Steve in 236 wrote:
To back up K30a, step one is to place the hyacynth in water and step two is
to run before they catch you. Step three is to harvest them every so often
so they don't choke your lillies (they make great compost). The only caveat
to this is the presence of koi. Some koi relish the bushy roots of these
things and they will suffer where the koi can get at them.



And I'll add that if the koi eat the roots, that is when you
remove them to a bucket with Miracle Grow. This gives them
a chance to regrow the roots - then rinse well and put back
in the pond. I keep some in the veggie filter and when they
get to thick I put them in the pond for a fish treat.

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Bonnie
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