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GARDEN
GARDEN

Where stronger circulation is needed, the Waterhouse Pond Pump 1200L / h does the heavier work. It suits larger ponds, or ponds with more planting and fish, and helps with circulation, filtration and fountain applications. The result is a cleaner, healthier environment that is easier to maintain over time.

KEEP MOSQUITOES IN CHECK

Mosquitoes are one of the first worries people associate with a pond, but a balanced pond is usually far less of a problem than neglected standing water elsewhere in the garden. Mosquitoes prefer still, stagnant water. That is why circulation helps so much.

Dragonflies and other natural predators also tend to arrive once the pond settles in, which helps keep mosquito numbers down.

A pond with moving water, good planting and healthy insect activity is less likely to become a breeding spot. Dragonflies and other natural predators also tend to arrive once the pond settles in, which helps keep mosquito numbers down. Regularly removing decaying leaves and plant matter also makes a difference.

CLEAR WATER NEEDS BALANCE

Green water and blanket weed usually point to an imbalance rather than a single problem. Too much sunlight, too much organic waste, not enough planting or poor circulation can all tip the system in the wrong direction. That is why the best approach is usually to correct the cause rather than chase a quick fix.

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