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Fertilizer in the Water: Not Good

Posted on May 10, 2012 by James

Nitrogen is good for plants, and that’s why it’s in the fertilizers we put on our lawns.  Unfortunately, too much nitrogen wrecks havoc on aquatic ecosystems.  How and why should we keep fertilizer from washing into waterways?  Steve Preston answers that question … Continue reading →

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Florida Friendly Landscaping on Marco Island

Posted on April 20, 2012 by James

Nancy Richie, an environmental specialist for the City of Marco Island, has an article in the Naples Daily News about the many benifits of Florida Friendly Landscaping.  The FFL Demonstration Garden at City Hall is a good example.  Read the … Continue reading →

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Quite a Few Options for Walkable Groundcovers

Posted on January 5, 2012 by James

Doug Caldwell, of the University of Florida Collier County Extension Service, has some suggestions for groundcovers that are more environmentally friendly than the typical Floratam St. Augustine.  Read his Naples Daily News article here.

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A 5,000-Foot View of Landscaping

Posted on December 19, 2011 by James

Alberto Chavez wrote an article for the Naples Daily News about Florida landscaping, its environmental impact, and how professional landscapers are being trained in Best Management Practices.  Read it here.

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Water Wise Landscaping

Posted on September 20, 2011 by James

The Coastal Breeze News recently featured an article about a Florida Friendly demonstration garden on Marco Island.  Read about it here.

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