Posted on July 17, 2009 by thepondguy
The common reed, Phragmites australis, may seem innocent enough, but these tall grasses topped with feathery tufts can quickly crowd a farm pond or lake. Native and non-invasive varieties of the plants have thrived in wetlands for centuries throughout the United States, but invasive varieties have taken root on the East Coast, Midwest and Pacific Northwest, and in your [...]
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Posted on March 19, 2009 by joemejia
At first sight or when controlled properly, cattails and other emergent weeds can add natural beauty, structure for fish and act as a buffer to reduce nutrients andsediment caused by runoff. But, beware! Emergent weeds can [...]
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Posted on June 24, 2008 by thepondguy
Muskrats can be a huge annoyance when it comes to having a farm pond. A muskrat can lower the water level by building a tunnel from the side of the pond to a nearby ditch or by opening up veins underneath a clay base. Also, attached to this tunnel is a [...]
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Posted on June 23, 2008 by joemejia
At first site, cattails and phragmites seem to add a natural look to your farm pond. But before you know it, they grow out of control and wrap around the pond causing an very unappealing look. Here are 3 Easy Steps to [...]
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