I live in south Louisiana (z9), and we have ditches alongside every road (it's a must for drainage). We have problems with water remaining in the ditches, and this can sometimes become stagnant, or a breeding ground for mosquitos.

I have seen other ditches that have plants growing in them, and I was wondering if anyone knew what I could grow in mine.

I need plants that are 1) hardy, 2) like water or boggy areas, and 3) don't need much--if any--maintenance. Our ditches get a lot of Round Up because we don't like to weed-eat (takes toooooooo much time). We have a lot of ditch area to cover. But if we could place something to grow in the ditch, then we don't have to weed-eat or spray Round-Up.

Thanx for any advice.

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CajunMama
"Sing praises to the Lord..." Psalm 9:11

I agree, we have some ditches around here with cattails....I asked Mark if he'd stop and dig me some up in the middle of the night...... He wouldn't!

I've been trying to get my husband to stop on his way home from work to dig cattails growing in the ditches. lol

Maybe if I keep nagging..

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