Melody
Sep 9th 2007, 09:34 PM
Jay's thread inspired this one. If you are draining your pond, be it a tub or otherwise, remember to dispose of the plants responsibly to prevent the spread of invasive species. The following was taken from an article by Sea Grant (http://aquat1.ifas.ufl.edu/seagrant/whatido.html):
Disposing of aquatic plants
Dispose of aquatic plants if they are 1) in a habitat where they could spread into nearby waterways, or 2) in a water garden that is being emptied for the winter.
Completely dry or freeze the plants, and then add them to the household garbage that does not get composted. Composting should be avoided because many seeds can withstand drying and freezing. An alternative method of disposal is to burn the plants if backyard burning or trash incineration is an option.
Disposing of aquatic plants
Dispose of aquatic plants if they are 1) in a habitat where they could spread into nearby waterways, or 2) in a water garden that is being emptied for the winter.
Completely dry or freeze the plants, and then add them to the household garbage that does not get composted. Composting should be avoided because many seeds can withstand drying and freezing. An alternative method of disposal is to burn the plants if backyard burning or trash incineration is an option.