Pond Boss Forums POND CONSTRUCTION Soil questions Seed Bottom of new Pond?

We use rye as well,esp. on the steep edges.Sow as soon as we drain.Comes up quick ,and helps stabalize the soil.Usually mow it just before we refill.Just don't let everything grow 3' tall and thick,then refill the pond.It'll die/decompose,and use up a lot of O2.