For those who purpose their ponds as wildlife refuges enjoy the diverse and number of different animals their ponds attract. Even these types of ponds require pond maintenance to eliminate pond problems. Don’t let pond problems drive away or fail to attract animals to your pond. Here’s one tip that will help.
Falling leaves look beautiful, but excessive leaf-fall into your pond builds the grounds for aquatic weed infestation. Normally, pond plants provide shelter and visual beauty to a wildlife pond. Excessive amounts become a problem; depriving sunlight and creating unfavorable conditions for some animals. Removing fallen leaves will limit muck buildup, a major source of nutrients for pond plants.
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