Southeast Iowa Union offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. A healthy pond needs aquatic plants, but too many plants can limit the pond’s use and cause ...

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MONTY Don has warned gardeners with ponds to divide their aquatic plants to prevent overcrowding, boost growth and keep ponds healthy, but there is an important deadline to bear in mind.

He says: "Firstly, make sure you clear out any debris, such as twigs, leaves, and decaying plant matter, to maintain your pond's ecosystem. This prevents oxygen depletion and discourages algae growth, ...