We have a lovely pond, but it has been an expensive and stressful journey up to this point. The latest problem is that the man who built and takes care of our pond has been unreachable for months. I know there has been illness in the family, and it is completely understandable that he puts family first, but having no one else who is knowledgeable and trustworthy is frustrating.
I thought I had found someone decent to winterize the pond, but that was a failure. He told me he had experience. I think that was a fish tale. I've had to go into the pond in cold weather to clear leaves and debris from the pump. Unfortunately, I bought a net with holes that are too big and allow too many leaves into the pond, and that's what clogs the pumps.
So I am here to learn about pond care so that I can do it myself since I can't find anyone competent and trustworthy and believe me, I have looked. I have very little knowledge about chemical care. I just know what our pond guy has used in the past, but come spring, I'll need to add chemicals like he did for the summer pond season.
Anyway, it's nice to be here. Cheers!
I thought I had found someone decent to winterize the pond, but that was a failure. He told me he had experience. I think that was a fish tale. I've had to go into the pond in cold weather to clear leaves and debris from the pump. Unfortunately, I bought a net with holes that are too big and allow too many leaves into the pond, and that's what clogs the pumps.
So I am here to learn about pond care so that I can do it myself since I can't find anyone competent and trustworthy and believe me, I have looked. I have very little knowledge about chemical care. I just know what our pond guy has used in the past, but come spring, I'll need to add chemicals like he did for the summer pond season.
Anyway, it's nice to be here. Cheers!