Keep leaves, debris, and unwanted pond visitors out while allowing your pond to breathe. DeWitt Deluxe Pond Netting provides a durable, lightweight barrier for garden ponds, koi ponds, and backyard water features. It is especially useful during fall leaf season, when organic debris can quickly collect in the water and create additional maintenance and cleanup.
Made from UV-treated polyethylene with bonded strands, this pond netting is designed for extended outdoor use. Its fine 1/4-inch openings help catch leaves and debris while still allowing sunlight, air, and moisture to pass through. When properly installed and secured over the pond, the netting can also help discourage herons, birds, and other predators from reaching your fish.
Why Use Pond Netting?
Leaves and other organic material that sink into a pond can begin to decompose, adding to seasonal maintenance and making spring cleanup more difficult. Installing pond netting before heavy leaf fall helps catch debris before it reaches the water.
- Helps keep ponds cleaner: Catches falling leaves and outdoor debris before they enter the water.
- Helps protect pond fish: Creates a physical barrier that can help discourage birds and other predators.
- Fine mesh openings: Help capture debris while allowing air, sunlight, and moisture to pass through.
- UV-treated construction: Designed for extended outdoor use.
- Lightweight and reusable: Easy to install, remove, fold, and store between seasons.
Available Sizes
Choose a size that extends beyond the edges of your pond so the netting can be securely anchored around the perimeter.
How to Choose the Right Size
Measure the longest and widest points of the area you want to cover, including irregular edges around the pond. Select a net that extends beyond those measurements so you have enough material around the perimeter for a secure installation.
Installation & Seasonal Care
Stretch the netting across the pond and secure it around the perimeter using an anchoring method appropriate for your landscape. For fish ponds, keeping the netting supported above the water surface can help reduce sagging while maintaining a stronger barrier between fish and potential predators.
- Position the netting so it covers the entire pond.
- Leave enough material beyond the pond edge for secure anchoring.
- Keep the net reasonably taut and supported above the water whenever possible.
- Remove accumulated leaves and debris during periods of heavy leaf fall.
- At the end of the season, clean and dry the netting before folding and storing it away from direct sunlight.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deluxe Pond Netting used for?
It is designed to help prevent leaves and other debris from entering the pond while also creating a protective barrier that can help deter birds and other predators from reaching fish.
What size are the mesh openings?
The fine mesh is designed to catch leaves and other debris while still allowing air, sunlight, and moisture to pass through.
Will the netting block sunlight or air from the pond?
No. The open mesh design allows sunlight, air, and moisture to pass through while helping prevent larger debris from entering the water.
How do I choose the right net size?
Measure the longest and widest points of your pond and select a size that extends beyond those measurements. Extra material around the perimeter makes the net easier to position and secure.
Can this netting help protect koi and other pond fish?
Yes. When installed securely and kept above the water surface, pond netting can help create a physical barrier against herons, birds, and other predators. It should be considered a deterrent rather than a guarantee against every predator.
Can Deluxe Pond Netting be reused?
Yes. The UV-treated construction is intended for outdoor use, and the netting can be removed, stored, and reused for future seasons.
Should I remove leaves that collect on top of the net?
Yes. Periodically removing accumulated leaves and debris helps prevent excess weight from causing the netting to sag toward the pond surface.
Does installation hardware come with the netting?
Stakes, ties, and other anchoring hardware are not listed as included with the netting. Choose an installation method appropriate for your pond and surrounding landscape.
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