I agree with using cattails, but you have to be dedicated to keeping them in check. That means monthly cattail eradication missions.

The other plants mentioned aren't as invasive as the cattails, but the downside is they don't do a good of a job filtering the nutrients/sediments out.

Basically it's pick your poison and deal with the bad points.


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