ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — To help protect the local environment, the City of St. Petersburg is implementing a citywide fertilizer ban that will run from June 1 until September 30.
The ban will help to combat fertilizer seeping into bodies of water during the rainy summer months. Fertilizer run-off can lead to environmental issues like algae blooms, fish kills, and water quality issues.
To help protect waterways and marine life, the City of St. Pete says to do the following:
- Use a slow-release fertilizer in the spring or fertilizer-free micronutrients in the summer
- Clean debris or vegetation near storm drains
- Do not mow within six feet of any body of water
- Ensure all lawn maintenance/landscapers you use are certified through Pinellas County
- Replace some or all of your lawn with Florida-friendly natives
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