Well not really but as the summer months approach we can expect a warm summer here in Central Florida. Our outdoor ponds are going to face a tough year if we don't take some preventative steps now.
In Orlando we had the worst winter we have experienced in 13 years (that's what the weatherman said anyways)and that means that most of us have lost a great deal of the aquatic plants we have nurtured for years.
These plants are important to the health of your pond and we need to replace them as soon as possible.
Why are they so important?
Aquatic plants play a vitial role in the nitrogen cycle of your pond.
They provide shelter for your fish.
They compete with algae for nutrients in the water.
They filter the water by converting fish waste into plant food.
Get the idea why they are important? And I haven't even started talking about the beneficial oxygen they provide and what that means to your pond.
Have more questions about aquatic plants? Come see us on April 9th and 10th for Water Garden Weekend, 100s of aquatic plants available ... over 30 varieties.
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Next Blog........ Beneficial Bacteria and what it means to your pond !
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