"Chris Barnes" wrote in message
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I have a fairly large pond (tear drop shapped - 150 yards x 75 yards) which
seems to be taken over by aquatic plants - mostly lily pads & hydrilla.


What are some of the better ways of controlling the plants, without
bothering the fish, birds, and other wildlife that use the pond? I have
been told that most people use "Roundup", but that just doesn't sound very
safe to me....
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I wouldn't use Roundup. You're sure to kill a lot more than unwanted plants.
How about getting some exercise and fresh air by hand harvesting the
unwanted vegetation and composting it? Or give it to a gardener to compost.
:-)
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RM....
Frugal ponding since 1995.
rec.ponder since late 1996.
Zone 6. Middle TN USA
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