The lower pond is, once again, teeming with interest. I am happy to say that the division of the water lilies and their re-potting has been a total success. However, with the lily pads and oxygenating plants there is a danger that the pond could get a little over crowded.
I like to aim for approximately half the surface area of the main pool to be clear of vegetation. This seems an ideal ratio for the health of the plants and the wildlife who share the environment in this corner of the garden. In practice it means regularly spending a couple of minutes to redress the balance, mostly with the extraction of excess weed and any lily pad that has passed its best.
Top tip: although it only takes a few moments to tidy up the pond keep on top of the job otherwise the bindweed and duck weed can build up into a nuisance.
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