10 Tips for preparing your Pond for the winter

by Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls

Here are a few suggestions to help get your Fish Pond or Water Garden ready for the months ahead. Click here for more info:
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10 tips for preparing your pond for the winter, outdoor living, perennial, ponds water features, Tip 1 Use a long handled Skimmer Net to remove as many leaves as possible to prevent them from decomposing in the Pond

Tip #1 Use a long handled Skimmer Net to remove as many leaves as possible to prevent them from decomposing in the Pond.

10 tips for preparing your pond for the winter, outdoor living, perennial, ponds water features, Tip 2 Cut back all Aquatic Plants in the Pond including your lilies You can also do this with Perennials located near the Pond

Tip #2 Cut back all Aquatic Plants in the Pond including your lilies. You can also do this with Perennials located near the Pond.

10 tips for preparing your pond for the winter, outdoor living, perennial, ponds water features, Tip 3 If you do not intend to run your Pond during the winter you can remove Inspect and clean Filter Media Pump Place your Pump in a bucket of water and store in the basement to prevent the seals from drying out and protect it

Tip #3 If you do not intend to run your Pond during the winter, you can remove, Inspect and clean Filter Media & Pump. Place your Pump in a bucket of water and store in the basement to prevent the seals from drying out and protect it.

10 tips for preparing your pond for the winter, outdoor living, perennial, ponds water features, Tip 4 Add some Cold Water Bacteria to help keep your Pond looking good during the winter months

Tip #4 Add some Cold Water Bacteria to help keep your Pond looking good during the winter months.

10 tips for preparing your pond for the winter, outdoor living, perennial, ponds water features, Tip 5 Stop feeding your fish when the water temperature gets below 55 F Their digestive systems have slowed down and it is not healthy for them to eat

Tip #5 Stop feeding your fish when the water temperature gets below 55 F. Their digestive systems have slowed down and it is not healthy for them to eat.

10 tips for preparing your pond for the winter, outdoor living, perennial, ponds water features, Tip 6 If you have Fish add an Aerator or small Re circulating Pump that bubbles at the surface to oxygenate the water and allow gases from decomposing leaves and plants to escape Theses gases are harmful to the fish

Tip # 6 If you have Fish, add an Aerator or small Re-circulating Pump that bubbles at the surface to oxygenate the water and allow gases from decomposing leaves and plants to escape. Theses gases are harmful to the fish.

10 tips for preparing your pond for the winter, outdoor living, perennial, ponds water features, Tip 7 If you live in the north where temps are extreme add a floating heater to keep the surface from freezing over They have a built in thermostat and turn on and off when needed

Tip #7 If you live in the north where temps are extreme, add a floating heater to keep the surface from freezing over. They have a built in thermostat and turn on and off when needed.

10 tips for preparing your pond for the winter, outdoor living, perennial, ponds water features, Tip 8 Cover your Pond with Pond Netting during the big leaf drop period It can be removed after most of the leaves have fallen You can elect to keep your pond running all winter Watch for ice damning and add water as needed

Tip #8 Cover your Pond with Pond Netting during the big leaf drop period. It can be removed after most of the leaves have fallen. You can elect to keep your pond running all winter. Watch for ice damning and add water as needed.

10 tips for preparing your pond for the winter, outdoor living, perennial, ponds water features, Tip 9 Install an Aquascape Pond Skimmer Your Pump will be protected inside the skimmer Leaves will be drawn from the Pond surface They can be easily removed later instead of collecting on the bottom and clogging up your Pump

Tip #9 Install an Aquascape Pond Skimmer. Your Pump will be protected inside the skimmer. Leaves will be drawn from the Pond surface. They can be easily removed later instead of collecting on the bottom and clogging up your Pump.

10 tips for preparing your pond for the winter, outdoor living, perennial, ponds water features, Tip 10 Here are a few of my favorite Aquascape Inc products for Fall Winter Pond Preparation

Tip #10 Here are a few of my favorite Aquascape Inc. products for Fall/Winter Pond Preparation.

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13526476 on Apr 03, 2017

These are great instructions but we have had issues with birds being caught in the nets when trying to bathe or drink in the shallow end. How have you prevented.

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Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls on Apr 03, 2017

Try Leaving an opening in the shallow end so birds can get a drink.

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