This summer I have cleared many of the trees and undergrowth around the pond. I'm planning on planting grass in another month or so.
Several acres of watershed around the pond will need to be seeded, limed, and fertilized. My concern is, if a large rain occurs before the lime and fertilizer have time to soak in, it could be washed into my pond. Three acres worth of fertilizer and hydrated lime could have a disastrous effect on my little 1/4 acre pond and the young fish in it. Any suggestions on how to limit the risk? Would a silt screen work? Straw bales in the main runoff areas? Thanks,
VA
