Lakeshore Management

Overview Hydrilla and watermilfoil are two prominent aquatic plants that share some similarities in appearance and habitat. Both are submerged plants that grow in ponds or lakes and form dense vegetation. These plants are often mistaken for one another, but they have distinct characteristics that set them apart. Understanding their differences is key to managing…

Overview Duckweed and algae are common aquatic organisms that, when uncontrolled, can create significant challenges for a pond or lake. While small quantities of these are generally safe, these plants’ ability to rapidly grow can quickly make a water feature unusable and potentially harmful for fish and other aquatic life. Duckweed is a plant and…

How to Prevent Weeds from Growing? There is no way to completely prevent all weeds from growing on your lake shore or in your pond. However, there are things you can use to help reduce the amount of growth you see during the season. Using nutrient reducers such as PhosControl and MuckMaid can be a…

Overview Although coontail and milfoil look similar with their branched stems and bushy leaves, they have a few differing characteristics that aid in the identification of each plant. Coontail feels rough when pulled through the hand and has straight leaves. Milfoil is smoother to the touch and has pairs of leaflets. Another big difference is…