ranch girl, did you ever look at going ahead if costs allow and doing the 20 acre lake vs. the smaller pond?

i think i'm going to do some evergreens and a few maples/bradford pears etc...try to avoid too much leaf debris. and i'll definately avoid willows!!

mark

oh, thanks for the compliments, this site and it's topics are fun, i am glad we can all have a good time and enjoy each others comments, and at the same time learn.