❄️Best Pond Care for a Healthy Winter❄️

2024-12-02

Ken Lain, The Top 10 Gardener here! As temperatures drop, remember your pond! Fish and pumps are at risk when water features freeze. Remove leaves and debris to prevent a toxic buildup under the ice, which can harm your fish. A simple, affordable pond heater keeps a hole open in the ice, allowing for essential gas exchange. Don't forget to protect your irrigation valves and backflow preventers with a layer of mulch or heat tape. This simple step can save you from costly repairs in the spring. Taking care of...

Ken Lain, The Top 10 Gardener here! As temperatures drop, remember your pond! Fish and pumps are at risk when water features freeze.

Remove leaves and debris to prevent a toxic buildup under the ice, which can harm your fish.

A simple, affordable pond heater keeps a hole open in the ice, allowing for essential gas exchange. Don't forget to protect your irrigation valves and backflow preventers with a layer of mulch or heat tape.

This simple step can save you from costly repairs in the spring. Taking care of these often overlooked areas ensures a healthy pond and a worry-free winter.

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❄️Ken Lain, The Top 10 Gardener

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