[Merrymeeting]

>>Expecting people to not fertilize and/or not maintain a nice lawn is just not reasonable.

Why not? I also am not a "tree-hugger". But when I'm on the lake I prefer to see the shoreline as it has been for all the years I've known it (and more). I.e. with trees, rocks, etc. Most people have lawns at their primary homes. Why add all the hassle at the place they go to relax?

If you want large lawn expanses lot after lot, move to a subdivision. Leave the pine needles in place and stop fighting against what the soils want, and don't want to grow there.

I'm not against lawns. In fact I have a large one at home that I maintain and pamper. They just don't belong on the shore of the lakes.