June Hughes writes
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writes
Does anyone have any easy control for blanet weed / string weed in a
pond.

It is that time of year when it seems to be taking hold.

Any suggestions would be greatfully appreciated.

Thanks in anticipation.

Barley straw. It is also very satisfying to poke the end of your
pond-net into it and twist it, so that it forms a lump on the stick.
All you have to do then is slide it off - it provides very good
nutrients for your plants.

But be careful you havn't caught any tadpoles, or even frogs, in it.

Blanket weed likes light and a high nutrient level - you need to reduce
both. You can reduce light by growing plants with floating leaves over
about half the surface of the pond. You can reduce nutrient by planting
something fast growing and harvesting it - watercress is one possibility
(don't eat it). Barley straw is another way of reducing nutrient level.
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Kay