Tag: conservation

Microplastics—What’s the BIG deal?

Microplastics range in size from microscopic fibers and beads to these larger fragments.

Posted: September 17, 2017

Lloyd Singleton, Extension Agent II In the 1967 classic film, “The Graduate”, a conversation between young Ben and Mr. McGuire goes like this: “I want to say one word to you. Just one word.” “Yes,… Read More

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources

Tags: conservation, Lloyd Singleton, Microplastics, water quality

Green Industry Best Management Practices (GI-BMP)

by lsingleton

Posted: May 25, 2017

By Lloyd Singleton Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of hosting 22 landscape professionals in a full day training known as the “Green Industries Best Management Practices”, or GIBMP for short. These eager learners… Read More

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Water

Tags: conservation, fertilizer, lsingleton, water

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