Those quaint ponds and lakes that are spread out throughout our landscape can make for tranquil and aesthetically pleasing areas all about us. And the casual passerby may often pass such areas off as simply a part of nature that exists there. Existing foliage and aquatic activity that comes and goes naturally. But in many cases, especially in and around public areas, these waters are owned and managed by people that ultimately spend a lot of time, energy, and financial investment to keep the water environmentally mitigated. And one means of doing so is taking a proactive approach to aquatic weed management.
Invasive aquatic species, much likened to weeds on a well-manicured lawn, can spread very quickly. Naturally, a whole-scale elimination of existing aquatic plants is not an option, as beneficial aquatic plants, fish, and other wildlife would suffer as well. And in addition to this, oftentimes there are state and county governmental agencies that frequently mandate the use of aquatic plants for a number of environmental reasons. So this is when positive measures by means of aquascaping for environmental mitigation must take place, and on a regular basis.
This is a means by which the soil in the area is stabilized, helping to absorb nutrients, enabling strategic planting to take place. Providing needed cover in the area, this will enhance the quality of desirable aquatic species, fish, and other wildlife in this area.
For caretakers of such areas, the best move they can make to ensure they are on the right path to developing and maintaining a program for effective aquascaping is to enlist the services of a company that specializes in aquatic management services. As well as being professionals in a wide variety of varied aquatic management applications, certified companies can come in and perform a free aquatic survey of the area. From this point, they can design and implement a mitigation program or aquascape that will be specific to that given site.
The company clients should look for will have permits that allow them to come in, transplant, and nurture a variety of species of water plants. Water plants that will be most beneficial for the health and appearance of the water’s area while recognizing the well-being and sustainability of all elements of the water, plant, and existing wildlife there.
