How to pick an aquatic herbicide for lily pads

Choosing the right aquatic herbicide for lily pads is usually the first step when your backyard pond starts looking more like a salad bowl than a body of water. We've all been there—you start with a couple of beautiful white or yellow blooms, and before you know it, the entire surface is carpeted in green. While a few pads provide great shade for fish and a nice landing pad for frogs, they can quickly choke out a pond if left to their own devices. ...

April 28, 2026 · 7 min · Leanne Clary