Backyard Pond Maintenance

An experienced real estate broker in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, Larry J Ansell is President of Lazarus Realty Services. Outside of work, Larry Ansell strives to learn outdoor hobbies like gardening and to start a fish pond.

Caring for a backyard pond entails several types of maintenance at once to ensure the fish and plant species within thrive. One task that should occur often is removing debris like leaves from nearby trees, uneaten fish food, and any dead plants living in the pond. The decay of these materials will release toxins into the ecosystem. Vacuuming up debris from the bottom of the pond, pruning any nearby terrestrial plants, and during fall, installing nets supplemented by mats can catch leaves before they fall in the water.

Another common problem faced by backyard ponds is algae growth. Although a small amount of algae is acceptable, an excessive amount or an algae bloom will also harm any native organisms by rendering the water toxic. Organic algaecides can remedy the issue, alongside shading the pond surface with aquatic plants or carefully-pruned terrestrial ones. Cleaning add-ons like pumps and fountains, common algae growth locations, can also reduce its spread.

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