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Wildlife in Winter Ponds  by: Brett Fogle This may seem contradictory, but you want to leave a little bit of debris in the pond when preparing it for winter. Some water gardeners net out the fish, completely drain the water and scrub out the pond, refilling it with fresh water. Frogs, tadpoles, snails and microscopic pond life need to burrow down into mud and leaves to survive the winter. Fish also hibernate on the bottom, settling in around a bed of leaves and mud. I remove about 90% of the leaves and silt that have accumulated over the summer. Leave the rest as "bedding material." You’ll be amazed at the diversity of pond life that emerges in spring. Keep in mind that tree leaves will continually blow into the pond as long as the water isn’t frozen. I recommend covering the pond with bird netting. This black plastic netting is almost invisible and prevents tree leaves and debris from getting into the pond. About The Author Brett Fogle is the owner of MacArthur Water Gardens and several pond-related websites including macarthurwatergardens.com and pond-filters-online.com. He also publishes a free monthly newsletter called PondStuff! with a reader circulation of over 9,000 pond owners. To sign up for the free newsletter and receive a complimentary 'New Pond Owners Guide' for joining, just visit MacArthur Water Gardens at www.macarthurwatergardens.com. brett@macarthurwatergardens.com This article was posted on October 14, 2004   View More Videos from the "Home Improvement" category: Tips on How to Decorate Your Patio Fabulous Faux Wood Grain How to Water Phalaenopsis Orchids Party Invitation Etiquette   Read More Articles from the "Home Improvement" Category: Windows and Doors Provide Federal Tax Credits For Homeowners by Angela Palmer Designing and Decorating a Child’s Bedroom by Dave Rowe Reducing Energy Consumption and Your Electric Bill by Pamela Torres Laying Out Your Landscape Part Two by Dean Novosat Skylight Frames by Aylen Claws The Advantages of Wireless Security Camera for Your Fundamental Needs by Jason Rolances 5 Questions You Should Ask Plumbing Contractors Before Hiring Them by Max Schilling Gardening Herb Indoor by Tracy Ballisager Household Plant Stands Are A Perfect Decor In Your Home by Shane Andrews Lodge Decor - For A Home As Cozy As A Cabin In The Woods by Karen Cundiff << Back to "Home Improvement" Index

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