Whether you are interested in building a landscape pond on your property or want to understand how to maintain your pond, it is essential to learn how to keep a landscape pond in the long-term. No matter the pond’s size, or whether it is above ground or in-ground, this maintenance is critical to prolonging the life and beauty of your landscape pond. The methods by which you clean and maintain your pond depend on a few factors, but you should continue to maintain your pond over time despite these factors.
The factors that affect how you maintain your home’s landscape pond are the plant life in and around the pond, the material around the pond, the material from which the pond is constructed, and the basic elements of the landscape pond. These include the liner, or the flexible synthetic rubber or PVC sheeting that contains the water, a bed of sand, and the edging materials. The pond’s edging materials include stones or concrete pavers, and this material prevents surface water from draining into the pond. This surface water causes contamination, so it is critical to keep an eye on these basic, key materials.
When you are learning how to maintain your landscape pond, you should perform such maintenance seasonally. In the spring, clean the bottom of the pond, and drain or hose down the liner if necessary. Patch any leaks, reinstall the pump and filter, and clean any leaves and debris from the pond. Add oxygenating aquatic bunch plants, begin feeding any fish that you’ve added to the pond, and add new floating or submerged plants once the water is warm. If you have potted plants, now is the time to fertilize.
In summer, top the pond’s water level as needed. Test the pond’s water chemistry, routinely check fish for sores or unusual behavior, check plants in and around the pond, and trim plants as necessary. Check the filters and pump intakes weekly for clogs, and clean debris as needed. In the autumn, skim the pond for leaves and debris; even more so, attach a netting that catches falling leaves. Reduce fish feeding and stop when the water temperature is below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove non-hardy plants and fish to ensure they survive the winter, either moving them indoors or to the deepest part of the pond depending on the species. Disconnect the filter and pumps, and then drain water lines and fountains. In winter, float wood or a ball on the surface of your landscape pond to absorb the pressure. This keeps ice from expanding and protects the pond during the winter season. Keep an air hole open for fish with a bubbler or air stone to ensure that the water moves slowly. This releases toxic gases and prevents the water from freezing.
When you work with Waterworks water features in Victoria BC to build your landscape pond, you can use professional maintenance services to keep your property’s pond safe, clean, and free from contaminants. If you currently have a landscape pond and are concerned that your pond isn’t being maintained correctly, contact a professional today to help prolong the life of your home’s beautiful landscape pond.
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