I've got a LOT of hemlock on my property. Haven't had one in the pond for a few years since it started to get overrun with cattails and I knew I had to clean it out, but very easy to cut a medium size hemlock (30') and roll it into the pond with some of the branches well up out of the water. They are fantastic cover for fish, frogs lay their eggs in them, and a resting place for things above the water (snakes, turtles, heron, kingfisher, red wings). Every couple years before it deteriorates I pull out the old one with the tractor and put in a new one.
My pond is not deep and was getting overrun with cattails. A few years ago I went in by hand and removed almost all of them, actually went quicker and easier than I thought except for a sore back from being bent over a few hours a day. Pull them out in an area maybe 15' around me, they float like a big heavy mat, drift them over to the side and toss them out. I left some for cover and aesthetics and so far they really haven't re-propagated. If/when they do I'll do the same thing.
Actually been thinking about putting one in the last few weeks as the water is warm, a new tree blocks a lot of sun.
My pond is not deep and was getting overrun with cattails. A few years ago I went in by hand and removed almost all of them, actually went quicker and easier than I thought except for a sore back from being bent over a few hours a day. Pull them out in an area maybe 15' around me, they float like a big heavy mat, drift them over to the side and toss them out. I left some for cover and aesthetics and so far they really haven't re-propagated. If/when they do I'll do the same thing.
Actually been thinking about putting one in the last few weeks as the water is warm, a new tree blocks a lot of sun.
