Floating hyacinth plants spotted in Lake Pontchartrain. The invasive species from South America is more typically seen in freshwater bayous and canals that flow into the lake.

WGN’s “Plant Daddy” Tim Joyce is back to share some weekend gardening tips, including how to transplant Hyacinths, how to eliminate plant pests and more.

The water hyacinth continues to be a problem during the December break, with neglect in the control of the plant giving it the opportunity to thrive in the favourable conditions.