"Pete Stockdale" wrote in message
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"Pete C" wrote in message
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Hi John
Herons don't like any form of physical barrier. Try potted plants arou
nd
the pond. I use grasses in 15" pots. They kinda blend with the
pond........evergreen........low maintenance. I'm sorry for your loss
of

fish.

A determined heron will penetrate almost anything - I cannot see potted

plants working at all round here !

Netting stands the best chance IMHO.

However I am interested in this suggestion from Jan

" Next
spring you can install a motion activated sprinkler and remove the net.
"

Could he please expand. - Many thanks
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Make sure if you get one of these you don't use a hose that can split und
er
pressure. You may come home from work to find your yard flooded and a wat
er
bill to put you in the poorhouse.... or the doghouse for awhile. ;-)


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RM....
Frugal ponding since 1995.
rec.ponder since late 1996.
Zone 6. Middle TN USA
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