Cattails
Cattails – you’ve seen them. Tall, fluffy, and taking over ponds like they own the place. But are they good or bad? Well, that depends on what kind of pond owner you are. Let’s break it down in a way that won’t put you to sleep.
Cattails aren’t all bad. They actually help by:
But wait… cattails also have a dark side:
Going full “let nature do its thing” might seem chill, but it can wreck your pond in the long run. Instead, try this:
Cattails can be cool in small doses, but left unchecked, they’ll turn your pond into an overgrown swamp. Keep them under control, and your pond will stay healthy, functional, and fun to enjoy!
Patrick Simmsgeiger is President of Diversified Waterscapes and a Certified Lake Manager. Patrick can be reached at contactus@dwiwater.com.
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