We discuss nine harmful gardening practices for the Indian River Lagoon.  Do you participate in any of these?  If so, then this article will help you understand the effects to the Lagoon.  Here are a few….

1. 1. Fertilizing without testing the soil first.
   2. Using too much fertilizer at one time.
   3. Applying pesticides where is it not needed.

For a more in depth look at these and 6 more, please read this article from the Florida Today news.  By using fertilizers and pesticides carefully, everyone can do their part to protect water quality and the environment.