Watering Your Landscape

Home Lawn & GardenWater is the lifeblood of plants. It is required for seed germination, plant growth, photosynthesis, nutrient transport and temperature control. Water also maintains turgidity, which enables leaves to retain their shapes.
As Florida's population grows and the state becomes more urbanized, the demand on limited water resources steadily increases. Saltwater intrusion into freshwater wells further reduces the state's available water supply. Homeowners who want to continue watering their landscape plants must practice water conservation now rather than waiting until an emergency arises. More...

 

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