Basics !
Each pond is different and each owner is entitled to make his/her decisions. Our collective job is to help inform so each one can make their best choice.
FA is based on nutrients , water and light - remove any one and the plant is limited. Keep in mind that the water sits on dirt and acts as a very good solvent.
There are many types of FA and there are differences.
Here is the archive link to FA. It needs updating.
http://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=92633#Post92633 Well said, "FA is based on nutrients..." Besides nitrogen and phosphorus, most require to a lesser degree, iron, zinc and manganese.
Easiest way to reduce all of those from entering your pond, stop mowing. When I can do nothing and receive a net benefit, I am all in.
