The Florida-Friendly Landscaping ™ program emphasizes nine major principles that allow residents to create beautiful yards and gardens while protecting our precious water, preserving natural resources, and saving on costs. We are a statewide public education program from the
University of Florida's Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program which currently partners with other Florida counties to promote sound landscape practices.
Objectives
- Water Conservation
- Reduction of Storm-water Runoff
- Creation of Wildlife Habitats
The Nine Principles
The nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principles are: Right Plant, Right Place; Water Efficiently; Fertilize Appropriately; Mulch; Attract Wildlife; Manage Yard Pests Responsibly; Recycle Yard Waste; Reduce Stormwater Runoff; and Protect the Waterfront.
Benefits of Florida-Friendly Landscaping
- Aesthetic landscapes increase the value of your house and property
- Reduces your water bill up to 40% after plants are established
- Plant diversity increase interest and reduces the spread of insects and disease
- Decreases the level of weekly maintenance in your yard
- Reduces stormwater runoff to protect the fish and birds dependant on our lakes, rivers and estuaries
- Decreases
non point source pollution function
going into our water bodies so they can be used for recreation
- Creates habitat for birds and butterflies
- Protects our natural resources for future generations
Certifying your Yard
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