In the last couple of articles we have discussed winter time and you pond needs. Here, we will give you an idea of the various tasks that have to be completed to prepare for the harsh weather.

1. If you live in a part of the country that experiences extremely harsh winters, drink your fountain and pond pump so it does not freeze.
2. You should try to raise the level of the pump from the bottom of the pond so only the higher level colder water it being circulated this will leave the warmer water at the bottom of the pond undisturbed so the fish can overwinter.
3. Check the surface of the pond regularly on winter mornings to check for formation of ice, always make sure an area of your pond in not frozen so harmful gases can escape.
4. If you experience harsh winters consider installing a pond heater, this will mean you can relax a little if you are going on holiday or will not be able to check the pond for a period of time.
5. You could try to cover the pond surface with a roll of bubble wrap making sure there is ventilation between this and the pond surface. This can be removed when the weather warms up a little and reinstated if cold weather is expected.