You might consider Clovers. I planted 4 different types of clover around my new pond. Some Scarlet, for the red flowers in the spring, along with one called Red Ace, and Duranna, and one called Louisiana S1. The clover seed only requires contact with the soil. It has a deep root system and will reduce erosion. It is slow growing this time of year because it is growing the root and not so much the plant. And the deer will eat the clovers and so it provides food to the wildlife. Honey bees might be in my future.
