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Blanket Weed

Blanket Weed: What is it & How to Get Rid of it

2023-12-232022-08-02 by Lewis German
blanket weed

Blanket weed, or water silk, is very common in many ponds around the world, especially ponds in cooler climates and with plenty of water movement. The weed grows wild and can quickly overtake a pond.  It’s important to know how to identify it, what it can do, and ways of removing it.  As we will … Read more

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