We provide a dedicated pond cleaning service for homeowners in Horsham, Haywards Heath, Worthing and the surrounding area. The techniques we carry out are designed to alleviate hassle and promote a clean and healthy environment. Our experts further enhance the thriving aesthetics of West Sussex garden ponds by planting an alluring selection of flora and fauna.
Pond Cleaning
Cleaning Pond Pumps and Filters
It is important to ensure pond pumps and filters remain clean because they are prone to blockages. We provide pond cleaning services when Horsham, Haywards Heath and Worthing customers encounter such problems. Our team recommends pond cleaning duties should take place during autumn and winter seasons, which is when clogs from fallen debris are common.
At Pond Restoration & Maintenance Ltd, we are experienced in cleaning pond pumps and filters, which should only be administered with rain or pond water. This is because flushing filter units with tap water will remove the bacteria which is needed to maintain an eco-balance in garden ponds. Only chlorine-free water should be used for pond cleaning at your Horsham, Haywards Heath, Worthing or West Sussex property.
Pond Cleaning Checklist
- Firstly, garden ponds are completely drained
- Temporary facilities are used to comfortably contain fish
- Fish are checked for signs of parasites and cleaned
- Safe pond water with healthy bacteria is retained
- Any sludge, green water, algae and aquatic waste is removed
- We ensure healthy plants are well maintained
- Blanket weeds are treated and disposed of
- Thorough pond cleaning, including the lining and drains, is carried out at your Horsham, Haywards Heath, Worthing or West Sussex property
- Pond repairs and replacements are carried out for worn linings
- Any additional water features are cleaned and repaired, such as waterfalls
- We clean, repair or replace faulty filtration units or pond pumps
- Our team refills garden ponds with fresh, dechlorinated water
- We double-check the pond pumps and filters are working properly
- The quality of the water will be tested
- Finally, we restock healthy, clean fishes
Planting
In addition to cleaning garden ponds for domestic customers in Horsham, Haywards Heath and Worthing, we improve the overall aesthetic of your outdoor space. Our team discusses the ideal native or non-native plant life to complement your West Sussex garden.
Here is a selection of the aquatic plants that are ideal for West Sussex gardens:
Native Plants
- Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris)
- Double Marsh Marigold (Caltha flora plena)
- Yellow Iris (Pseudacorus bastardii)
- Lesser Spearwort (Ranunculus flammula)
Non-Native Plants
- Variagated Grass (Phalaris arundinacea picta – var. Feezy)
- Variegated Iris (Iris Laevigata variegate)
- White Iris (Iris laevigata – var. Snowdrift)
- Purple Iris (Iris Sentosa)
- Candelabra Primula
- Kaffir Lily (Shizostylis coccinea)
- American Water Iris (Iris versicolor – var. Snowdrift Iris)
- Water Lily-Light pink (Nymphaea Mrs Richmond)
- Carex Bowles Golden
- Chameleon (Houttuynia cordata variegate)
- Lance Leaved Pickerel Weed (Pontederia lanceolate)
- Pickerel Weed (Pontederia cordata)