Lawns

Water, fertilizer, and pollution

On average in Florida, 40-60% of household water use goes to irrigating urban landscapes dominated by turf grass and exotic or non-native plants.

Check out these resources from the University of Florida and the EPA to learn more about how to take care of your lawn and save water: 

• How Do My Yard Care Practices Affect Our Water? – Gardening Solutions
• Maintenance and Care – Gardening Solutions
• A Better Lawn on Less Water – Gardening Solutions
• EPA: Sprinkler Spruce-Up

Be sure to follow the Seminole County Watering Restrictions and Fertilizer Ordinance to protect our lakes, rivers, streams, and landscape.