Water Hawthorn

Water hawthorn close up with flowers emerging

Some people ask how to get rid of water hawthorn. The following options can be considered for how to control water hawthorn. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove water hawthorn, physically pulling this plant and digging up the rhizomes can be a…

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Yellowcress

Close up of yellowcress flowers in the process of budding.

Many people ask how to get rid of yellowcress. The following options can be considered for how to control yellowcress. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove yellowcress, physically pulling this plant and digging up the roots can be a somewhat effective method…

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Yellow Floating Heart

Yellow floating heart leaves on water with flowers sticking out.

Many people ask how to get rid of yellow floating heart. The following options can be considered for how to control yellow floating heart. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove yellow floating heart, understand that physical removal is not recommended based on…

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Yellow Flag

Small group of yellow flag along the water.

Many people ask how to get rid of yellow flag. The following options can be considered for how to control yellow flag. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove yellow flag, physically cutting this plant and digging up the rhizomes can be a…

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Wild Rice

Wild rice groups growing in shallow water.

Wild rice is a native plant that has been treasured for countless years. When it blocks homeowner access to the water, many people ask how to get rid of it. The following options can be considered for how to control wild rice. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If…

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Wild Taro

Cluster of wild taro.

Many people ask how to get rid of wild taro. The following options can be considered for how to control wild taro. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove wild taro, physically cutting or grazing this plant can be an effective method of…

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Watercress

Watercress over water.

Many people ask how to get rid of watercress. The following options can be considered for how to control watercress. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove watercress, physically pulling this plant can be a somewhat effective method of control. However, physical control…

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Water Wisteria

Close up of water wisteria in a group.

Many people ask how to get rid of water wisteria. The following options can be considered for how to control water wisteria. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove water wisteria, physically raking this plant, making sure to get every last bit of…

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Water Spinach

Water spinach in large group covering water.

Many people ask how to get rid of water spinach. The following options can be considered for how to control water spinach.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove water spinach, physically pulling this plant and destroying all fragments can be an effective method of control along with herbicides.   Herbicide Control:…

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Water Clover

Water clover group floating on water.

Many people ask how to get rid of water clover. The following options can be considered for how to control water clover. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove water clover, physically raking or seining this plant can be an effective method of…

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Turtleweed

Turtleweed in group in front of a lake.

Many people ask how to get rid of turtleweed. The following options can be considered for how to control turtleweed. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove turtleweed, physically cutting this plant and digging up the rhizomes can be a somewhat effective method…

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Sweetflag

Close up of sweet flag flower.

Many people ask how to get rid of sweetflag. The following options can be considered for how to control sweetflag. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove sweetflag, physically cutting this plant and digging up the roots can be a somewhat effective method…

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Spotted Water Hemlock

Spotted water hemlock in a forest.

Many people ask how to get rid of spotted water hemlock, a very poisonous plant. The following options can be considered for how to control spotted water hemlock. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove spotted water hemlock, physically plowing or mowing the…

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Spikerush

Spikerush in a group.

While there are many types of spikerush, controlling them is the same for nearly all varieties. Spikerushes can be tough to control completely. The following options can be considered for how to control spikerush. Click here to read more about identifying these plants.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove spikerush, physically…

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Smooth Waterhyssop

Close up of smooth waterhyssop flowers and leaves.

Many people ask how to get rid of smooth waterhyssop. The following options can be considered for how to control smooth waterhyssop. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove smooth waterhyssop, physically cutting this plant and digging up the roots can be a…

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Smartweed

Close up of smartweed flowers.

Generally, the different types of smartweed look similar. Treating varieties of smartweed is the same. The following options can be considered for how to control smartweed. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove smartweed, physically cutting this plant and digging up the roots…

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Salt Grass

Close up of salt grass leaves.

Many people ask how to get rid of salt grass. The following options can be considered for how to control salt grass. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove salt grass, physically cutting or pulling this plant up can be a somewhat effective…

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Reed Mannagrass

Reed mannagrass in a field.

Many people ask how to get rid of reed mannagrass. The following options can be considered for how to control reed mannagrass. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove reed mannagrass, physically cutting this plant is not recommended because it can re-grow from…

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Reed Canarygrass

Reed canarygrass in a field.

Many people ask how to get rid of reed canarygrass. The following options can be considered for how to control reed canarygrass. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove reed canarygrass, burning this plant can be an effective method of control in areas…

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Pond Sedges

Pond sedge in groups growing out of the water.

Many people ask how to get rid of pond sedges. The following options can be considered for how to control pond sedges. Click here to read more about identifying this plant.   Manual/Mechanical Control: If you are considering how to remove pond sedges, physically cutting this plant and digging up the roots can be a…

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