We are now taking bookings for small ponds & waterfalls, and all aspects of landscaping, pathways decking, fountains etcWinter Planting
Winter planting with folage for shape and colour, more plants will be added in spring.
KOI POND AND WATERFALL CONSTRUCTION
This video shows you step by step the process of koi pond and waterfall building, i think you will agree
ITS BEST LEFT TO THE EXPERTS !
Merry Christmas from the BIG POND team
WE WISH CUSTOMERS OLD & NEW ~ A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE BIGPOND TEAM.
Hand carved Rocks to create stunning waterfall
Here you see our hand made waterfall, this method can be used for streams, cascades, rock pools, and ponds, with a natural look. for more info contact us now.
HAND MADE WATERFALL
We are now using the latest method in pond building with hand sculped rocks, which give us greater freedom to create the best possible feature in any space available. from small to large features, anything is possible, even with limited access to your garden.
Contact us now for further details.
Crown Pavilions, koi pond, and waterfalls
Just look how nice it is at night, with the help of some very nice lighting, so you can sit and relax by your pond, day or night.
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Japanese Koi interesting facts from history.
The KOI we know today are all descendants of the black carp known as Magoi. Originating from Eastern Asia and China, where the earliest written record of the species is found, KOI were introduced to Japan by the invading Chinese around 200 A.D.
In the 17th Century, Japanese rice farmers stocked their paddies to supplement their diets in the isolated Niigata region. Colour mutations were first noticed in the 1800′s. Many of the colour varieties we see today were established during this period. Breeding “fancy” KOI was restricted to the Niigata region until the beginning of the 20th Century. In 1914, 27 KOI were sent to the great Tokyo Exhibition to promote the economic plight of the poverty stricken Niigata region. They were awarded a second prize, and 8 KOI had it’s first recognition. At the end of WW II, with the advent of commercial air travel, the export and transportation of KOI all over the world was possible.
Breeding and keeping KOI outside of Japan has increased tremendously from the 1980′s to the present. Most countries are now producing KOI for their own markets. It is possible that the most beautiful KOI have yet to appear !
People purchase KOI for many reasons. Some for their decorative garden ponds, others for commercial properties and enterprises. For whatever reason, all enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the KOI. With all the color combinations, each KOI may be enjoyed as an individual. Under the right conditions, they can grow 30″ or more, and have a possible lifespan of 100 years!
People have trained them to take
food from the hand.
