Keep your pond sparkling with pretty oxygenators
Water features are the garden design element with the single most transformative effect (after plants, of course). Yet despite their amazing wildlife value, ever-changing seasonal interest and the mesmerising beauty of their reflections, many newbies are put off by the fear of the crystal clear water in these features turning into a soupy swamp.
Fortunately, there is an underused group of pond plants that will decrease the risk of algal blooms by mopping up both the carbon dioxide and nutrients they need to live. Oxygenators, as their name suggests, in addition to out-competing pond slime, release oxygen into the water, which not only benefits resident fish and tadpoles, but prevents the bacteria that cause pond water to smell. That’s before we even start talking about how stunning many of these plants can be, providing vibrant colour and interest.
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