JHAP:

Something will utilize the nutrients that's in the ponds. You will have to decide which is the lesser of "X" number of evils. You could kill all the weeds and have a FA nightmare on your hands. You could treat specific areas of the pond so it's useable to you, but still allowing the weeds to do their thing. I'd leave the weeds alone this year and formulate a plan of attack for next year.

Mebee your barefoot neighbors are keeping the berries in check?

Being an absentee landowner is hard, and you never seem to get caught up on the "to do" list, especially living as far away as you do.

Count your blessings on the water level.

Looks like you need a local property manager and caretaker.

Next time you're there, take a good look at the tree that fell and determine why. Then take a close look at any trees that are close enough to your buildings and make sure they won't do the same thing. It's a good thing you weren't walking in that area when the tree came down. Now break out the chainsaw and get the firewood cut up!


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