May 1, 2023 · Blanket weed is a common type of algae found in garden ponds, especially in spring and early summer. Masses of fine, hair-like, bright green strands form cotton-wool-like …

Pond algae and blanket weed. Algae can make water murky, accumulate as green scum around pond edges and produce dense strands of floating green growth. Here we look at what causes …

Discover how to identify blanket weed, what causes it, and how to successfully eliminate or prevent it from reoccurring in your pond.

Jun 4, 2023 · Blanket weed, formally known as Cladophora, is a fast-growing and tenacious algae that form dense, green mats resembling wet wool or blankets, hence its name. It thrives in …

Spirogyra (common names include water silk, mermaid's tresses, and blanket weed) is a genus of filamentous charophyte green algae of the order Zygnematales, named for the helical or spiral …

Aug 2, 2022 · Blanket weed, or water silk, is very common in many ponds around the world, especially ponds in cooler climates and with plenty of water movement. The weed grows wild …

One type is submerged Blanket Weed, or more commonly known as String Algae. This type can be found growing underneath the surface of pond water, and typically has an anchor point that …

The most natural and effective way to get rid of blanket weed is to regularly remove it. Each time the algae grows it hoovers up organic wastes and converts them into filamentous green …

Jun 12, 2021 · Blanket weed is a hair-like algae that consists of long green fibres that multiply and, if left untreated, quickly spread throughout a pond. This form of algae can either free float …

Aug 14, 2018 · Getting rid of Blanket Weed in your garden pond can feel like a never-ending battle. See our post on how to banish Blanket Weed and get crystal clear water again.