Pond Preparation for Autumn & Winter

Name: Pond Preparation for Autumn & Winter
Start: 2024-10-06T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-10-06T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Lurvey Home & Garden Center

Schedule

Sun Oct 06 2024 at 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Lurvey Home & Garden Center | Des Plaines, IL

Time to prepare your pond for autumn and winter! The Aquatics Department of Lurvey invites you to a comprehensive class on preparing your p
About this Event

Time to prepare your pond for autumn and winter!
The Aquatics Department of Lurvey invites you to a comprehensive class on preparing your pond for the autumn and winter seasons. Ann & Josh will cover essential topics to help you maintain a healthy pond through the colder months, including:
-Preparation for pond plants.
-Pond netting.
-Using wheatgerm fish food
-Cold water bacteria and enzymes.
-Removing fallen leaves and organic debris.
-Deciding to bring annuals and fish indoors.
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We’ll also discuss preventative measures for winter:
-Deicing methods (water pump, air pump, deicer).
-Dealing with and preventing sick or dying fish.
-Deciding to leave the waterfall on or off.
-Stratification vs. destratification.
-Small ponds vs. larger Ponds in the winter.
-Various approaches to pond overwintering.
-Tips and tricks for a successful autumn and winter season.
Everyone is welcome, whether you’re an experienced pondkeeper of many years or new to the subject.

Attendees will get a 25% OFF coupon for aquatic products and a small surprise near the end. Engage with staff, ask questions, and share your own experience and insight throughout the class.