Brac Grey Water Recycling

Did you know that 65 percent of the water usage in your house comes from the bathroom? That’s right, approximately 30 percent of the water usage in the home comes from flushing the toilet, and 35 percent comes from using sinks, and taking showers and baths. Another 20 percent comes from doing your laundry (although .. read more

Rain Water Harvesting Cisterns

Similar to an artificial well, a rainwater harvesting cistern collects rainwater and keeps it from getting contaminated and evaporating. The stored water can be used for household needs and irrigation. Not only does this save you money, but it promotes sustainability by cutting down on water waste. The use of cisterns is just another way .. read more

Native Plants

We’re blessed to live in Florida. There’s a plethora of native plants to choose from that are both beautiful and easy to take care of. There’s no sense in using imported plants when you can easily pick from hundreds of plants that are native to the Central Florida area. But why choose native plants? The .. read more

Drought-Tolerant Plants

During the summer months in Florida, it rains nearly every day – the afternoon thunderstorms, as the locals call them. At around 4 p.m., the ocean’s sea breeze sends a line of storms across the state, providing nourishment to the plant life. However, outside of the summertime, there can be weeks without rain. It’s critical to .. read more

Florida Water Star

Formosa Gardens has qualified for Florida Water StarSM voluntary certification, a program for builders and developers designed to increase water efficiency in landscapes and irrigation systems, as well as indoors. According to the South Florida Water Management District, requirements for Florida Water Star certification include: Micro-irrigation and mulch in plant beds. High-volume irrigation system limited to 50 .. read more

Dual Flush Toilets

Not only are we using BRAC Grey Water Recycling to cut down on water waste in the bathroom, but we at Formosa Gardens also have installed some of the most energy-efficient toilets on the market. In order to find the best model, we have brought two different brands in for product comparison. Each home is equipped .. read more