WEED CONTROL IN GARDENS AND PONDS

Home » Home and Family » Gardening Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Search Peter Van Smith Basic PLUS Author | 26 Articles Joined: March 1, 2015 United States Weed Control Methods By Peter Van Smith | Submitted On September 30, 2016 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Controlling weeds is perhaps the most difficult thing, sometimes the most obnoxious species of weeds need attention and caution while uprooting or killing them. There are two methods by which weeds can be uprooted ie. Chemical controls and by manual removing of weeds Manual uprooting of weeds is extremely difficult and it would be unfair to say that it can completely be eliminated from the roots. Another method is Chemical Control-Herbicides are most commonly used to manage land and water plants. It is apparently the only and best possible method of completely removing the weeds from the roots. Many variety of herbicides are available in the market that can be used to treat the simplest kind of weed to the harshest ones. These chemicals are often easy to apply and can be done as prescribed on its leaflet. Another advantage is that you can remotely or conservatively use it as per your need and depending on the nature of the weed that needs to be treated. However, its treatment involves lot of implications as one needs to keep in mind the aquatic species that thrive inside the pond as they could get affected if too much quantity of chemical is applied. Water treated with herbicides can have water use restrictions depending on the specific application. Herbicide treatment should be undertaken in presence of some expert practitioner or field expert to ensure optimal results. Some of the Common Aquatic Plant Herbicides can be notified as follows: Harvester, Fluridone Aquacide Pellets, Cutrine Plus, Shore Klear, Aquathol Super K and Hydrothol are the most common treatment options. Fluridone and Aquacide Pellets are two of the safest herbicides to be used in fish ponds. Shore Klear is best known for control of majority of weeds like cattail, rushes, reeds, smartweeds, and in floating plants like water lily and lotus. This chemical is usually applied to the plant directly and not to the water. Aquacide Pellets work great for Milfoil, Coontail, and all other broadleaf weeds. Other chemicals or herbicides like Diquat are most effective in treating emergent weeds. One needs to wait for a period of 14-days or so before this treated water can be used for livestock consumption, drinking or crop irrigation. It's extremely imperative to know what the most suitable time for its application is: First when the weeds are actively growing, during early spring, when the water is cool and at the time when the decaying of weeds is very slow. Typically, treating on a calm sunny morning works ideal. Accurate application rates will ensure optimal results, not cost more than necessary and will keep the ecosystem safe. For pond owners, weeds can be quite a problem. If you are looking for effective weed control methods, help is at hand. At Aquacide, we offer products which help Pond owners to effectively control weeds.. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Peter_Van_Smith/2090111 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face1 Sad Face0 Viewed 31 times Word count: 437 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Home and Family: Gardening Peter Van Smith Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. Gardening Article Feed Gardening Article Feed Find More Articles Search Recent Articles 4 Small Shade Trees That Are Perfect for Any Yard Gardening - The Hardest Vegetables to Grow Herbicides to Use Against Invading Water Chestnuts When Is the Right Time to Start Getting Rid of Lily Pads? What Is Sustainability for Preppers? Children Love to Garden Plant and Prune Between Rainy Days in February in Southern California How to Hire the Best Gardeners Plant Fertilizers: Importance of Micronutrients Benefits of Astro Turf for Gardens EzineArticles.com About Us FAQ Contact Us Member Benefits Privacy Policy Shop Site Map Blog Training Video Library Advertising Affiliates Cartoons Authors Submit Articles Members Login Premium Membership Expert Authors Endorsements Editorial Guidelines Terms of Service Publishers Terms Of Service Ezines / Email Alerts Manage Subscriptions EzineArticles RSS © 2017 EzineArticles All Rights Reserved Worldwide