Plant Maintenance

Controlling plants, so that one species does not dominate and inhibit other plants, can be done throughout the growing season as need dictates. In aparticular, floating-leaved plants should be watched carefully. Weeding unwanted species should be done little and often on a weekly basis, especially during the spring.

Fallen leaves floating on the pond surface sink in time and add to the detritus that accumulates at the bottom of a pond. In order to delay the time when a pond needs clearing out, these should be raked off and removed. For small pond a net, spread over the pond's surface during the autumn, will facilitate this task.

Cut back and remove dead plant life during the autumn or, if you prefer, late in winter, just before the spring growing season. If the pond has a liner avoid using sharp-pronged metal tools and generally take care not to cause damage.