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.