Know a 'Water-Wise' Individual or Business?

From Hillsborough County:

Hillsborough County Extension Services, Tampa Bay Water, and its Member Governments are looking for entries for the 14th Annual Community Water-Wise Awards. These awards recognize individuals and businesses with water-efficient, aesthetically pleasing landscapes. If you think your landscape is water-wise, fill out your free application at www.tampabaywaterwise.org by June 30 to find out!

Did you know?

• ·         Landscape maintenance can account for up to 50 to 75 percent of many homes’ water usage during the spring dry season.

• ·         There are nearly 380 plants, trees, shrubs, flowers and more that are recognized as Florida-friendly. To access the database, and even build an online list for your landscape, visit http://floridayards.org/fyplants/index.php.

• ·         You don’t have to do it alone! To get more information about landscaping in the Sunshine State, visit Florida-Friendly Landscaping's page and click on ‘Ask an Expert’ in the top-right corner to have your questions answered by Florida-friendly landscaping and gardening experts.

For more information about the awards program or if you would like assistance and information in creating a water-wise landscape, visit www.tampabaywaterwise.org, or contact Hillsborough County Extension Services. You can also call Virginia Overstreet, Water-Wise Program Coordinator, 813-744-5519, Ext. 54144, or Lynn Barber, Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Agent, Hillsborough County Extension Service, 813-744-5519, Ext. 54105.