Thanks for the input Snrub. Now that I think about it, I think I might have gotten the "rip rap in the waterway" idea from you a few months back. Did you post some pics? I expect you're right about the stone eventually getting covered. For now, it has fabric under it to minimize the plant growth. As time goes by, dirt will undoubtedly wash in on top that fabric. I use a product called Aqua Neat that seems to do a very good job of controlling vegetation around the pond. I may try to maintain the rock look with it the next few years anyway.


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