Education
SustainScape is dedicated to educating our community and consider education to be one of our primary responsibilities as stewards of our environment. We have a wealth of knowledge on subjects ranging from organic fertilization, sustainability, etc. and have created this education portal to share that knowledge with you!
Broward SCORE Radio Show with Dennis de Zeeuw
Sustainscape in Boca Raton was recently honored by SCORE as a leading local business. Owner Dennis de Zeeuw tells us how he launched the business, the challenges he faced and how SCORE mentors helped him overcome those challenges.
* skip to the 14:00 minute mark to hear Dennis
Right Tree Right Place
Dennis DeZeeuw presents a talk on how native tree canopy, shrubs and ground cover promote beneficial insects, birds and butterflies; and how the city, it’s property owners, renters and landscape ordinance can increase native habitat in Lake Worth.
Courtesy of The Lake Worth City Tree Board
3 Benefits of Organic Fertilization in Sustainable Landscaping
A short term solution that introduces caustic fertilizers into your landscaping can very well have harmful effects longer down the road. Chemicals developed to bring a quick ‘greening’ to your lawn, floral beds, and shrubbery can begin to condense over time, infusing...
Why should you be harvesting rainwater?
We working hard on bringing you a comprehensive article on all of the reasons you should be harvesting rainwater… come back soon for more information!
What I see in Nature is a magnificent structure that we can comprehend only very imperfectly, and that must fill a thinking person with a feeling of humility.
– Albert Einstein
Quick Tips
How to Avoid Lawn Fungus During Fall, Winter and Spring
Turn off the sprinklers when you receive ample rain during the fall, winter and spring months. When it is cool and moist, fungus will form in St. Augustine and Zoysia grasses. We recommend spraying Liquid Vitae organic fertilizer to reduce damage, but there is really... read more