❄️Best Pond Care for a Healthy Winter❄️

Ken Lain, The Top 10 Gardener here! As temperatures drop, remember your pond! Fish and pumps are at risk when water features freeze. Remove leaves and debris to prevent a toxic buildup under the ice, which can harm your fish. A simple, affordable pond heater keeps a hole open in the ice, allowing for essential gas exchange. Don't forget to protect your irrigation valves and backflow preventers with a layer of mulch or heat tape. This simple step can save you from costly repairs in the spring. Taking care of these often overlooked areas ensures a healthy pond and a worry-free winter. Subscribe for Top 10 Gardener updates! https://themountaingardener.podbean.com/ ❄️Ken Lain, The Top 10 Gardener #WattersGardenCenter, #WattersGardencenterAZ, #Top10Gardener, #GardeningTips, #MountainGardenerPodcast, #kedj, #pondcare, #winterpond, #waterfeature, #gardeningtips, #kenlain