For basic fish management, water
plants are considered undesirable in ponds because many species are
invasive and can take over a pond, leaving little space for fishing or
even fish. However, there is a growing interest in adding plants to
ponds for esthetics, habitat, and complexity. Plants are essential
members of the pond community, and play important roles in providing food
and shelter, nutrient storage and cycling, bank stabilization, and can be
quite attractive. In this section, we discuss aquatic plant species
that can be beneficial as pond plants. However, keep in mind that
all plants have the potential to spread, and diligent management may be
needed to maintain proper balance in plant coverage. The list below
includes species that, because of their attractiveness, reproductive
capacity, and habitat preferences can be used for pond beautification.
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