Lakescaping for Wildlife & Water Quality [Spiral-bound]

Carrol L. Henderson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1998

This book shows to plan and plant a diverse natural lakeshore landcape. Features information on how to restore wildlife habitat, wildflowers and clear water--preserve or restore the natural beauty that attracted you to lakeshore living in the first place. The principles and techniques in this book are also applicable for landscaping along rivers, streams and wetlands. Also features lakeshore rules and regulations for Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Carrol L. Henderson is supervisor of the Non-game Wildlife Program at the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Carolyn Dindorf has worked with lake associations and individual homeowners to plant and initiate lakescaping projects since 1992. She has also worked for the State of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Hennepin County Conservation District.

Fred Rozumalski is a landscape ecologist who stries to design and restore native landscapes with an order and beauty that even the casual visitor can appreciate. He is a landscaping ecologist at Barr Engineering in Minneapolis, Minn.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 176 pages
• Publisher: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (January 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964745127
• ISBN-13: 978-0964745124
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,566,703 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable Resource For Lakeshore Property Owners, June 11, 2000

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sharon collins (minneapolis minnesota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lakescaping for Wildlife & Water Quality (Spiral-bound)

As a lakeshore property owner in northern Minnesota I would like this book to be read by all lakeshore property owners. Lakeshore environments are in need of our best conservation efforts.

Learning about the role of "aquatic weeds," dead trees, "brush," and live trees enables us to improve lake water quality and our relationship with wildlife. The information, presented by authors with expertise, will be useful in the planning of your lakeshore while learning about and understanding the wonderful diversity of lakeshore environments.

The layout's inviting, full of graphics and easy to read. The nine chapters deal with lakeshore landscaping and problems, site preparation and plant installation, shoreline stabilization and maintenance, good stewardship and more.

There are also thirteen useful appendices that include the state rules of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan, while other appendices help you identify and locate native plants and invasive non-native plants.

This is the perfect gift for every lakeshore property owner! Full of information and fun to read!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Please read this if you own lakeshore!, June 19, 2002

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Clamshell "M27" (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lakescaping for Wildlife & Water Quality (Spiral-bound)

We are upsetting nature and killing our lakes with lawns to the waters edge and removing all the natural vegetation. Read this book before you start landscaping. You can make it a win-win situation with you and nature.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Landscaping for Wildlife and Water Quality, December 26, 2009

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This review is from: Lakescaping for Wildlife & Water Quality (Spiral-bound)

Great book for owners of shoreland on any body of water. We all need to get back to more natural surroundings especially on the waterfront.
Stop the lawnmowers! Great book through Amazon.