PONDS!

April is a great time to thin out crowded water lillies especially is they haven't been flowering. Lift the plant out of the water and wash off soil and debris then cut off the young rhizomes (horizontal stem of a plant that often sends out roots and shoots from its nodes) from the edge of the plant. Repot these in aquatic compost in an aquatic net pot. Cover the surface with pea gravel and then place in shallow water until new growth appears when it can then be moved to correct depth.

Also don't forget to remove your blanket weed!

For all equipment and further advice visit your local aquatic centre like St Bridget Nurseries, Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary, Exeter 01392 876281.