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Like Fall Flowers - A Tip To Care For Your Winter Garden Pond
Just like caring for your fall flowers it is just as important
to beware of what the needs are of your garden pond. Most garden
ponds are built to give additional beauty to the area. Yes,
these are becoming more common.
Some of these have fish which adds another dimension They are
relatively easy to care for. In the colder climates there are
some important tips I have for you. If you are susceptible to
the water freezing you need to read on.
The debris that collects in the garden ponds can give off toxic
waste including gases. Like fall flowers these toxic chemicals
need a place to go. This is into the atmosphere.
If they can't escape they become trapped under the ice and can
raise havoc with more bacteria being formed. If you have fish in
your garden pond their internal systems will begin to suffer and
could fail.
Part of fishes protection against disease is a slime protection
over the fish including the gills. Toxins and bacteria break
this down. You will notice the brilliant colors become dulled.
Protecting Your Garden Pond.
In the late fall you should partially remove debris that
collects in the bottom of your pond. Removing this will diminish
any toxins that will be given off. And the pond will do better
over the winter and any fish will survive it.
Does this remind you of what you need to due with your fall
flowers?
Do You Have Fish?
You should consider doing several things. First fish will do
well if the pond freezes over
providing there is a depth of 1
1/2 to 2 feet deep section. They will survive very well.
It will even be better if there is about 2 foot area that
doesn't freeze over. You could use an aquarium oxygenator to
help with this. If you have a pump that creates a small fountain
it will keep a space ice free.
Don't over-feed your fish. They don't need as much food during
the winter and the end of fall. Even early spring there no need
to feed as much as during the summer months.
Some Experts Say...
...using some natural salt, that is, salt obtained by drying
ocean water is good for your garden pond. It seems to help with
the slime coating and also get rid of some of the bacteria and
fungus that begin in garden ponds. Check with your garden expert
to see about the dose of natural salt. This may be a bit
controversial but I would err on the side of doing it.
Although the onset of fall flowers should remind you about also
taking care of your garden pond. This doesn't mean there is a
great deal of work.
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