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It's Time for the 14th Annual Community Water-Wise Awards

Hillsborough County Extension Services and Tampa Bay Water are looking for examples of Florida-friendly landscaping.

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Do you know someone whose yard is the envy of the neighborhood but uses little water to achieve a beautiful landscape?

If so, that resident may be eligible for the 14th annual Community Water-Wise Awards.

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Hillsborough County Extension Services, Tampa Bay Water and its member governments are looking for entries for the 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 a free application by June 30.

Did you know?

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  • 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. Access the database, and even build an online list for your landscape.
  • 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 also can call Virginia Overstreet, Water-Wise Program coordinator, 813-744-5519, ext. 54144, or Lynn Barber, Florida-Friendly Landscaping agent, Hillsborough County Extension Service, 813-744-5519, ext. 54105.

 


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