Seasonal Pond Tasks Calendars

Southern Ponds (Zone 9 + 10)
Southern Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, South Carolina and all of Florida

Month

Tasks

Jan - Feb

Mar - Apr

May - June

July - Aug

Sept - Oct

Nov - Dec

Net Leaves and Debris out of the Pond - add Beneficial Bacteria
Remove Growth on Rocks and Waterfall with Rock Cleaner
Add Barley Product to prevent stringy Growth
Observe Pond Fish for Sores & Parasite - add Medication if needed
Test and adjust pH and other Pond Water Values if necessary

Clean & Check Pond Pumps in anticipation of hot Weather ahead
Boost Beneficial Bacteria- Clean Rocks & Waterfalls if needed
Add Barley Product to prevent stringy stuff growing
Switch to Summer Food once the Water Temperature is 70+ degrees
Prune, repot and fertilize Pond Plants - Provide Spawning Area

Add Barley Product to prevent Stringy Growth - Boost Beneficial Bacteria
Provide Areas for Spawning using Plants.
Step up Pond Fish feeding Schedule
Test and adjust Pond Water
Observe Pond Fish for Sores and Parasite - medicate if necessary

Check Water Temperature & stop feeding Pond Fish if 85+ degrees
Boost Beneficial Bacteria - Add Barley Product
Fertilize Pond Plants

Step up Pond Fish feeding Schedule
Stop fertilizing Pond Plants
Boost Bacteria - Add Barley Product

Net Leaves and Debris out of the Pond - add Beneficial Bacteria
Step down Feeding Schedule - prune and/or repot Pond Plants
Observe Pond Fish for Sores & Parasite - medicate if necessary

Spring, Summer, Fall, Autumn and Winter maintenance for Florida and Southern Ponds

Midwest Ponds (Zone 6,7,8)

Month

Tasks

Jan - Feb

Mar - Apr

May - June

July - Aug

Sept - Oct

Nov - Dec

Add Cold Weather Beneficial Bacteria
Add Barley Product to prevent stringy Growth

Boost Beneficial Bacteria -Add Barley Product to prevent stringy stuff
Remove Growth on Rocks and Waterfall with Rock Cleaner
Start Pond Fish feeding Schedule - Start Pond Filters
Prune, repot & fertilize Pond Plants -
Provide Spawning Area using Pond Plants
Observe Pond Fish for Sores and Parasite - medicate if necessary

Add Barley Product to prevent Stringy Growth - Boost Benefial Bacteria
Provide Areas for Spawning using Pond Plants .
Clean & Check Pond Pumps in anticipation of hot Weather ahead
Switch to Summer Food once the Water Temperature is 70+ degrees

Check Water Temperature & stop feeding Pond Fish if 85+ degrees
Boost Beneficial Bacteria - Add Barley Product - Fertilize Pond Plants
Clean Rocks & Waterfalls if needed - Fertilize Pond Plants

Switch to Cool Weather Pond Fish Food
Stop fertilizing Pond Plants -Boost Bacteria - Add Barley Product
Observe Pond Fish for Sores & Parasite - medicate if necessary

Test and adjust Pond Water - Add Barley Product
Net Leaves and Debris out of the Pond - add Winter Beneficial Bacteria
Stop feeding Fish when water temp is below 45 degrees
Net the Pond - add De-Icer and Air Pump - Winterize Pond Filters

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