Aquatics and ponds
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The safest, and easiest way to destroy this weed, is to cover it with Black Plastic Sheeting.
The weed is very light sensitive, due to its small leaf area, so cutting of its light works well.
You'll need to keep it covered until the root system dies, and any new plants have sprouted, and died.
Avoid herbicides like glyphosate, they are potentially very dangerous, I got sprayed accidentally, 20 years ago, and am still suffering the ill effects, and will do for the rest of my life!
The weed is very light sensitive, due to its small leaf area, so cutting of its light works well.
You'll need to keep it covered until the root system dies, and any new plants have sprouted, and died.
Avoid herbicides like glyphosate, they are potentially very dangerous, I got sprayed accidentally, 20 years ago, and am still suffering the ill effects, and will do for the rest of my life!
Posted: Sunday 29th of May 2022 09:07 PM
Pond leaks
A. Williams
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I have a medium sized pond which I completely renovated about 12 years ago, putting a new plastic sheet liner on top of the existing liner. The last few years it has obviously been leaking. Last autumn I completely emptied and cleaned it but could find no leaks. I resealed a join and refilled it, but the problem is if anything worse! Does anyone have any suggestions for finding or curing leaks. I am loathe to completely renew the liner as all the plants around it are well established but would need to be removed.
Posted: Saturday 2nd of April 2022 12:05 PM Last reply: Sunday 6th of October 2024 07:24 PM
Re: Call duck resistant planting
jm0928912
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have you tried google?
Posted: Thursday 15th of July 2021 02:54 PM
Re: What type of filtered is best for small koi pond ?
braddytompson
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I recently bought a house and am just starting to figure this out. Thank you for helping me figure out the pond filters. Could someone else with the watering sprinklers. I saw a lot in Walmart but I can't figure them out.
Posted: Sunday 21st of March 2021 08:36 PM
Call duck resistant planting
Zoe Cairns
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Hi. I have just installed a medium sized garden pond (about 30m2) plus a boggy area at one end, and am now gearing up to planting. We have a couple of call ducks, who aren't very destructive at all, but they do like dabbling and will eat small amounts of greenery. So I'm looking for any suggestions on pond and bog plants that might be a little more resistant or fast enough growth to survive their attention. Grateful for any ideas!!
Posted: Thursday 28th of June 2018 11:53 AM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 01:52 PM
Re: Sealing butyl pond liner
Nicole Martin
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I have just tried Pondpro2000, it is EPDM as well but in 100% liquid EPDM allowing it during the "curing" or drying process to find its way into the small superficial cracks and crevices to seal off pond liner leaks. Here you can get more details: https://www.pondpro2000.com/epdm-pond-liner.php
Posted: Wednesday 25th of April 2018 09:19 AM
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Hi Thomas
Thinks for your reply
Unfortunately I have only just found this or would have replied sooner. I too thought about reeds, until I read that they only filter out silt and solid stuff, they don’t actually have any effect on the nutrient load. So am back to square one... but thanks for the thought
Thinks for your reply
Unfortunately I have only just found this or would have replied sooner. I too thought about reeds, until I read that they only filter out silt and solid stuff, they don’t actually have any effect on the nutrient load. So am back to square one... but thanks for the thought
Posted: Wednesday 4th of October 2017 08:36 PM
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I would be tempted to form 2 ponds one shallow one for the field water to filter into first and then drain into the main pond, with the first pond, I would fill with reeds to form a natural filter system that takes out a lot of the silt and nutrients out the water before it goes into the main pond
I don't think it's worth the risk trying to do it all once it's in the pond
I don't think it's worth the risk trying to do it all once it's in the pond
Posted: Monday 12th of June 2017 03:49 PM
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Hi, I am wanting to make a wildlife pond where there has once been a slurry pit. We intend to dig out the remains left (very overgrown reeds and rubbish) and start from again scratch. The problem is that water from a large field drains downhill into this space and the field is regularly fertilised. I expect there will be too much nutrient in the water draining into the new pond. Are there any ways to reduce the nutrients, such as putting in plants which will mop it up? Any ideas please!
Posted: Monday 22nd of May 2017 07:22 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 01:43 AM
Re: Percentage cover
Shoot User
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i'd be inclined to stop at 75% as you will still need some light into the water for any little critters. to obscure light completely could lead to other problems. i suggest you do some further reading into it to be sure
Posted: Wednesday 12th of April 2017 12:01 AM
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Would concur Nicola ????
Posted: Saturday 1st of April 2017 06:44 AM
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Hi Gabrielle, we have had a suggestion on our social media which looks right to me?
Petasites japonicus (click here for more information)
I hope that helps? All the best, Nicola
Petasites japonicus (click here for more information)
I hope that helps? All the best, Nicola
Posted: Sunday 12th of March 2017 12:57 PM Last reply: Sunday 12th of March 2017 12:58 PM
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Can anyone identify this pond bank plant that has appeared for the first time this spring?
