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Posted over 10 years ago

How to Properly Preserve the Shoreline of Your Candlewood Lake Home

How to Properly Preserve the Shoreline of Your Candlewood Lake Home

If you own a  you are most probably interested in caring not only for your home, but in preserving the shoreline and the lake’s ecosystem as well.

Preserve your Candlewood Lake home's shoreline with these wonderful tips!

Here are some tips if you are interested in preserving the shoreline near your Candlewood Lake home:

1. Plant a Rain Garden.

Rain gardens can prevent rain water and other runoff from entering the Candlewood Lake and stream supply of . Consider planting a natural rain garden with native plants. Native plants are already adapted to the local environment and are also low maintenance.

2. Preserve Shoreline Trees.

One of the most effective elements in preserving the quality of the lake are shoreline trees. The shade these trees provide also helps fish and animals that live in the shallow parts of the lake.

3. Watch out for Erosion.

Trees, shrubs, plants, and grass help stabilize the soil on shorelines and prevent erosion. Without these plants, the shoreline of your Candlewood Lake home can gradually erode from natural wave action.

4. Give up a perfect lawn.

Maintaining a “perfect lawn” requires the use of a lot of fertilizers and chemicals. When these products are used, they often run off directly into the lake water, which can be unhealthy and dangerous.

Caring for and maintaining your should also include caring for the shoreline near your home as well as the lake’s ecosystem. If you want to read more tips about how to properly maintain your Candlewood Lake property, visit 

Call Deborah Laemmerhirt now at 203-994-4297 and let her assist you with everything you need to know about buying or selling Candlewood properties. Her years of experience as a preeminent real estate professional in Ridgefield, Redding, Wilton, New Fairfield, Brookfield, Bridgewater, Roxbury, Washington, Weston, Westport, Southbury, Kent, Sherman, Easton, and Bethel, CT, combined with her dedication to providing the finest service will make it easier for you to find your dream home in Connecticut.


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