98002 Protective Pond Netting by Aquascape 28' x 30'

Liked the way it is easy to work with and doesn't tangle like some other products

I originally purchased the 28'x30' netting to cover my aquatic garden to prevent leaves from falling in. I was also having trouble with a heron getting to my fish and had tried other preventative measures, all of which were unsuccessful, so I was hoping that the netting would also stop the heron. Indeed it did. Although the heron tried for several hours, it was unable to get to the fish. I snapped a photo of the heron standing on top of the netting poking its bill through the holes trying to get to the fish.(1) The netting was undamaged by the heron's attempts,(2) leaves are not getting into the pond,(3) and my fish are safe.Satisfied with the purchase.The stakes are small but would be sufficient if leaves were my only issue. I ended up weighting the netting edges down with bricks. This way I can lift up an edge more easily. Additionally, the holes are about 3/4" square, so perhaps too large to stop pine needles or other smaller debris.

It was easy to install.

I tried a smaller, less expensive net last year and it was a failure. Not only was it hard to stretch across the pond and over, around or under foliage, but the stakes the smaller one came with were worthless - essentially plastic nails. This one has plenty of steel u-stakes and was far easier to install due to the several extra feet all around the pond. Be sure to extend it far enough that you don't puncture the lining of your pond. My only complaint is there is not an easy way to get the finer foliage off the net (I have a bald Cyprus that drops small, needled leaves) and it is a tangled mess once removed. I will need to buy a new one each year.

Our pond is approx 30'x60'. Bought these to keep leaves out of the pond.Sewed two together and because the product is stretchy we were able to cover the entire pond beyond the edges.One issue - Each fall a couple of frogs have been caught in the mesh. Rescued a few but unfortunately a couple died.Product is not super strong but were really aren't super gentle with it. This is the second fall we've put it on. We take it off before the snow/ice arrives - but so far it's held up good.