I am sure most plants will be recognised here! Yes, the Garden Phlox was still trying to put out new blooms. The reason for the wire cover over the pond is three fold fold – to prevent the dogs going through the ice and to keep racoons from stealing fish. It also helps with the pond heater to keep the pond open and oxygenated. Although the pond is three feet deep and not likely to freeze to the bottom, the stock tank heater keeps the fish happy as they huddle around it and swim in circles for their exercise!