"hammr" wrote in message
om...
snips
Anyway, as the subject says, the Lily Pads are taking over. 30
years ago one could swim around it.

Hi,
There is a tool that can be thrown in the pond and dragged back by rope that
will cut vegetation for removal. Never had to use one myself.
http://www.aquaticeco.com/index.cfm/...etail/iid/1708 to
check one out
Aerators won't help eliminate lilies.
HTH -_- how
no NEWS is good