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Using Vegetation to Meet NPDES Regulations

By Cornerstone Administrator on May 07, 2013. Comments (0)

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, or NPDES, is a permit program sanctioned by the federal Clean Water Act in order to decrease the amount of polluted storm water runoff

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Pond Bank Restoration in Florida

By Cornerstone Administrator on Apr 25, 2013. Comments (0)

There are thousands of storm water ponds throughout Florida. These are large ponds constructed during new residential development to collect excess rainwater and protect the nearby homes against flooding.

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Take Care of Your Lawn and Wallet with Pest Control & Fertilization

By Cornerstone Administrator on Nov 13, 2012. Comments (0)

A lush thick lawn not only appears well-maintained but is a healthy lawn. Increasing your properties value by adding curb appeal looks good and is a big part of maintaining

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The Need for Building Retaining Walls

By Cornerstone Administrator on Oct 30, 2012. Comments (0)

The purpose of a retaining wall is to provide extra support to stop soil movement caused by erosion.

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Update Summer Landscape to Fall Landscape

By Cornerstone Administrator on Oct 23, 2012. Comments (0)

The summer blossoms are fading and the evenings are going to start getting cooler. Fall is fast on the heels of summer, and you’ll need to update your landscape to include plants that bloom during the fall

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Make Your Landscaping Florida Friendly and Environmentally Sound

By Cornerstone Administrator on Oct 11, 2012. Comments (0)

The ideal Florida-Friendly Yard — the smart way to grow — should boast natural beauty that reflects the native landscapes of our state.

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Sidewalk Repairs: Get the Cracks Before the Cracks Get You

By Cornerstone Administrator on Oct 08, 2012. Comments (0)

They might start small -- those hairline fractures in sidewalk pavement that you never really notice because they just grow so slowly.

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Homes for Our Toops Victory

By Cornerstone Administrator on Oct 25, 2011. Comments (0)

Homes for Our Troops was building a new home for Veteran Juan Roldan who lost both of his legs in combat. We donated the landscape design, irrigation, and landscape materials to make this project possible.

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