Lawns down to the water's edge have few of the benefits of a natural shoreline. Lawns provide very little wildlife habitat and are often over-fertilized leading to run-off which causes algal blooms and excessive aquatic plant growth. Because lawns at water's edge have shallow root systems they also allow shoreline erosion and lake sedimentation.
The creation of a buffer zone balances our needs and priorities with those of the lake. Buffer zones return many desirable features to your shoreline including:
To learn more about buffer zones, lakeshore landscaping, and shoreland restoration please take a look at the information we have assembled for you below.
To learn more about buffer zones, lakeshore landscaping, and shoreland restoration please take a look at the information we have assembled for you.
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MDNR Restore Your Shore - A great resource with lots of information on the MNDNR website
A video on best management practices for shoreland owners discussing buffer strips, septic system mantenance and lawn care practices.
This part discusses best management practices for shoreland vegetation, focusing on buffer strips along the lake.
Lawn vs. Natural Shorelines
Lawn vs. Natural Shorelines
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