First let me chastise you for writing the
word 'winter' when summer has yet to start
here! ;-)

I think your plan to leave 1" around the whole pond will be okay. But watch
that inch!
You might also, if possible, put a bubbler under the surface of the water at
the edge just for extra protection.


kathy :-)
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