November 2006
by Aaron Hoover
Drawn to the coast for its natural beauty and wildlife, yet increasingly confronted by red tides, fish kills, and contaminated beaches, many coastal residents are deeply concerned about the environment. While they cannot single-handedly save the coast, a growing number are seeking out builders and landscapers who can help them make a difference in their own front yards, by landscaping with environmentally
friendly native plants.
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Native Landscaping for Coastal Homes Some landscape designs are "greener" than others Aaron Hoover Drawn to the coast for its natural beauty and wildlife, yet increasingly confronted by red tides, fish kills, and contaminated beaches, many coastal residents are deeply concerned about the environment. While they cannot single-handedly save the coast, a growing number are seeking out builders and landscapers who can help them make a difference in their own front yards — by landscaping with environmentally friendly native plants. In Fort Myers on Florida's booming southwest coast, Custom Earthworks Design is one of a handful of area design firms
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