when the pond filled and i knew the perimeter was level around the pond ( laser transit helps lol ) i spread about 3 " or so of top soil and planted buffalo grass and put softball size rocks on the east side . i can cut right up to the water. buffalo grass only grows 6 - 8 " and lays over , very low maintance. it's not cheap so i planted it out about 5' from the pond and the rest of the area i planted pasture mix , which was cheap. i cut around the pond when i do the yard, ( i like neat pond )
