There are hundreds of ideas you can think of. If it's a rural pond, give it more of a natural look with native plants. If near the house, landscape with urban type plants. In south Louisiana, be aware of invasive plants, since you rarely have freezing temperatures. Louisiana iris is a natural, with arrowhead, select strains of lilies, and lots of bog plants to choose from.

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He can teach to catch fish...