Most ponds will certainly need a good clean annually. Larger ponds will not necessarily need this annual clean. Generally be guided by the condition of the water and pond weed from the end of the previous year.
Also take into account, and debris by way of fallen leaves in the autumn and winter months. If left in the bottom of ponds, they will decay and emit harmful gasses into the water.
Spring is by far the best time to carry out pond cleaning, for the fish will be active, and pond plants more readily seen. Don't leave it too late until the plants are too large.
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