2. Florida

3. LIVING GREEN (With Healthy Greenspaces) Leads to Healthy Water Bodies and a Healthy Environment! Florida’s turf producers, golf course and sports field managers, and lawn care and landscape professionals are seriously passionate about the environment. When it comes to your Florida greenspace, LIVING GREEN is more than just a slogan – it’s a way of life!

4. LIVING GREEN Is Good For The Environment! Did you know that lawns, landscapes and greenspaces are… NATURE’S AIR CONDITIONERS HIGHLY-EFFICIENT WATER FILTERS NOISE REDUCERS ALLERGEN TRAPS AND OXYGEN MAKERS ROBUST HABITATS (think golf courses) GREAT PLACES FOR A STROLL LAUNCHPADS FOR DREAMS! Audio clips are courtesy of Turfgrass Producers of Florida. www.floridalawn.com

5. Native LIVING GREEN MEANS… Using the Right Plant in the Right Place Right Plant, Right Place = Florida Friendly Landscaping Answers for Florida Friendly – Is turf OK? Absolutely. Are both “Natives” and “Non-Natives” OK? You bet. Is irrigation design really that important? Yes – very very important. There are lots of choices in designing beautiful AND environmentally- friendly greenspaces.

6. Native WHY FERTILIZE? Feed Your Greenspace Responsibly Fertilize only if needed and only when grass is actively growing. Don’t fertilize before a heavy rain. Lawns only need 1/4 inch of water after each fertilizer application. Use slow-release fertilizers, which provide fertilization for 60 days or longer. Always follow package directions -- MORE IS NOT BETTER. Check out WaterMatters.org/fertilizing for more information.

7. Native LIVING GREEN Means Making Every Drop Count! Irrigate like a pro: Don’t just set it and forget it. Let your lawn tell you when it’s thirsty. Cut WAY back on irrigation in cool weather. Use a rain gauge or moisture sensor. Mow smart. Your lawn and landscape need a lot less water than you think!

8. TRUST YOUR GREEN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS They are your first and best line of defense! They follow strict guidelines and licensure requirements explicitly designed to protect water quality and to reduce water use. They are your neighbors, friends and fellow citizens, and want the best possible outcomes for our natural resources.

9. Native LIVING GREEN FLORIDA… … is an initiative of the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF), which is supported by: Club Managers Association of America, Florida Chapters Florida Golf Course Superintendents Association Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association Florida Pest Management Association Florida Sports Turf Managers Association Florida Turfgrass Association Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Turfgrass Producers of Florida To learn more about EREF and the LIVING GREEN FLORIDA initiative, please visit… www.LivingGreenFlorida.com www.ereflorida.com

10. Native THANK YOU! www.LivingGreenFlorida.com www.ereflorida.com