Fairy Moss in Pond

imd123 | 15:27 Sun 12th Aug 2007 | Gardening

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For years I have suffered fairy moss in one of my ponds though my other one only about 3 feet away never has. Has anyone any idea how I can get rid of this once and for all? No use suggesting I net it as the pond is fairly large and well establishes with overhanging plants so even if I thought I had it all there would still be some left. Dies off in winter but always reappears next year. Don't know where it came from as I certainly haven't put it in!

Thanks to anyone who replies.

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SlackAlice

There is no easy answer here, except sheer hard graft. I had the same problem and had to constantly remove it every day for about 2 months. As you said it dies during the winter, but the seeds lie dormant and 'overwinter' at the bottom of the pond.
Weedkiller is a 'no no' because of your other plants and the pondlife.
The seeds can be carried on birds feet, so thats probably how you got it.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news :)

imd123

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Thanks SlackAlice
Thought that would be the answer I got!!! I'll have to keep at it. Did you get rid of yours completely? If so well done!

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