Haven't had time to read entire thread but I had same problem. I threw down a clover/fescue mix and topped with straw. Didn't have watering problem. I then plugged Zoysia in the mix and it spreading like wild fire. Can't wait till it takes over. We have a seed company locally and will give you cull seed for next to nothing. Did not know this at my building time. A friend put around his pond so thick it practically mulched itself. Mainly weeds but got the problem solved. Those weeds really liked the clay.


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