The importance of maintaining your pool regularly

The garden pond is an indisputable decorative element for your outdoor space. It increases the value of your property. It hosts a multitude of living organisms, which actively contribute to the biological balance of the body of water. In order to recreate a balance between the flora and the aquatic fauna, regular maintenance is essential in order to preserve the life that has settled there. Discover some tips for effective and reliable maintenance.

Signs not to be taken lightly

The maintenance of a garden pond aims to maintain the following parameters, including the oxygen content, the pH and the hardness of the water. There is no good time to maintain your garden pond. When the pH becomes too acidic, it may well mean excess organic matter in the pond or the filter is clogged. If the pH is basic, it means that there is a lack of aeration. This is why your fish seek air at the surface. In this case, oxygenating plants such as water violet and elodea will do the trick to establish a good balance. All year round, the pH must be kept between 5 and 8 against 10 to 15 for the hardness of the water.

Tips for cleaning a garden pond

Of course, the quality of the water in your pond depends on temperature and light. It therefore varies from season to season. Cleaning a garden pond helps keep the water clear throughout the year. Don't leave dead leaves and other floating debris on the surface dragged into your pond. Remove them whenever you see them. Use a pond filter suitable for the surface area of ​​your pond for a quick and effective result. In the spring, turn on the filter and the pump once the water temperature reaches 10°C. In summer, get rid of algae whose proliferation is very favored at the end of this season. In winter, you no longer need to use the filter, the pump and the water jets. The installation of an anti-freeze bell promotes oxygenation of the water, ideal for fish.