Why Duckweed Takes Over Texas Ponds If your Texas pond suddenly looks like it has been covered with a bright green carpet, you may be dealing with duckweed. Often mistaken for algae, duckweed (Lemna spp.) is a tiny floating aquatic plant that can rap...

Central Texas lakes and ponds, from the Highland Lakes chain like Lake Travis and Lake Buchanan to private ponds across Austin, Waco, and surrounding communities, are valuable resources for recreation, irrigation, and wildlife habitat. However, warm ...