Ponds revisited! One year on: Hawkley pond restoration

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...

[@jimpeterson8393]

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]

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

[@williammitchell2846]

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

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

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

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

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.

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Thanks for your kind words Tony! Best, Ed

[@MAria-ti1qt]

Always a pleasure Ed 🙏🏼🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Thanks Maria, but the pleasure is all mine! Best, Ed

[@craigsb709]

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

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Thanks for watching and for your kind words! Best, Ed

[@markraven6670]

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]

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

[@ImperialKneazle]

Stunning, really beautiful, thank you for sharing 🙂

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Thanks for your kind words! Best, Ed

[@caralynnolan1185]

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]

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

[@normanaspinwall1584]

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]

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

[@bandolero5068]

Lots of good tips as ever, thanks.

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Thanks as ever for watching and commenting Bandolero! Best, Ed

[@thomasburras]

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

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Thanks Thomas! Best, Ed

[@SunnyDementia]

You britbongs sure love your ponds.

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

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

[@rolanddickson7041]

Looking fantastic Ed have you finished your pond

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

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]

cant wait for the next big project

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Thanks Terry, latest pond build coming out soon-stay posted! Best, Ed

[@BadlydrawnBen]

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

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

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]

Thanks!

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

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

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

@@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.

[@rimirimi32]

Did you ever find a new recruit :)?

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

Are you offering your services?!😜 best, Ed

[@rimirimi32]

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

[@williammitchell2846]

Thanks

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

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]

@@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

[@broman6662]

Gold fish eat duckweed :)

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

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]

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

[@CrystalClearAquatics]

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