As the weather
changes, the plants in around the pond will "die back". If
the debris from this "die back" is aloud to remain in the
pond over winter, it will start to decompose, this decomposition will
release a variety of undesirable chemicals in to the pond. As such your
pond should be covered with a net (to catch falling leaves etc.) and
the plants in and round the pond should be cut back. The one exception
to this is the Gunnera plant, who's leaves should be used to cover the
core of the plant to help protect it from the frosts. In certain area's
more protection may be required.
Following the same line it is also a good idea to remove any silt and
sediment, which may have built up over the Summer so that it to does
not decompose. This can be done using a manual or pump operated Pond
Vacuum. If you are a keen gardener then this silt and sediment does
not need to thrown away, as it is full of Nitrates and is therefore
a superb plant fertilizer. |
