Pond maintenance in April | Preparing your pond for summer

With the high temperatures for this time of year, it's wonderful to get to work in the garden. The pond also deserves some attention, as the plants are already growing nicely! Pond maintenance in spring: in April , it's important to prepare the pond for summer.

Pond filter maintenance

When there is little to no chance of freezing, the pond filter and pump can be turned back on. Before doing so, we recommend checking that the filter is still allowing sufficient water to flow. Rinse the filter materials in the pond filter thoroughly or replace any necessary parts. pond filter materials When these are worn out. This is perhaps one of the most important aspects of pond maintenance in April!

Can the UV lamp be turned on again in April?

That's certainly possible! However, it's up to you, because this will not only stimulate the plants to grow rapidly, but also the algae. Heavy algae growth hinders the growth of oxygenating plants in your pond. So pay close attention to this. If the algae growth becomes too severe, consider a treatment with AlgWeg or go more and change 10% of the tap water every time.

Spring: new aquatic plants and nutrition

April/May is the perfect time to add new aquatic plants to your pond. It is important to introduce new plants breeding ground to provide and add iron nutrition. Make use of plant baskets or, for a change, plant the aquatic plants in a nice floating basket.

Other tips for pond maintenance in April:

- Check for loose stones and tiles around your pond and re-fix them if necessary.
- Remove dead plants and plant remains
- Check the pond for leaks and repair them