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Old 01-08-2006, 01:16 AM posted to rec.ponds
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"Derek Broughton" wrote in message
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BoyPete wrote:

Derek Broughton wrote:
Regardless of whether your pond is actually capable of
handling that extra decaying biomass, it's a good idea to deadhead
the lily if you want more blooms.


Just the head, or from the bottom of the stem?


hmmm. I always read that it should be done as close as possible to the
base
of the stem - but I'm not certain that's actually necessary.
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derek

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I would remove the entire stem as I saw it as less organic matter to decay
and feed the algae.
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