Bonnie NJ wrote:

My biggest mistake is allowing the water celery to jump from the pond and
filters. It is slowly (maybe not so slowly) taking over the area
surrounding the pond. It has displaced all the herbs and perennials I had
planted around the ponds covering the statues and ornaments.

OK, now, before we panic... :-) What's the problem with celery taking over
the whole lawn (it hasn't happened to me, so maybe there _is_ a problem,
but keep an open mind!)? Sure, you might have wanted those herbs, but I'm
sure you can plant them somewhere else. Meanwhile, you could end up with a
perfect no-cut ground cover.
--
derek