Hello, new to ponds and this forum! Thanks in advance for your help! I purchased a farm with two ponds on it 3 years ago. In the past two years this plant/vegetation has seemed to grow like crazy around most of the perimeter of the pond. Up until recently, it was always in the water. It appeared to be growing from the edge of the pond and going towards the center. Recently we have had a pretty signifigant drought and the water level is way down and now this plant has been exposed and is no longer in the water. It is like a vine...thick stalks/bases and it seems to be taking over my pond. First off.... 1. can anyone ID this plant 2. tell me if its good or bad to have (I think I want to get rid of it because it seems to be shrinking the diameter of my pond). 3. tell me how to get rid of it and keep it gone. I've thought about spraying weed killer since its now on 'dry' land to kill it...dont know how that would affect wildlife in the pond though.....or maybe use my tiller box and til it up.
the pond is 60+ yrs old and I'm sure it needs to be dredged....but til then thought I'd get some expert insight. thanks again for ANY input and direction. Tutu! Cheers JR
