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Replacing cattails with other plants #870446

Asked May 28, 2024, 2:34 PM EDT

This is our drainage ditch on our property. We cut down all the cattails. 1) is there a way to remove cattails permanently without chemicals? 2) can we use water softener salt in ditch to kill off cattails or would that sterilize soil and make it impossible to plant something else? 3) is it possible to plant ilex verticulata (winterberry)to absorb water ?

Jackson County Michigan

Expert Response

Do I need to repost my question again with the same pictures?

The Question Asker Replied June 02, 2024, 4:30 PM EDT
Good afternoon, Marie -- Our sincere apologies for the delay in responding.  Our queue for questions is pretty full this time of year but, we do pride ourselves in responding in a more timely manner.

I'm going to provide you with Erick Elgin's contact information so you can reach out to him directly outside of this system.  (You'll want to include the photos when you email him)

Erick Elgin (msu.edu)

Again, sincere apologies and best wishes.

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