How to prepare your water feature for fall and winter

Here at Nicola’s Garden art, clients often ask us how they should prepare their water features for fall and winter. So, we decided to put together a little guide.

The method very much depends on the type of water feature you have installed.  In this post we’ve covered the most popular products used in our garden installations.

Ponds

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Beautiful pond

When it comes to winterizing your pond, we thought we’d leave it to the experts! This excellent video from the folks over at Aquascape will show you exactly how to prepare your pond for fall and winter.

How to prepare your pond for fall and winter

Bubbling Urn

If you’re looking for information on how to winterize your bubbling urn, this one is easy!

Remove the pump, clean it and place it in a frost-free area to avoid damage from freezing temperatures.

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Bubbling Urn Water Feature

The whole of the base unit is designed to withstand freezing temperatures, so there really is no requirement to do anything beyond removing the pump.

However, to protect the longevity of the exterior colour, we recommended investing in a cover.

 

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