{"id":339799,"date":"2026-07-14T17:14:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T17:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/339799\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T17:14:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T17:14:13","slug":"residents-reminded-to-avoid-fertilization-more-sanibel-captiva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/339799\/","title":{"rendered":"Residents reminded to avoid fertilization, more – SANIBEL-CAPTIVA"},"content":{"rendered":"


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On July 9, Lee County reported that while much of the area is still experiencing the lingering effects of the drought, it is still important to prepare for the typical summer rainy season \u2014 and that includes avoiding using fertilizer and overwatering.<\/p>\n

As rainy days increase locally, unnecessary fertilizing and improper fertilizer application can result in runoff that sends nutrients meant to feed lawns into waterways, where they feed harmful aquatic algae instead.<\/p>\n

Do more by doing less during the summer:<\/p>\n

\u2013 Follow Lee County Ordinance 08-08 through Sept. 30 and stop fertilizer use during the rainy season. Avoiding fertilizer use helps keep harmful runoff filled with nitrogen and phosphorus out of waterways, which will protect wildlife and help prevent harmful algal blooms.<\/p>\n

\u2013 When prioritizing lawn care, mow no more than one-third of the grass blade. Maintaining more height helps lawns retain more water, decreasing the amount of runoff entering waterways.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Dispose of yard and pet waste property to protect water quality. Pet waste contains high nitrogen and phosphorus content, and when washed into waterways, it can contribute to algae blooms. Dog waste can contain fecal coliform bacteria and spread harmful parasites.<\/p>\n

Residents are encouraged to be mindful of water usage, as well.<\/p>\n

For unincorporated Lee County \u2014 which includes Captiva \u2014 even-numbered addresses and properties with no address may irrigate on Thursdays and\/or Sundays and odd-numbered addresses may irrigate only on Wednesdays and Saturdays in the summer months. Irrigation is prohibited daily between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit LeeGov.com\/NaturalResources\/WaterSmart<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For more information about the county\u2019s fertilizer ban, visit FertilizeSmart.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n


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