Put Those Annoying Aquatic Weeds to Work…Compost Them
Many pond owners face the un-enviable task of fighting aquatic weeds every year, particularly during the late Spring and Summer months. Different approaches are taken to combat these problem plants such as chemical treatments, manual removal or even hiring a service company to manage them.If you are a pond owner who deals with these problems, there is a highly ecologically responsible way to manage your aquatic weeds and put them to work for you…compost them.
Composting is the controlled decomposition of organic matter that results in the formation of humus-rich material that contributes nutrients and beneficial soil life and improves soil structure and water retention. Virtually anything organic can be composted, including aquatic vegetation and is fairly simple to do. (more…)