How Do You Clean A Small Outdoor Pond?
Keeping an outdoor pond clean and the water clear might be easier than you think. Keep in mind that it is unnecessary to keep emptying a small outdoor garden pond on a regular basis to clean it. Just a little maintenance once every week or two can keep your pond sparkling clean. Purchasing an inexpensive pond vacuum that works off your garden hose can be a lifesaver. This article will pertain to cleaning a pond that does not contain fish. On a bi-weekly basis perform the following steps: Turn off the electricity to your pond. Remove the pond pump and filter box. Open up the box and remove any debris that accumulated in the box. Some small pumps have the filter directly connected to the pump without a box. If this is the case just remove the whole setup. Hose the pump and box down with water to remove any scum that may be on either. Clean the hose that attaches to the pump also. Remove any leaves that have accumulated on the surface of your pond or waterfall. Once leaves make it into th
