Maintenance

The maintenance of a wetlandPOOL doesn’t require water testing, harmful chemicals or much time at all.
Looking after a wetlandPOOL is an exercise in gardening.

Maintenance Plans

While wetlandPOOLS are low-maintenance, we do offer a maintenance service. Seasonal maintenance plans would include the following;
  • Vacuum pools
  • Trim plants
  • Check pumps and fittings
  • Add new plants as required

We also offer maintenance on pumps, water features and other water-related technologies.

Self-Care

Plant Maintenance

  • Cut back plants once a year, ideally in winter or autumn, using secateurs.
  • Remove dead leaves and stems as necessary, just like in a garden.
  • Water lilies rarely need cutting—simply remove unsightly dead leaves or flowers.
  • Oxygenating plants self-regulate, so no removal is needed unless growth is excessive.
  • You can experiment with adding new water plants from nurseries.

Water Level

  • If an automatic top-up system is in place, the water level will regulate itself.
  • Without an automatic system, check the water level weekly to ensure it doesn’t get too low.
  • Use rainwater or borehole water for refilling—grey water is not recommended.

Weekly Tasks

  • Clear the pool weir of leaves or debris.
  • If there’s little debris, consider removing the weir barrier to allow debris to enter the wetland and be filtered.
  • If away for an extended period, remove the weir barrier to avoid blockage and potential overflow.

Monthly Tasks

  • Depending on pool size, location and the amount of dust, vacuum the pool once a month (or so).
  • If the pool is not in use, vacuuming is only necessary for aesthetics.
  • Recommended method: Use a conventional pool pump with a conventional pool vacuum, brush, vacuum hose and leaf catcher.
  • Vacuumed water is either dumped into the wetland or filtered through a sand filter, depending on the pool setup.
  • Vacuuming takes about 30 minutes.
  • An automatic pool cleaner can also be used, but ensure it’s compatible with your system.

Long-term

  • The wetland section may gradually silt up due to dust or inorganic material over time (typically after 15 years).
  • When this happens, drain the wetland, remove the plants, wash the gravel, and replant.