Autumn Pond Maintenance: Tips to Keep Your Water Clear

As autumn settles in across Manchester, falling leaves can turn your pond water brown, often caused by tannins released from decaying organic material. Known as “tea-coloured water,” this common seasonal issue can be easily managed with a few simple steps.

Ensure your pond stays healthy by regularly skimming leaves from the surface using a mechanical pond skimmer. This will prevent debris from sinking and causing discoloration or sludge build-up. Check areas around lily pads and water plants, where fallen leaves can accumulate and be missed by the skimmer.

If your pond water remains discoloured, consider using treatments like Clear for Ponds or Activated Pond Carbon to restore clarity. For sludge on the pond floor, sludge removers can help break down organic matter. Routine cleaning throughout autumn will ensure clean, healthy water and happy fish.

With just a few minutes of maintenance each week, you can enjoy your pond through crisp, bright autumn days, free from the worry of brown water.

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