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Keeping ponds, lakes and waterways healthy, compliant, and safe.
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Ponds, lakes, reedbeds and drainage assets demand specialist care.
You shouldn’t have to juggle multiple contractors or reactive call-outs to keep water features and drainage systems under control. Without proactive management you risk:
Algae blooms, poor water quality, and odour complaints
Choked inlets/outlets, flooding and costly damage
Invasive aquatic weeds spreading rapidly
Bank erosion and habitat loss
Missed inspection standards across multi-site estates
Wasted time spent chasing multiple maintenance contractors
Missed sustainability or biodiversity targets
Nurture provides end-to-end pond management services (commercial) and watercourse care for councils, housing, education, healthcare, retail and industrial estates.
Pond management & water quality
Routine inspections, testing, algae control service, desludging, and aeration to keep water clear, safe and attractive.
Reedbed management
Planned cutting, rejuvenation and litter removal to sustain treatment performance and biodiversity.
Aquatic plant management
Selective planting, thinning and invasive aquatic weed control to balance ecology and sightlines.
SUDS & drainage assets
SUDS maintenance contractors for swales, basins, rills and attenuation ponds – de-silting, inlet/outlet clearance and vegetation control.
Pond clearance & desilting
Mechanical/hand removal of silt and debris to restore depth, capacity and water quality.
Bank protection & erosion control
Soft engineering, re-profiling and coir systems to stabilise margins and improve safety.
Fish stock management
Surveys, welfare checks, stocking advice and netting/relocation where required.
We deliver scalable, high-quality watercourse and pond management through directly employed teams and regional hubs – ensuring consistency and accountability.
Experts in aquatic environments
From reedbed management to aquatic plant management and SUDS maintenance, we understand operational, ecological and regulatory drivers.
Directly employed teams, locally based
Skilled operatives – no subcontractors – provide a personal, consistent service across the UK.
Compliance-led, evidence-based
RAMS, water testing, photographic records and KPI reporting aligned to SLAs, biodiversity and health & safety standards.
Award-winning maintenance
With 25+ BALI Principal Awards and ISO certifications, Nurture is a trusted leader in green space maintenance and aquatic care.
Effortless
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Tell us about your ponds, reedbeds, SUDS or drainage challenges.
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We assess assets, risks and ecology, then propose a phased, costed programme.
Ongoing, compliant care
Scheduled visits deliver reliable watercourse vegetation management, performance reporting and rapid response when needed.
With nationwide coverage, Nurture Landscapes maintains millions of square metres of green space on behalf of commercial occupiers, facilities managers, councils, housing providers, schools, and government estate teams.
See how we’ve helped clients like you maintain their spaces with confidence, quality, and long-term value.
Chiswick Park
Nurture Group’s long-term partnership with Chiswick Park delivers award-winning biodiversity initiatives, sustainability improvements, and tenant engagement, supporting the Park’s ambitious ESG strategy and commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2026.
Chineham Business Park
Chineham Park identified an opportunity to go beyond routine grounds maintenance and elevate their green infrastructure as a channel for environmental progress.
Howbery Park
Nurture Group’s partnership with Howbery Park delivers award-winning biodiversity initiatives, sustainability improvements, and tenant engagement programmes, creating a thriving workplace that enhances ESG performance and long-term environmental responsibility.
Investing in professional pond management services and watercourse care is about far more than appearance. Left unmanaged, ponds, reedbeds and drainage assets quickly silt up, invasive species spread, and water quality deteriorates – creating safety hazards, compliance risks, and expensive emergency call-outs.
Blocked outlets, erosion, or unchecked algae blooms can damage surrounding infrastructure and increase flood risk. Planned watercourse vegetation management, reedbed maintenance and desilting helps protect assets, extend their life, and avoid the spiralling costs of reactive works.
Professionally managed ponds and lakes aren’t just compliant – they become havens for wildlife and attractive features that enhance green spaces. With targeted aquatic plant management and habitat creation, organisations can demonstrate their commitment to biodiversity while creating environments communities value.
From SUDS systems to fishing lakes, public and commercial water features must meet health, safety, and environmental standards. Partnering with a trusted provider gives you confidence that inspections, reporting and KPIs are met, so your organisation can stay compliant while delivering safe, welcoming spaces.
