Hi Aagain,

Just thought of 2 other things - check out youtube, type in "thepondhunter" and he has awesome "how to videos" all about ponds, water features, etc., every educational. You might want to try floating water lettuce and hyacinths to help keep your water clear too. I purchased several 26 inch bicycle tubes from a local box store (W), filled them with air and put a couple plants in each one, by mid summer you wont see the inner tube and it helps "control" the floaters so they aren't getting in your pumps, etc., and you have clear water.

Brenda

Hi Donna, Thanks so much for the Red Ribbon gift. I forgot to mention one other thing - in the fall I cover my pond with a net from right when the leaves start to fall until Thanksgiving, it helps tremendously to keep the wind from blowing leaves and misc debris into the pond even if you don't have a tree near the pond. They have "pond" nets or for your size pond you could use a net like the ones they use to put over fruit trees to keep the birds away and are fairly inexpensive. I actually got mine from QVC. I hope all is going smoothly with the pond so far.

Brenda

Hi Donna,

         Isn't this a great site.  So much info and talent.  Well I'm ready for some sunshine. Everyday  they promise but it doesn't turn out that way. But I guess I can't complain, It's not snowing out. 

 

 

Donna:  I miss the hummingbirds in California too - so much more colorful and I would get five at a feeder at one time!

Donna, My favorite Flower is The Rose, Yellow in color, smells sweet, but I have a passion for Irises because of my Mom. It was her favorite. She passed in 2001 lost her battle with ALS or Lou Gerighs, Miss her much but to honor her I love gardening. There is so much beauty in the garden. Hope you have a great evening. Many Blessings, Jenn