We use our 42" riding mower to cut next to the pond. We have a good edge of rip rap all around the pond that we spray roundup on anything that grows in it.

Same too blow clippings away from the water for six rounds and pick it up with a lawn sweep.

Cheers Don.

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7/8th of an acre, Perch only pond, Ontario, Canada.