Garden Pond Maintenance

amber organics · 07-04-2009, 05:42 PM

Some of you will know from the "slugs" thread that I have recently put a new pond in the back garden. I've had loads of frogs frolicking about in it and currently have a lot of spawn.

Problem is - the water has gone very green and slimy.

I would be extremely grateful for any eco-friendly ideas/suggestions on how to deal with this!

Green Beginnings · 07-04-2009, 08:27 PM

what type of plants fo you have in it?
I'm not an expert but I think that you are meant to try and get some kind of aerators or the water will just go stagnant. You've put in a molded pond haven't you?

amber organics · 08-04-2009, 07:35 AM

Yes, it is pre-formed. The only plants in so far are a water lily and an iris, both of which have yet to flower. I haven't put in an aerator yet although I have been running the fountain for at least a couple of hours each day. Maybe an aerator is the answer. That's me off to the garden centre at the weekend. Thank you!

By the way, the Heuchera plug plants are taking hold nicely and will hopefully be big enough to give the baby frogs some cover by the time they arrive. The Hostas are ordered but not delivered yet.

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Originally Posted by Green Beginnings

what type of plants fo you have in it?
I'm not an expert but I think that you are meant to try and get some kind of aerators or the water will just go stagnant. You've put in a molded pond haven't you?

:thumbup:

Green Beginnings · 08-04-2009, 08:27 AM

You'll have to take a photo (I love pictures as you may have guessed) of it when you first put it in and then take another at the end of the summer to see how developed it has become. The wildlife chap that came to advise us on the school garden pond said that it is amazing how quickly wildlife comes to a pond. I can't wait to get started on installing ours.

amber organics · 08-04-2009, 12:00 PM

Will do!

I'll take a picture as it is now (or at least as it is at the weekend) and upload it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green Beginnings

You'll have to take a photo (I love pictures as you may have guessed) of it when you first put it in and then take another at the end of the summer to see how developed it has become. The wildlife chap that came to advise us on the school garden pond said that it is amazing how quickly wildlife comes to a pond. I can't wait to get started on installing ours.

amber organics · 08-04-2009, 06:23 PM

Here it is, as of today!

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Originally Posted by amber organics

Will do!

I'll take a picture as it is now (or at least as it is at the weekend) and upload it.

Andy · 08-04-2009, 09:15 PM

That looks really lovely Amber Organics!

Mike · 09-04-2009, 10:21 AM

I agree with Andy, great looking pond there, and If you have frogs already, then it is obviously good for them too!

Im sure it will look even better as it beds in too :)

amber organics · 09-04-2009, 11:51 AM

Thanks, guys!

I will post a monthly update if I remember on.

amber organics · 17-05-2009, 09:58 AM

Here we go - one month on. Hostas just starting to shoot (crushed egg shell around them for the slugs)!Pond 9th May 09.jpg

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amber organics Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 117 Thanks: 5 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Garden Pond Maintenance Some of you will know from the "slugs" thread that I have recently put a new pond in the back garden. I've had loads of frogs frolicking about in it and currently have a lot of spawn. Problem is - the water has gone very green and slimy. I would be extremely grateful for any eco-friendly ideas/suggestions on how to deal with this! __________________ amber-organics.co.uk for natural, organic skin and body care, gifts and much more!

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Green Beginnings Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oh I do love to be beside the seaside, oh I do love to be beside the sea........ Posts: 284 Thanks: 6 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	what type of plants fo you have in it? I'm not an expert but I think that you are meant to try and get some kind of aerators or the water will just go stagnant. You've put in a molded pond haven't you? __________________ Organic, natural and eco-friendly products for baby, family and home. For all your organic needs including aluminium free deodorants, organic shampoo & conditioner :thumbup: Primary School Garden Blog

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Green Beginnings Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oh I do love to be beside the seaside, oh I do love to be beside the sea........ Posts: 284 Thanks: 6 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	You'll have to take a photo (I love pictures as you may have guessed) of it when you first put it in and then take another at the end of the summer to see how developed it has become. The wildlife chap that came to advise us on the school garden pond said that it is amazing how quickly wildlife comes to a pond. I can't wait to get started on installing ours. __________________ Organic, natural and eco-friendly products for baby, family and home. For all your organic needs including aluminium free deodorants, organic shampoo & conditioner :thumbup: Primary School Garden Blog

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Mike Big Boss Man! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Swindon Posts: 809 Thanks: 76 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	I agree with Andy, great looking pond there, and If you have frogs already, then it is obviously good for them too! Im sure it will look even better as it beds in too :) __________________ Cheers Mike Do your bit, invite your friends here! Follow us on Twitter - Organiclinker Have you tried our: Veggie Trumps \| Food Miles Calculator \| Egg Tracker \| Book Store ...no? why not?

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amber organics Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 117 Thanks: 5 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Thanks, guys! I will post a monthly update if I remember on. __________________ amber-organics.co.uk for natural, organic skin and body care, gifts and much more!

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Andy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 240 Thanks: 24 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	That looks really lovely Amber Organics!

17-05-2009, 09:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
amber organics Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 117 Thanks: 5 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Here we go - one month on. Hostas just starting to shoot (crushed egg shell around them for the slugs)!Pond 9th May 09.jpg __________________ amber-organics.co.uk for natural, organic skin and body care, gifts and much more!

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