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Tonight see’s our first Koi shipment of 2024, IT”S A BIG ONE !

Really excited, and apprehensive.

Some belters arriving.

Stay tuned for further details.

MOT Time

It’s fair to say that each year can be challenging for everyone, and our Koi. However if we monitor water parameters and keep a close eye on our Koi, we can see any potential problems before they become big issues.

So as the year turns, it’s time to take stock and give our Koi an MOT!

Checking Koi individually for those annoying knocks and bashes, split dorsal, pecs and lost scales is always a good idea, but its also one that’s easily forgotten or overlooked in our busy lives.

Why not allocate a morning to just sit and methodically watch and observe all your Koi individually, checking each and every one of them for any physical or behavioural abnormality. Make a list and check them all off one by one, and note any issues.

We don’t advocate netting Koi without a reason, simply because it’s potentially risky, Koi are easily damaged and lets be honest most Koi keepers don’t have that much experience, so only net Koi that require intervention and net them carefully, gently, but be positive! Apply that topical dressing to that split dorsal and if you have a microscope take a few scrapes and check for parasites, but most important just sit and look at your Koi as the individuals they all are. It’s amazing what you can see when you’re actually looking.

It’s a long time till next spring and even minor physical injuries don’t get better in cold water, and sending Koi into winter with parasites is a really bad idea that will come back to haunt you later. So now is the time to take action and sort out any and all Koi health issues you might have.

 

Our stunning Japanese Cloud Trees can be delivered within a 30 mile radius. These stunning specimens really add a touch of class to your Koi Pond!

All About Cloud Trees

They add flair to any garden and complement a Koi pond very well, they certainly are a statement tree.

ILEX CRENATE KINME – (CLOUD TREES)

Ilex Crenata are also known as several other names; Japanese Holly, Japanese Kinme and for more obvious reasons, Cloud Trees.

Extremely rare in the UK, this beautiful tree is very slow growing with dark evergreen foliage that has been elegantly shaped into a Topiary Cloud Tree, they also produce tiny white flowers.

These rare trees are a must have for anyone wanting to achieve a Japanese themed garden, or in formal gardens they can be displayed in large planters, either side of a Koi pond.

These stunning trees feature branches with leaves that resemble clouds floating,  and are native to Japan, Taiwan, and East Asia.

They are simple, hardy, and easy to maintain. Cloud Trees can be planted in almost any soil types as long as it’s well drained. They cope well in sun or partial shade – all you have to do is give them a light trim from time to time in order to keep their shape.

I use a set of small rechargeable trimmers it takes around 10 minutes to do, generally twice a year.

They can benefit from a liquid fertiliser in the growing season. If you travel to The Oaks Koi Farm you will see that the two Cloud Trees in our outdoor landscaped area look fantastic, with a minimal amount of effort.

We can offer local delivery on the cloud trees.