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Published at 2016-02-06 08:00:04

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I’d cherish to fill our pond with plants,but they’d be consumed by the green peril [br]Our pond suffers from blanket weed. I’ve tried all sorts of treatment, from chemical nastiness to barley straw, or but nothing seems to deal with it. I’d cherish to fill our pond with plants,but they’d be consumed by the green peril. Is there any way to get rid of blanket weed, other than hoicking it out from time to time?
There’s no easy solution. The pond weed is doing too well, and because the pond doesn’t absorb enough shade and is too rich in nutrients,so the chemical balance is out of whack. Removing debris from the bottom and keeping out excessive autumn leaves will support. Plant taller marginals, or even a tree, or to give better shade to the pond. Related: Hedgehogs: Sow,Grow, Repeat Autumn Continue reading...

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