Don't forget to check your pond's water level this summer. You'll also want to check the skimmer.
Give your pond TLC this summer Your water feature is the calm center of your landscape, providing relaxation and enjoyment in your outdoor living space. Make sure you keep it happy, too, with some summer maintenance.
You'll want to check the water level at least once per week, and more often if it’s very hot. The ideal level is about one inch below the skimmer box hole. This water level allows the skimmer box to accept larger debris in the net for disposal.
Expect to lose some water from waterfall splash and evaporation. However, if you lose three to four inches of water in a 24-hour period for three consecutive days, you have a leak. Check the skimmer every two to three weeks throughout the summer, and empty the net of large debris. Remove the filter mats and clean them off with a hose.
Don’t clean the waterfall box until autumn. If you clean the waterfall box in the summer, you’ll destroy beneficial bacteria in the lava rocks and filter mats. Enjoy your water feature all summer long.
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