Naturalistic water garden in Ealing (W5)

The aim was to produce a natural looking water garden, with verdant planting, colourful fish and plentiful wildlife.

We installed two ponds – one for goldfish and koi, and a separate small pool with gently sloping sides for frogs and newts. We also added a waterfall and boggy area for planting. One side of the fishpond is edged with reclaimed Yorkstone, and alongside this is a small lawn for seating.

The water garden surrounds were thickly planted with lush bog plants, shrubs and grasses, with drifts of colourful perennials nearby.

It has a thriving population of ornamental fish and soon attracted many amphibians, birds and dragonflies, creating a sense of nature and tranquility in this suburban garden.