UPG, welcome to the posting bunch. Looks like ya got your hands full with the Lilies, Bills advice should be seriously considered. He set me up with some hybrid Lilies and they are just great.
The ankle deep muck is more than likely caused by the heavy amount of trees surrounding your pond. Aeration should help with that and you could research adding bacteria. Bob
PS Very nice lookin dog.


Do nature a favor, spay/neuter your pets and any weird friends or relatives.