Pond Clean Up - Autumn 2023 (Pt 2)
Following on from my previous article published in September 2023, the pond has been emptied, cleaned and refilled.
I have emptied the pond as you can see and I am in the process of cleaning out the sludge etc. and the remains of the plants.
The bridge lifted off so that I can check the base for any safety issues, non found fortunately. I can also check the lights and misters (foggers) on the frame under the bridge for any issues, again non found.
I finally managed to empty the pond despite a continued spell of heavy rain over a few weeks and clear out all the rubbish and the remainder of the plants stuck to side as shown above.
I have repainted and sealed the main base struts of the bridge and given it a coat of wood stain.
Finally cleaned and refilled, I have discarded the flowering rush plants, and replanted some yellow and blue iris plants.
Now I need to start on the garden and around the pond, autumn is a messy time in the garden and in the pond with all the wind blown leaves. The one advantage when I had fish in the pond was the nets, these used to catch the leaves and stop them falling into the pond.
Roll on Spring.
Published: 21/11/2023