Also known as reeds or pencil reeds, bulrushes are considered a valuable part of a lake’s ecosystem. They grow in marshes and along shorelines of lakes and ponds up to eight feet deep and can rise ...

If you own a small pond or lake you will likely encounter the issue of unwanted aquatic vegetation. Aquatic plants are natural and important components of ponds or lakes. Microscopic plants, or algae, ...

The shortest answer to this question is: carefully and with proper planning. Weeds in a pond are linked to the total pond environment, taking up nutrients from the pond and surrounding area, creating ...

Both plants can completely cover a pond and cause oxygen depletion to occur. Waterlilies, watershield, and American pondweed are three examples of rooted-floating plants. Each of these plants have ...

Aquatic weeds can be a problem for many area ponds, due to their excessive growth interfering with activities such as fishing, swimming and boating. While aquatic plants are beneficial for ponds, at ...

ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - When you break up the pond questions into different management categories, getting rid of excess vegetation is at the top of that list. Before we start, please ...

CALDWELL, Idaho — Idaho Fish and Game and the City of Caldwell are joining forces to combat invasive aquatic weeds at Caldwell Rotary Pond. Herbicide treatment is scheduled for the coming week and ...

There are many interesting components of plant science and agriculture. County agents spend a large percentage of time diagnosing pond weeds and determining fertilization needs. Once air temperatures ...

Individuals with pond problems are welcome to contact Purdue Extension to schedule a site visit or submit photos for identification (send to [email protected]). Once you have the issue identified, ...