Log Home Living – August 2019

AUGUST 2019 | Log Home Living | (^19)
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are vital to the water’s health — and
the health of the plants around your
shoreline.

• CONTROL RUNOFF Observe the
  way water flows through your property
  and whether there are spots susceptible
  to shoreline erosion. This usually hap-
  pens when water runs quickly, wearing
  away the edges of the lawn. Consider
  tactics like adding a rain garden with
  water-tolerant plants, implementing a
  hill or mound of dirt and stone that can
  redirect the water or creating a small
  trench that will slow its flow.


• CONNECT WITH LOCAL RE-
  SOURCESNo one knows regional
  waterways like the representatives of
  the Department of Natural Resources
  (DNR), and they also know the laws re-
  lated to shoreline maintenance. They’re
  happy to be a source for homeowners

looking to protect the water, prevent

erosion and maintain water-quality.

• MIX IT UP The best shoreline protec-
  tion includes a medley of plant species
  that have varying root depths, as opposed
  to a single type of bush or tree. This
  is also true for the areas where water
  collects on your property. Pay attention
  to these spots and consider whether
  they’d be ideal for a garden or flower
  bed. Varying plant types not only helps
  maintain water quality, it is also a visually
  pleasing part of any landscape plan.

Look to the USDA plant-hardiness zone

you live in to choose vegetation that’s

right for your location. Regardless of

what you grow, thoughtful planning

and a focus on water quality will go a

long way toward keeping your lake, river,

pond — or even ocean — an asset for

years to come.

leave your mark

As you prepare for your log home’s construction, be sure to clearly

mark any trees or plants that you want to save during lot prep by

tying a bright neon ribbon or other obvious marker to each one you

want to protect. Also, be sure your builder installs a protective filter-

fabric along the site’s perimeter to prevent debris or runoff from

finding its way into the water. These simple measures will provide

the construction crew with indisputable boundaries.

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