Pond Boss Forums GENERAL QUESTIONS Help Using Bentonite on a leaky pond

I see no benefit using hay bales and I might have some concern with the hay causing too much of a bloom as water rises. I started my first bloom using a qtr bale of dehydrated alfalfa. And as John said, compacting bentonite would be beneficial. I see no problem adding soil on top of the bentonite. add bentonite compact, add soil on top compact again. And again after all that, I suggest don't short change yourself on the bentonite additions.