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I will try to post a pic to help explain my situation here. The pond is 1/3 acre and in a very high water table area with a soft ground. Due to this, although it is 14' deep in the centre there is a gradual rise so that about 10' from the pond edge it is still only about 3' deep during high water times.
I plan to plant grass and lupins asap to stabilize the perimeter, and some trees around the pond for future shade. How do you deal with deciduous trees at a pond where leaves can't be removed? I'm imagining willows and larches here.
And possibly even more importantly, with such a gradual slope in- are there certain plants that I could get in now that will help prevent more invasive plants (probably marginals) from taking over the shallow water areas? I imagine bullrushes will come in and it would be nice to not have them take over. Water lillies will be banned from this pond. Thanks.
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Dennis, beautiful country side! Here's a recent discussion regarding vegetation. It includes links to other discussions, that includes links to other discussions. Pond boss link Oh and by the way, Welcome to Pond Boss!
JHAP ~~~~~~~~~~ "My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives." ...Hedley Lamarr (that's Hedley not Hedy)
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Thank you, will check it out.
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