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Introduction
Sugar Lake
Lake Minnie Belle
Buffalo Lake
Gervais Lake
What Will the
Neighbors Think?:

Lawn Care Facts

Seeing Our Shorelines

What Do You See?

Summary

Common Problems

What will the Neighbors Think?: Cultural Values

Tom Hess and Arnie Linder, lakeshore owners, explain that, at first, there may be questions and concerns about your project.

When your neighbors discover what you've accomplished, though, they should be pleasantly surprised:
  • The return of native plants and animals to a habitat that can support them.
  • An effective and attractive solution to shore erosion.
  • A healthy alternative to lawn care that is also a low-maintenance and low-cost solution.
  • A splendid display of colorful flowers, grasses, and other plants that change over the season.