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Expert tips, seasonal guides, and practical advice to help you care for your pond—whether it’s a peaceful wildlife haven or a perfectly kept koi pond.

Natalie Abbott Natalie Abbott

A New Look for ABBCO: Why We Chose the Private Plate A88 CCO

A little behind-the-scenes update from ABBCO — we’ve added a new private plate to the van, A88 CCO. It didn’t exist before, and we even approached the DVLA to have it released specifically for the business. A small detail, but a big milestone for the brand and where we’re heading.

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Morgan Abbott Morgan Abbott

Pond Vegetation Clearance in Thompson & Watton, Norfolk.

Overgrown pond in Thompson & Watton? We restored this Norfolk pond by clearing dense reeds, removing dead vegetation, improving water quality and reopening the habitat for wildlife. If your pond is disappearing under weeds or silt, our professional pond vegetation clearance services can bring it back to life. Ideal for landowners across Thompson, Watton, Breckland and wider Norfolk.

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Morgan Abbott Morgan Abbott

Prized Koi Relocated Safely from Hornchurch to Watton

Discover how ABBCO’s specialist fish-transport service safely moved a collection of prized koi from Hornchurch, Essex to Watton, Norfolk — and why clients trust us for high-value fish relocations across the UK.

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Morgan Abbott Morgan Abbott

Bur Reed Removal in Dillington, Dereham – A Stream Restored (and Three Happy Labradors )

When overgrown vegetation takes over a stream, it can quickly ruin the flow and beauty of your landscape. Our recent project in Dillington, near Dereham, involved full stream clearance and bur-reed removal to restore a natural waterway that had become completely blocked. The result? A clear, free-flowing stream that brings life back to the garden and helps maintain healthy water movement.

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Morgan Abbott Morgan Abbott

Safe Fish Storage and Transportation from Guyhirn to ABBCO HQ

ABBCO provided safe fish storage and transportation for a Guyhirn client moving house with sentimental koi and goldfish. Using custom tanks and professional care, all fish were moved safely and housed at ABBCO HQ while two new ponds are built.

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Morgan Abbott Morgan Abbott

Large Pond Clearance & Maintenance in Norfolk

ABBCO recently completed a large pond clearance in Scarning, Dereham, where a 10ft-deep pond had become overrun with Water Soldiers and Elodea crispa. Our expert team safely removed invasive plants, restoring UV light penetration to the pond bed — helping oxygen levels recover and kickstarting natural wildlife activity. Regular large pond maintenance like this is key to keeping Norfolk’s ponds clear, balanced, and thriving.

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