preventing algae, improving biodiversity and a centerpiece of any water feature.
Loose water lilies
Lilies in 9 cm pot
Baskets water lilies
1 water lily in pond basket 19x19x10 cm
Crates water lilies
3 water lilies in pond crate 60x40x25 cm
Steps 4 and 5: Marsh plants
Marsh plants, for preventing algae, improving biodiversity, preventing blow-in debris.
Loose marsh plants
Plugs of +/- 3 cm
Baskets Sumpfpflanzen
4 plants in pond basket 19x19x10 cm
Crates of marsh plants
12 plants in pond crate 60x40x25 cm
Step 6: Natural water purification
freshwater mussels
Did you know that freshwater mussels:
- be able to filter about 20 liters of water per hour?
- be able to live about 80 years?
- Eating sludge and cleaning the bottom
- Pond vacuum cleaners are called?
freshwater snails
Did you know that freshwater snails:
- Eating algae
- Keep the bottom sides of foil ponds and marsh clean.
- Eat dead aquatic plants and bad leaves
- Cleaning a pond naturally.
BACTA CLEAR
Did you know that Bacta Clear:
- Contains 2 strains of bacteria that inhibit algae growth?
- Sludge helps break down
- Housed in our highly porous substrate
- Help clear water bodies up to about 100,000 gallons?