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reeds or pipes in the deepest end of the pond with one end of the bundle sticking straight up into the air.
Now that you’ve prepared for winter, don’t neglect to visit your pond to enjoy its winter beauty. The fish will often come up under the ice and you can see them slowly moving about. Plan new additons to the pond while all the plants are dormant.
You can also leave a weighted ball floating on the surface. When ice forms, remove the ball and pump out 1 to 2 inches of water from under the ice sheet. This has two effects. First, the hole will not refreeze as there is no water in contact with the ice. Second, the air space will act as an insulator and the water temperature will actually rise several degrees.
If Ice Freezes, Use Heat Pan
To Gently Melt Through
If you discover that your pond has iced over even with these precautions, do not hit the ice to break it. Place a heated pan of water on the iced surface to gently melt through. Be sure to tie a string to the handle to retrieve the pot.
(Dr. Diane Relf is a horticulture specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virgin ia Tech.)
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