If you have a Garden pond as part of your landscaping, you may be concerned about freezing during the winter months. Do you have to just settle for a frozen pond and potentially sick or dead fish? Not with these tips! Read on to learn four ways you can prevent your pond from freezing over this winter:
1: Float Something on the Pond’s Surface
Anything that floats will work. The continual movement of the object keeps air moving into the pond and helps prevent the surface from freezing over. Float an empty water bottle, ping pong balls, or a toy boat. While this may not be effective if you experience a hard freeze for multiple days, it will work for a brief, moderate freeze.
2: Cover the Pond
Use a premade cover, netting, or even bubble wrap to cover the pond. Covering it creates a greenhouse effect that traps the warmth from the sun and prevents the water from freezing.
3: Use a Pond Aerator
The aerator works to create an oxygen-rich pond environment to reduce the risk of freezing while keeping the pond healthy and beautiful. For best results, place the aerator in the shallowest area of the pond since that’s the area that will freeze first.
A deicer can also help keep water moving and prevent freezing.
4: Install a Pond Heater
There are a variety of sizes and types of pond heaters on the market that will prevent a freeze. Some models can work in temperatures as low as -20 degrees. Look for a heater with a thermostat you can turn on and off to use only when you need it.
Need help to prevent your pond from freezing this winter? Turn to the experts at W.P. Law to get the professional advice you need.
