Thanks for the replies. im seeing that it might be far more trouble than I want. But, coincidentally I went out yesterday for first time in a week when I last fertilized heavily. Do to the fertilizing, I'm seeing a lot more plants popping up along shore. Some grassy, some with pedals/leaves. Nothing out of control.

Esshup, thanks I'll keep an eye on the cattails. So far it hasn't really expnded much over the last 2-3 years. Just tucked into the corner.

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