Category Archives: weed control

Removing Thistle

By Ellen Wells | Published: June 21, 2009

Two very good answers to this question. Read on!
Q. Thistles have taken over one of my flowerbeds. I have pulled them, sprayed them and even tried preen. Nothing stops them from coming back. Help! Does anyone know how to rid a bed from thistles? Thank you!
-Southborough, Massachusetts
A. The only thing I’ve found that controls thistle, [...]

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More Pond Algae Problems

By Ellen Wells | Published: May 13, 2009

Q. My biofalls pond was full of algae last year so I emptied it and power washed the stones and gravel. Is there any fish and plant safe chemical I can use to kill off the remaining algae? (followed by rinsing and pumping out the rinase water.) Thanks.
-Edmonton, Alberta
A. AlgaeFix is a very effective algae [...]

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String Algae in a Small Pond

By Ellen Wells | Published: May 13, 2009

Q. I was wondering what causes string algae and what is good to get rid of it. I have had a pond for over 10 years. I had this problem a few years ago for the first time and have not had it for about four to five years. Any help is appreciated. My pond [...]

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Algae Problem in Small Pond

By Ellen Wells | Published: May 9, 2009

Q. After three years of success with a small pond with an internal pump and waterfall, last year I had a BIG algae problem. (Rubber liner, pea gravel and small- to medium-sized rocks / a couple of clumps of iris transplanted from a small lake on our property). Just finished winter clean up and have [...]

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Starting a Prairie

By Ellen Wells | Published: May 9, 2009

Q. I am trying to start a prairie. I was wondering if I used Roundup on the weeds, will it kill the seeds that are there from last year? I had killed the weeds but then had it tilled and more weeds came after I had seeded it.
-Canton, Missouri
A. Roundup will kill living plants but [...]

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