Learn About Summer Lawn Care And Fertilizer Ban

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DeLand, FL- Joe Sewards will offer tips on lawn care and fertilizers from 10 a.m.

to noon Saturday, May 21, at the Volusia County Agricultural Center,

3100 W. New York Ave., DeLand.

Sewards, an urban and residential horticulturist with the University of

Florida/Volusia County Extension, will explain how to prepare your lawn

for summer in light of the county’s summertime fertilizer ban. Under

the fertilizer ordinance, residents and businesses may not use

fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorous from June 1 through Sept.

30.

The $5 program fee can be paid at the door. Light refreshments and

handouts will be provided.

Reservations are required; call 386-822-5778.

Visit the county's horticulture Facebook page at

https://www.facebook.com/UniversityOfFloridaIfasVolusiaCountyExtension.