A pond at a summer cottage - difficulties in use
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The pond at the summer cottage looks unusually beautiful. Everyone would like to become the owner of such a reservoir, in which fish swim, water gurgles ... In order to make such a miracle on the site, you need to make a lot of effort and have a sufficient amount of money, since this is not a cheap pleasure. After the pond has become ready, filled with water, and it seems that the goal has been achieved, you can face various difficulties.
A pond at a summer cottage: water bloom as the main difficulty
Pond at their summer cottage: photo
Along with the onset of spring, trees begin to bloom, respectively, pollen from all neighboring trees accumulates in a thick layer on the surface of the water. On top of that, algae begin to bloom from the sun's rays. Aquatic plants that purify water, after sleep, are not yet able to fully perform their function. In order to avoid this, a skimmer is needed to clean the surface of the pond.
The frogs laid their eggs
Frogs lay their eggs along the shore of the pond. It happens that the entire reservoir is covered with a layer of caviar. Then mosquitoes appear.
Fish will help get rid of caviar and mosquitoes. Therefore, in the summer, they can not be fed. In winter, it is best to send the fish to winter in a barrel or aquarium, since they will not be able to winter in a pond. In this case, the container must be supplied with oxygen, and do not forget about changing the water.
It is necessary to control the reproduction of fish, since if they are not whimsical and live in good conditions, they multiply very quickly. This can lead to pollution of the reservoir, as well as to eating plants.
A pond at a summer cottage and green water
Pond at their summer cottage: photo
In the heat, the reservoir blooms quite strongly. The water becomes green due to small algae, which cannot be caught even with a small net. No more than 5 hours a day, the pond should be in the sun, the rest of the time - in the shade. For this, you can use trees, a canopy, water lilies.
If the pond at the summer cottage has bloomed, you can replace some of the green water with clean water. For this, it is better not to use water from the well (there is no oxygen and a lot of nitrates in it). This will lead to even more water bloom. If there are animals in your pond, then only special chemicals are used. They are not enough for a long time. You should not plant trees near the pond, as foliage will fall into it in the fall.
Country pond on the site - regeneration zone
Pond at their summer cottage: photo
In a reservoir, in a shallow water area, it is necessary to plant aquatic plants. This is the regeneration zone. The presence of such a zone contributes to the purification of water from debris, as well as supplying it with oxygen.To additionally supply water with oxygen, fountains or waterfalls are installed at the point where water is supplied to the regeneration zone. In the event that there is no filter, then such a zone should be the same in area as the area of the main reservoir. The filter must correspond to the volume of the reservoir, as well as, preferably, the presence of an ultraviolet lamp. It is not worth saving on it. It must be periodically cleaned of dirt, and in winter it is better to clean it.
Making a pond at their summer cottage and cleaning from the nile
Pond at their summer cottage: photo
Regardless of the filter, plaque still settles in the pond at the summer cottage, which must be removed. For such purposes, a vacuum cleaner is used. In the spring, water is pumped out of the reservoir and cleaned.You can also use a mini high pressure washer. It will make cleaning much easier. If the pond has not been cleaned in the fall, then in the spring all the living creatures remaining in it will decompose and emit a smell. Therefore, it is better to do the cleaning on time.
Preparing plants for a summer cottage pond for wintering
Pond at their summer cottage: photo
Many plants should also be prepared for wintering. To do this, they are lowered to a depth and all the foliage is cut off. All this is done in the cold autumn period.
Making a pond at a summer cottage: video
Thus, if you plan to make a pond at your summer cottage, you will need: a submersible pump, a filter, a skimmer, a set of nets of different sections. Such equipment costs a lot, therefore it is quite expensive to maintain a pond, but all this compensates for its beauty. Take care of your pond and it will delight you for a long time.
