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For these reasons, snails are possibly one of the best ways to control blanket weed in a way which is safe to the ecosystem. Pond snails will eat some blanketweed, amongst other algaes.

The garden felt can be used as a duvet (for plants, not people). You can wrap the felt round your pots to make a cosy home for the plants, layer it over the roots for a bit of extra warmth or go crazy and layer it over entire plants to keep them snug and warm during the winter! When planting pond plants, use aquatic planting soil or sieved garden topsoil from ground that hasn’t been manured or top dressed. By growing more plants there will be fewer available nutrients to the algae Take care when applying fertiliserto nearby lawns – only feed if essential and use the minimum effective dose,to avoid any excess nutrients running into the pond Pond Maintenance: Proper pond maintenance practices, such as regular debris removal, avoiding overfeeding of fish, and reducing nutrient inputs, can help prevent the buildup of excess nutrients that can fuel the growth of blanket weeds. Implementing good pond maintenance practices can be an essential long-term strategy for preventing blanket weed infestation. It’s important to note that the effectiveness of these solutions may vary depending on various factors, such as the size of the pond, the severity of the blanket weed infestation, and the overall pond conditions. It’s recommended to carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions and consider consulting with a pond professional for tailored advice on controlling blanket weed in your specific pond.

Like all plants, algae require oxygen when not photosynthesising. Algae will consume a large amount of the pond’s oxygen levels that your fish and pond plants need to survive. Creating more competition for oxygen, the algae will create an unhealthy environment within your pond. Hinders Sunlight

Did you ever grow cress on paper towels? If you haven’t you should give it a go, it’s fun! Growing seeds on large pieces of felt takes the process up a whole gear and gives your little seeds the perfect start to life! There are around 20,000 different algae forms with over 500 species under the umbrella of blanket weed or string algae as it is also known. Plant your seeds within the sheep wool felt and let them germinate and grow a little bit. Once they've grown a little bit, pull off the pieces of wool where the seed has grown and plant it outside! Or just plant the whole piece into a bed for instant cover. What exactly can I use your 100% natural sheep wool garden felt for? Blanketweed can also provide plenty of cover for young fish and other small creatures, preventing predation from larger pond mates and allowing an ecosystem to form. We have a 60-day return policy, which means you have 60 days after receiving your item to return it.

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While it is common knowledge that plants and algae consume Co2 and release O2, they actually only do this during the day, or at times where light is present. Soft, acidic water conducts oxygen poorly, inviting more Co2, further dropping the pH and making the pond less habitable for goldfish. Ensure all plants in your pond are healthy and thriving. This may seem like a simple step, but it can differentiate between a healthy and an unhealthy pond. The list is endless! Customers are always telling us about a new way they have used our sheep wool garden felt but here are a few of our favourite ways:

Once it has multiplied, blanket weed can do precisely that and blanket the whole pond surface. This covering stops the submerged plants within your pond from getting the sunlight they require to live. Ruins The Look Of Your Pond With large ponds and lakes, it may be best to bring in professionals – go tothe National Association of AgriculturalContractors(select ‘find a contractor and 'aquatic weed control’) or Complete Weed Control. Using ultrasound Tap water is rich in minerals, so avoid using this to fill or top up a pond where possible and use collected rainwater instead It consumes large amounts of oxygen from pond water. This creates a harmful environment because aquatic plants and fish are forced to compete with it for oxygen. Especially in summer, when pond oxygen levels are low. 4. Deprives Pond Plants Capillary matting is an excellent way of using water efficiently in the garden or greenhouse. Have you noticed that sometimes when you water your pots, the water gushes straight through? This is often worst with drier plants, exacerbating the problem since the water escapes rather than soaking into the soil.There are hundreds of different types of algae that can grow in ponds, somesuspended in the water, others spreading across the surface in long fibres. The main signs to look for are: Oxygen Depletion: Blanket weed can also contribute to oxygen depletion in the pond. During the day, blanket weed produces oxygen through photosynthesis. However, at night, it consumes oxygen through respiration, and dense mats of blanket weed can rapidly deplete oxygen levels in the water, potentially leading to oxygen stress or even fish kills. This can be particularly problematic in warm weather or during periods of low oxygen availability, such as in the winter when the pond may be covered by ice. If you’ve used a treatment to remove blanket weed from your pond, then you must create the right balance in your pond after this. If you fail to do this, you can guarantee the problem will reoccur.

Nutrient Competition: Blanket weed thrives on excess nutrients, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus, which are released into the water from decaying organic matter, fish waste, and other sources. When blanket weed grows in abundance, they can outcompete other aquatic plants for these nutrients, depriving them of the resources they need to grow and thrive. This can disrupt the balance of the pond ecosystem, leading to a decline in the diversity and health of other aquatic plants and animals.To treat submerged Blanket Weed, we suggest you use Algae Klear Xtra, which is a liquid treatment that will be more effective at travelling down to where the submerged Blanket Weed has anchored itself to, also killing it and cutting off it off from its environment which then allows you to again, safely remove it from the pond.