Want a resilient South Florida? Start with the Everglades, then your front yard
Replacing thirsty turf grass with native vegetation helps protects the Everglades and our water supply.
Replacing thirsty turf grass with native vegetation helps protects the Everglades and our water supply.
UF/IFAS research found that natural turf was consistently cooler than synthetic and water-scarce landscapes.
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