new pond ambition

Algae grows rapidly at this time of the year and it was probably on the plants.
The stuff you have there may control it but it won't work quickly and it won't be fool proof.
Think of the pond as part of your garden.
Is your garden totally weed free?
You have to live with some things and just control them as best you can.

 

Many thanks for your reply. OK I didn't expect it after what I went through with the old pond.
Should I make improvements?
Thanks

 

Water plus sunlight equals algae, its a fact, you could poison the water with an algaecide but you wont grow any plants in it if you do, and it wouldn't be wildlife friendly.

 

thanks what advice could i have over my pond and pessky cats as we are fed up with them thanks for your advice

 

just a update of pond not sure how many plants to put in there are approx 25 so far and we seem to have 2 plants that wont stay down not even with stone on top ??

 

Hi I am trying to create a exit for my pond. I have looked at advice and tried to create but not sure if it's right. And I think the problem will be the down drop as its around 20 inch high some one said about a bridge but vision of a bridge don't think it would work thanks for your help and advice

 

I cant see why the water level is so low?

 

The water level is 2 to 3 inch down from wooden boards and all so we felt if the water is to high then there would not be much of a water fall without raising the feature

 

just a update to pond area now has 10 goldfish

 

our first critter to our wildlife pond

 

This is exciting news, Gizmo . I couldn't see who has arrived from your picture?

 

Hi we got our first dragonfly. It's on the plant that is up in the air

 

Ah, I see it!! How wonderful for you and great for the pond. Well done

 

Thanks but to be honest I would not been able to do our pond with out everyone's help and advice.. Thankyou

 

That's what we are here for . And, you did all the hard work of actually bringing all the help and advice together and building the pond, so give yourself credit for what you've achieved