This is how it thrives best

Plant reeds in the pond

The reeds are extremely rampant. Hence, it is advisable to use it with a Rhizome barrier to provide.
You can reed z. B. put in the water with a mesh basket and thus prevent it from spreading. If the reeds are planted in the ground, e.g. B. on the bank, should one Root lock can be used.
Otherwise, you run the risk of the reeds spreading over the entire pond and making it difficult for you need to remove.

Maintain the reeds in the pond

Reeds are quite frugal and if they are standing with their feet in the water you hardly need to pay any attention to them. The nutrients in the pond should be enough so that you can also rely on one Fertilize can do without.
Only once a year is reed tending to be a little laborious: it has to be done in the spring after the winter break cut back will.
It is important that the reeds do not sprout at the time of pruning. Cut the stalks back to just above the surface of the water so that the reeds can sprout freshly green.

Hibernate reeds in the pond

Reeds are basically hardy, and this also applies to reeds in garden ponds. However, you should take a few precautions to protect the reeds from frost and moisture damage. Before the reeds into the Hibernation go, tie the stalks together at the top; this protects the plant from moisture and cold. In addition, you should definitely not use scissors before winter! The pruning is only done after winter.
If you live in a very cold area, where temperatures can be below -20 degrees and / or your garden pond is quite small, so it If the reed is completely frozen, it may be advisable to take the reed out of the pond and put it in a bucket in the basement or another cool place overwinter.

Reed as a sewage plant

Reed not only looks pretty, it also has a strong cleaning effect: it produces 5 to 12 grams of oxygen per square meter Day and thus supplies the pond with sufficient oxygen, which reduces bacteria and creates a healthy atmosphere for flora and fauna creates.