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Blackout Compliant Fertilizers and Amendments

by Tia SilvasyAvatar photo
September 1, 2022

The Orange County fertilizer ordinance (and most other counties in Florida) prohibits application of nitrogen and phosphorus because they contribute to degradation of our precious water bodies in Central Florida. In Orange County, 104 of ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Blackout, Building, County, Fertilizer, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscape, Ordinance, Soil, Water

Fertilizer Ban Starts June 1 – No Nitrogen or Phosphorus Applications

by Michelle AtkinsonAvatar photo
May 27, 2015

Monday, June 1 is the beginning of the summertime fertilizer blackout. During this time you cannot apply any fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorus to your lawn or landscape until October. The County’s strict fertilizer ordinance ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Blackout, Fertilizer, Grass Clippings, Lawn, Manatee County, Matkinson, Turf, Water Quality

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