Pond pruner

[Jeanie master]

Hi, wondering if anyone has a long handled pond lily pruner they like. I have tried several and have not liked any. Either they are too heavy or cumbersome or just don't do the job. Also trying to find a good sized leaf net but I want one without a fine water holding mesh. again, I need some distance (4-5') and would like a mesh that's larger (maybe1/2" give or take). Ty

 

[Mmathis]

Hopefully someone will have a good suggestion. I'm also looking for a good pruner.

 

[addy1]

I have a nice pruner at home, of course I don't know the name of it. I have had it around 20 years, but even though it cuts nicely, I find it way easier to pull the lilies out or wade into the pond to groom them.

It is hard to see what you are cutting when the lilies are in full growing mode, i.e. a ton of leaves and flowers.

For my net for the pond I use a leaf net made for pools. Works great, it is a finer mesh but moves easily through the water.

 

[Jeanie master]

I have a nice pruner at home, of course I don't know the name of it. I have had it around 20 years, but even though it cuts nicely, I find it way easier to pull the lilies out or wade into the pond to groom them.

It is hard to see what you are cutting when the lilies are in full growing mode, i.e. a ton of leaves and flowers.

For my net for the pond I use a leaf net made for pools. Works great, it is a finer mesh but moves easily through the water.

 

[Jeanie master]

Ty..I hate seeing those dying ragged lily pads lol

 

[addy1]

Ty..I hate seeing those dying ragged lily pads lol

lol I was that way, now just groom when there are a bunch of them. in the easy to care for mode of ponding

 

[Tula]

I find it's easier to just put only waders and pull the pots out and cut them back. I did it on one of last warm days, made me sad, as there was a lily in bloom

I got my net from Foster's and Smith. It's a fine mesh, as I used to have a cedar tree over the pond.

 

[Lisak1]

I do like @addy1 - wade in and clean a whole bunch out at a time. I probably pull a bushel out every other week from June through October. If they've even started to look faded when I'm in, they go. It encourages new pads to grow.

And we also bought a good pool net with two interchangeable heads. The nets sold by pond stores are cheap and barely lasted a season. We were replacing them constantly. This one was more expensive initially but it's on the fourth season with no signs of wear, so well worth it in the long run.

 

[Mmathis]

I do like @addy1 - wade in and clean a whole bunch out at a time. I probably pull a bushel out every other week from June through October. If they've even started to look faded when I'm in, they go. It encourages new pads to grow.

And we also bought a good pool net with two interchangeable heads. The nets sold by pond stores are cheap and barely lasted a season. We were replacing them constantly. This one was more expensive initially but it's on the fourth season with no signs of wear, so well worth it in the long run.

What brand of net? Can you post a picture?

 

[Jeanie master]

I find it's easier to just put only waders and pull the pots out and cut them back. I did it on one of last warm days, made me sad, as there was a lily in bloom

I got my net from Foster's and Smith. It's a fine mesh, as I used to have a cedar tree over the pond.

I thought it was just me...same thing, I had to cut off a gorgeous tropical. almost cried.

 

[Jeanie master]

I do like @addy1 - wade in and clean a whole bunch out at a time. I probably pull a bushel out every other week from June through October. If they've even started to look faded when I'm in, they go. It encourages new pads to grow.

And we also bought a good pool net with two interchangeable heads. The nets sold by pond stores are cheap and barely lasted a season. We were replacing them constantly. This one was more expensive initially but it's on the fourth season with no signs of wear, so well worth it in the long run.

Thanks..I'll check around. my problem has been the mesh has been so fine they drag too much water and are too heavy for me. ( lots of arthritis) I need a corse net that won't hold much water, is light, and gets the leaves and extends. I'll check out the pool supplies.

 

[Jeanie master]

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I find it's easier to just put only waders and pull the pots out and cut them back. I did it on one of last warm days, made me sad, as there was a lily in bloom

I got my net from Foster's and Smith. It's a fine mesh, as I used to have a cedar tree over the pond.

I just go in cold! I got those neoprene waders and I can't even move!

 

[Lisak1]

What brand of net? Can you post a picture?

I think it's an Intex. I'll look for a picture.

 

[Lisak1]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MOIWWM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Oops! Sorry - Swimline.

 

[Mmathis]

My favorite net is a pool skimmer net from Lowes.