Show number: 1323 Air Date: April 20, 2000 Guests: Carrol Henderson Topic: Lakescaping Guest's e-mail: unavailable

Show segments

Tip of the Week: Managing Grass Clippings
Ask the Arboretum Experts: Flowers and Vegetables in the Same Garden

Topic Information

Guest Carroll Henderson of the DNR joined host Sue Gooch to discuss lakescaping. This involves a new approach to landscaping along the lakeshore that is more environmentally friendly. Carroll discussed techniques such as using local origin plants, utilizing the existing soil, and creating a buffer zone between the shorline and the lawn.

Books, brochures or handouts

Lakescaping for Wildlife and Water Quality
by Carrol L. Henderson, Carolyn J. Dindorf, and Fred J. Rozumalski
published by the Minnesota DNR
available from Minnesota's Bookstore, 117 University Ave., St. Paul, MN 55155
to order call 800-657-3757 or 651-297-3000

Web site resources

Minnesota DNR - http://www.dnr.state.mn.us
Information about the lakescaping workshops being offered around the state from April to October 2000

Minnesota Extension Service - http://www.extension.umn.edu
Additional information can be found in packet PC-7357-S, entitled "Shoreland Landscaping Series"

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