Ponds revisited! One year on: Hawkley pond restoration

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  • Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
  • Ed from crystal clear aquatics pays a visit to a pond restored one year previously, to check on how it’s establishing and to perform some seasonal maintenance!
    Original build links;
    Hawkley pond restoration: “The curvy pond!”
    • Hawkley pond restorati...
    Hawkley pond restoration: “The curvy pond” part #2 completion
    • Hawkley pond restorati...

КОМЕНТАРІ • 43

  • @jimpeterson8393
    @jimpeterson8393 Рік тому +2

    Im just a dumb american.... I truly enjoy your videos. You take the time to explain in detail. Very much appreciated. Your voice is comforting, and easy to listen to.

    • @CrystalClearAquatics
      @CrystalClearAquatics  Рік тому

      Hi Jim, really kind of you to say so- a change from the usual comments that I talk too much😂
      Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
      Best,
      Ed

  • @craigsb709
    @craigsb709 Рік тому +1

    Great pond - so much better than those sterile bath tubs over stocked with koi

  • @MrTonyPiscatelle
    @MrTonyPiscatelle Рік тому +3

    You're very welcome Ed. But you deserve the thanks for providing us viewers with great content in your videos not to mention no vulgar language in the videos so all ages can watch. I remember this pond overhaul. It looks really nice and as you stated it appears like its been there for years I appreciate your knowledge of the eco systems in and around the ponds, very informative.

  • @williammitchell2846
    @williammitchell2846 Рік тому +3

    Absolutely love watching your pond's revisited, Great to see how all the plats come back to life

    • @CrystalClearAquatics
      @CrystalClearAquatics  Рік тому +1

      Thanks William, I get immense satisfaction and enjoyment going back to ponds I’ve worked on to see how they’re establishing and its great I can share this with others!
      Best,
      Ed

  • @markraven6670
    @markraven6670 Рік тому +2

    Great video ed as always love watching your revisit to the ponds you have done when you doing yours 😁 thank you for sharing your knowledge about ponds and plants look forward to your next video take care and be safe

    • @CrystalClearAquatics
      @CrystalClearAquatics  Рік тому

      Thanks Mark, always a pleasure! Currently working again on my pond- watch this space…!
      Best,
      Ed

  • @MAria-ti1qt
    @MAria-ti1qt Рік тому +1

    Always a pleasure Ed 🙏🏼🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

  • @ImperialKneazle
    @ImperialKneazle Рік тому +1

    Stunning, really beautiful, thank you for sharing 🙂

  • @caralynnolan1185
    @caralynnolan1185 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge about pond plants, it's so helpful! Especially discussions about iris appearance/ care and the purpose/ benefits of oxygenators.

    • @CrystalClearAquatics
      @CrystalClearAquatics  Рік тому

      You’re welcome Caralyn and thank you for watching and commenting!
      Best,
      Ed

  • @SunnyDementia
    @SunnyDementia Рік тому +1

    You britbongs sure love your ponds.

    • @CrystalClearAquatics
      @CrystalClearAquatics  Рік тому

      Everyone should have a pond😉 thanks for watching and commenting!
      Best,
      Ed

  • @bandolero5068
    @bandolero5068 Рік тому +1

    Lots of good tips as ever, thanks.

  • @normanaspinwall1584
    @normanaspinwall1584 Рік тому +2

    Hi Ed, nice to see Hawley again, looks great especially on the long shot when you was using the cloverleaf with the large Hydranger on the left of the shot, your tip on removing spent waterlilly flowers is good l have expierienced the oil slick in the past.

    • @CrystalClearAquatics
      @CrystalClearAquatics  Рік тому

      Thanks as ever for watching and commenting Norman and hope you’ve got your new pump up and running!
      Best,
      Ed

  • @rolanddickson7041
    @rolanddickson7041 Рік тому +1

    Looking fantastic Ed have you finished your pond

    • @CrystalClearAquatics
      @CrystalClearAquatics  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Roland, thats a good question and sadly the answer to that is, er…no! However I’m working on it currently so watch this space!!
      Thanks for watching and commenting!
      Best,
      Ed

  • @terrylogan8864
    @terrylogan8864 Рік тому

    cant wait for the next big project

  • @thomasburras
    @thomasburras Рік тому

    Looks amazing! Maturing nicely. I'd love a pond like that.

  • @BadlydrawnBen
    @BadlydrawnBen Рік тому +1

    Have you thought about trying the Greg witstock aquascape ecosystems method?

    • @CrystalClearAquatics
      @CrystalClearAquatics  Рік тому

      Hi Ben, thanks for watching and commenting- wasn’t really familiar with Greg, but now you’ve mentioned him I’ve started checking out his work and its excellent! Thanks for introducing him to me!
      Best,
      Ed

  • @MrTonyPiscatelle
    @MrTonyPiscatelle Рік тому

    Thanks!

    • @CrystalClearAquatics
      @CrystalClearAquatics  Рік тому

      Tony!! As ever thank you so much for your kind donation and for consistently watching and commenting on my videos!
      Best regards,
      Ed

    • @MrTonyPiscatelle
      @MrTonyPiscatelle Рік тому

      @@CrystalClearAquatics I really enjoy your work Ed . Where else could we go and get real information and a hands on pond build tutorial. This is my go to You Tube channel.
      It reminds me of TV shows from 1990's ponds and gardens etc on PBS But the shows originate from the UK and surrounding areas. Keep up the awesome work.

  • @williammitchell2846
    @williammitchell2846 Рік тому

    Thanks

    • @CrystalClearAquatics
      @CrystalClearAquatics  Рік тому +1

      William thank you so much for your very kind super thanks donation- really very generous of you! Glad you’ve enjoyed the vids!
      Best,
      Ed

    • @williammitchell2846
      @williammitchell2846 Рік тому

      @@CrystalClearAquatics you are more than welcome, I've not been subscribed with you for long, but I've spent hour's going through your previous videos, absolutely fantastic I've loved every second of them, will look forward to your next video.
      All the best Bill

  • @rimirimi32
    @rimirimi32 Рік тому +1

    Did you ever find a new recruit :)?

    • @CrystalClearAquatics
      @CrystalClearAquatics  Рік тому

      Are you offering your services?!😜
      best,
      Ed

    • @rimirimi32
      @rimirimi32 Рік тому

      Definitely up for a career change 😂! I live in east Sussex

  • @broman6662
    @broman6662 5 місяців тому +1

    Gold fish eat duckweed :)

    • @CrystalClearAquatics
      @CrystalClearAquatics  4 місяці тому

      Hi there, thanks for watching and commenting. Although some goldfish and koi may consume small quantities of the smaller delicate young duckweed plants, if conditions are favourable for the plant it will quickly colonise and take over the entire pond surface. I work on many ponds with duckweed issues, most of which house goldfish and other cyprinids, and have had no positive impact on the pesky plant. The only reliable method of control is manual removal. Some people say grass carp are a natural duckweed control, however in my experience grass carp will happily eat most of the other pond plants as well!
      Best,
      Ed

  • @ianstewartbrown5308
    @ianstewartbrown5308 Рік тому +1

    New Zealand Pygmy weed now invading the lakes of the Lake District

    • @CrystalClearAquatics
      @CrystalClearAquatics  Рік тому

      Thanks for the insight- I’m not surprised sadly, it really is incredibly invasive. Thanks for watching and commenting!
      Best,
      Ed