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Plantings around a natural pond that flows into the bay #870903

Asked May 31, 2024, 9:37 AM EDT

What plants would be suitable around natural large pond that flows into the bay along with some tree suggestions . Mostly shaded. Thank You

Anne Arundel County Maryland

Expert Response

Given that it sounds like you may be within a Critical Buffer Area of Anne Arundel County where natural resource protection is paramount, we would direct you to talk with your local A.A.Co Extension office for their direction. The Master Gardener Coordinator should be able help you: 
Maxine Da-Som Yoon

Agent Associate


Maryland Master Gardener Coordinator University of Maryland Extension


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They also have a Bay Wise program which is very helpful in teaching landscape management that encourages environmental stewardship for a healthy ecosystem: 
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/bay-wise-anne-arundel/
It also looks like they have an active Watershed Stewards program that you can learn from: 
https://aawsa.org/

Christine

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