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Native Pine Tree Planting in Florida | Chris Stephens on Water, Wildlife & Landscaping

On February 21, 2026, Chris Stephens, founder of Natives of Corkscrew, shared a powerful message before a community native pine tree planting event at the nursery in Southwest Florida. In this talk, Chris explains: • Why Florida’s water quality is declining • How traditional sod lawns and irrigation systems contribute to runoff and pollution • The connection between landscaping, swales, and waterways • Why native plants require less water, fertilizer, and maintenance • How upland plants can thrive without irrigation • The economic benefits of Florida-Friendly landscaping • Biblical stewardship and caring for creation • How small changes in your yard can create real environmental impact Chris discusses dune sunflowers, Simpson stopper, Florida privet, beach plantings, and upland vs. wetland plants — all while encouraging homeowners to rethink conventional landscaping practices. This event preceded a hands-on native pine tree planting, reinforcing the mission of restoring habitat, reducing irrigation, and protecting Florida’s waterways. If you care about: • Native plants • Sustainable landscaping • Florida water quality • Habitat restoration • Reducing irrigation and fertilizer use • Protecting fish and wildlife • Biblical stewardship of the land …this message is for you. 📍 Location: Southwest Florida 📅 Recorded: February 21, 2026 🌱 Hosted by: Natives of Corkscrew Nursery Learn more about native landscaping and upcoming events at Natives of Corkscrew. 00:00 Introduction – Why We Started Natives of Corkscrew 01:40 Why We’re Planting Native Pine Trees 02:20 Florida’s Water Problem 03:15 The Problem with Sod & Irrigation 04:26 Invasive Plants & Inputs 06:00 Swales, Runoff & Waterways 07:25 Dune Sunflower & Beach Planting 09:30 Cost of Sod vs Native Landscaping 17:25 Florida-Friendly Landscaping & HOAs 18:48 Upland vs Wetland Plants 22:40 Beach Erosion & Mangroves 24:25 Biblical Stewardship & Creation 25:30 How to Properly Plant Native Trees 27:30 When to Prune After Winter