Posted: Saturday 11th of March 2017 11:16 AM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 09:29 AM
Re: Percentage cover
Alexia at Blooming Marvellous Plants
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If you don't WANT fish it doesnt matter what percent you go to. If you do want them, up to about 50% plant cover should be ok, but include oxygenating weed in that 50%
Posted: Monday 18th of November 2013 09:54 PM
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This water lily is probably now 5 years old. The pond is fish-less. What % cover would other members stop at ?
Posted: Saturday 20th of July 2013 12:20 PM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 08:26 AM
Re: Re: Growing water lillies
Shoot User
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hi david, I have a half barrel with a pygmy water lily in it, It hasn't flowered yet (I put it in last year) but there are about half a dozen leaves floating, so fingers crossed. Apparently you need oxygenating plants in too, to help clear the water, Im looking for some at the minute (eBay's good), Good luck with the barrel. Im new to this forum so don't know if photos can be uploaded or not, if so, put some on when its all up and running
Posted: Monday 1st of July 2013 12:20 PM
Re: Help my Newts!
Penny Dommett
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Many thanks for your feedback. We have tried a new tactic and covered the pump in a plastic shopping basket covered in fine mesh. This seems to keep the newts away from the inlet pipe thank goodness! The pump helps oxygenate the pond for the few goldfish we have and adds the soothing sound of trickling water so we quite like it - but we are willing to give it up if necessary! Newt Watch will continue so I'll keep you informed!
Posted: Sunday 5th of May 2013 10:17 PM
Re: Help my Newts!
Shoot User
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May I ask, what is the reason for you using the pump? If it is just for the sound effect then why not have a separate place for it at the top or bottom end of your pond so that the water circulates and flows back into your pond without your newts getting harmed? I hope this helps
Posted: Sunday 5th of May 2013 11:11 AM
Re: Help my Newts!
Shoot User
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That must have been very distressing to witness. We inherited a fishpond which also supports a colony of newts and frogs and one very big toad. There was no filtration system when we bought the house and the seller said that the crystal clear water was a sign of how well balanced the pond was ... I was incredibly impressed and in awe until we discovered the pond was actually plumbed into the mains, with an old loo cistern boxed into the wall! Anyway, we put in an ultraviolet bio filtration system, which also pumps water up through a waterfall when wanted. The system's bumf said that it was designed to safeguard wildlife and fish fry (the goldfish seem to spawn every spring) and we have never found anything in the filters when we clean it out ... we bought a size up from the one "recommended" & run it 365 days a year. So ... I think that if you feel the pond needs additional filtration i.e. it's not self regulating, then I would talk to one of the aquatic specialist suppliers and specify you need something that spares wildlife. Tho I do wonder how newts got past old tights, TBH!
Posted: Saturday 4th of May 2013 04:23 PM
Re: Help my Newts!
Shoot User
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I have two ponds - one for wildlife and one for koi and other fish. I only use a pump/filter in the fish pond to keep the water healthy, but have never found anything trapped in the filter other than small worms. My wildlife pond has a large colony of newts and natural planting seems to keep it clean. I am no expert, but perhaps you will have to accept that a wildlife pond has to be left to find its own balance without the aid of pumps and filters. Hope someone with a wider knowledge of newt behaviour will be able to give you some more helpful answers.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Posted: Friday 5th of April 2013 10:17 AM
Help my Newts!
Penny Dommett
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Wonder if anyone can help? We have a large wildlife pond and have lots of newts. The pond pump gets cleaned out regularly and last year we were horrified to see at least 6 dead newts in the filter having been sucked up the pipe. We tried fitting netting, old tights and hessian over the pump and also standing it on bricks only to have to pick off yet more dead newts. Has anyone got any suggestions? I don't want to turn the pump off unless there's no other choice.... HELP!
Posted: Wednesday 3rd of April 2013 02:30 PM Last reply: Monday 31st of March 2025 05:10 PM
Re: Re: Help! Koi pond
Shoot User
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Thank you so much I will get on there and it's definately a gold fish. I went to look at koi and they don't look like what's in pond. But that's ok I will add koi when I get it going:)
Posted: Thursday 28th of March 2013 08:47 PM
Re: Help! Koi pond
Shoot User
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Put the fish in a bucket with water from your existing pond. Then clean it out. Do not use soap or any chemicals. Because of space limitations, read how, what and when on my pondlady.com website. Hope this help. Shows you how hardy fish are. BTW, it's probably a goldfish, not a koi.
Posted: Thursday 28th of March 2013 08:38 PM
Re: Re: Help! Koi pond
Shoot User
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Well I was excited to have have always wanted one but don't know the first thing about it and its such a mess right now lol and can't believe a fish has survived a whole year in there.
Posted: Thursday 28th of March 2013 08:28 PM
Re: Help! Koi pond
Shoot User
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You're very lucky, I'd love to have a pond, such a great summer outdoor hobby
Posted: Thursday 28th of March 2013 07:57 PM