water-garden maintenance
nounUK /ˈwɔːtə ˈɡɑːdn ˈmeɪntənəns/
US /ˈwɔːtər ˈɡɑːrdn ˈmeɪntənəns/
The work of keeping a pond or water garden clean and healthy.
Dad does water-garden maintenance every weekend, skimming leaves off the pond and checking the pump.
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2. The regular cleaning and repair tasks that keep a decorative water feature working well.
The hotel hired a specialist for water-garden maintenance of its lobby fountain.
3. A service or job focused on looking after ponds, streams, and other water landscapes.
She started a small business offering water-garden maintenance to local homeowners.
4. The seasonal chores, like removing debris and protecting plants, needed to keep a water garden healthy through the year.
Autumn water-garden maintenance means clearing fallen leaves before they sink.