Suggested plantings for the edge of a pond

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Suggested plantings for the edge of a pond #551487 08/18/22 01:01 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 179 Northern Wayne County, Pennsyl... P PaPond OP Member
OP PaPond Member P Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 179 Northern Wayne County, Pennsyl...	My pond slopes off quickly and is 4’ deep within feet of the banks. The land slopes slightly towards the pond. I have a good amount of yellow flag iris growing on the bank and the rest are either a few cat tails, joe pye weed, or goldenrod. The problem comes from an inability to mow (easily) to the ponds edge to keep the weeds in check. My question is what is a good “grass” to plant that will make maintenance a bit easier. (Ideally not having to get off my zero turn) but not something that grows too tall? Any suggestions?

Re: Suggested plantings for the edge of a pond PaPond #551497 08/19/22 12:59 AM
Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 355 Likes: 37 South Central, Virginia H Heppy
Heppy H Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 355 Likes: 37 South Central, Virginia	A commercial Stihl weedeater or a sickle bar mower is my first thought.