Riverfront Gardens and Restoration

The Indian River Lagoon is one of the nation\'s most diverse estuarine systems, providing habitat for hundreds of different species of animals and plants, including many which are rare and endangered. The lagoon system is a vital part of our community\'s natural heritage, economy, and lifestyle. Much of the current water quality problem in the Indian River Lagoon can be attributed to stormwater runoff from our lawns, bringing chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicide residue, as well as heavy metals and other pollutants into the lagoon. In addition, poor landscaping practices often result in the overuse of valuable freshwater on landscapes along the lagoon. Fortunately, waterfront property owners can "turn the tide" and revegetate the shoreline with native plants critical to a healthy lagoon system.

The following is a list of just some of the plants we offer which are suitable for natural landscaping along the banks of the Indian River Lagoon.