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Related to SAGA and looks at the issues of human health and the environment
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STUDENT AWARENESS
GENERATES ACTION
Health and the Environment
HEALTH AND THE
ENVIRONMENT
By maintaining a Florida-Friendly landscape, you can reduce your
water consumption and preserve the environment. Excessive watering
can lead to drought in Florida. Native species require less fertilizer
and less watering. Excessive fertilizer can enter the water supply
through runoff. Pets drinking from puddles, children playing in
sprinklers, and any human that comes in contact with this water risks
serious health problems.
FLORIDA-FRIENDLY
LANDSCAPING™ PROGRAM
1. Right Plant, Right Place
2. Water Efficiently
3. Fertilize Appropriately
4. Mulch
5. Attract Wildlife
6. Manage Yard Pests Responsbily
7. Recycle Yard Waste
8. Reduce Stormwater Runoff
9. Protect the Waterfront
Let the work begin!
Removing unwanted plants
Unwanted plants can be recycled into mulch
Phalaris arundinacea should be planted clumps rather than linear rows
Overgrown lawn becomes beautified landscape
The finished product
Mulch retains moisture and reduces the need to water
Water efficiently with timed sprinklers and reclaimed water
Look for more attractive native species