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Lawn Care

Algae blooms in freshwater lakes are typically caused by an excess of nutrients, Particularly phosphorus and nitrogen in the water. These nutrients can come from various sources, including fertilizer, agricultural runoff, and sewage discharge.

 

Some forms of algae are simply messy, while other forms are a health risk to our pets and family members.

 

Our interaction with TDE and UT environmental specialists has proven the populated areas have regular algae issues. Why…how we care for our lawns, gardens, and docks are creating issues in the lake. Whether you live on the ridge or lakeshore, what is applied on the surface WILL run off into the lake. To help us realize the power  erosion has, at one time the Smoky Mountains were one of the tallest mountain ranges on earth.

 

What can we control?

  • Lawn care

    • Don’t fertilize.

    • If we choose to fertilize, please consider products that are phosphorus free

    • Be conservative in the density of the application

    • Limit the number of applications per year

  • Those who live on the lake shore

    • Please consider planting a riparian strip of long rooted native grasses to manage erosion and filter lawn runoff

  • Gardens

    • Don’t fertilize. Use natural supplements and bio-friendly alternatives

    • Be conservative in the use of all growth enhancers as they have the same impact on algae

    • Limit the use of or avoid weed and pest control chemicals

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