Publications

To learn more about the Florida-Friendly Landscapingâ„¢ Program, please take a look at our publications listed below. These publications were created through the combined efforts of our partners and will help to guide you.

The Community Landscape

New: Florida-Friendly Landscapingâ„¢ Guidelines for Community Associations. A guide that Community and Condo Associations can use to select a landscaper and write an effective landscaping contract.

Publication version (80kb)

Brochure version (6317kb)

 

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The Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Handbook

This is the handbook for the Florida-Friendly landscaping program. You will find this handbook to be full of practical information.

Florida-Friendly Plant List

Here you will find a list of plants that are well adapted to growing in Florida landscapes.

The Florida Yardstick Workbook

View the Official Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Yardstick Workbook on-line.

Micro Irrigation Handbook

A Guide to Micro-Irrigation for West Central Florida Landscapes

This guide will help you save water in your landscape. It is filled with info on proper planning, operation and maintenance of micro-irrigation systems.

Neighboring Nature: A Guide for Property Owners

Public lands such as state parks, water mangement district lands, city and county parks, and environmentally sensitive lands are managed by government agencies. However, their stewartship depends on the cooperation of residents and visitors, especially property owners. This pamphlet shows homeowners how to be neighbors to nature.

Mangrove Brochure

Mangroves are valued for their protection and stabilization of coastal areas and serve as feeding, breeding, and nursery grounds for a great variety of fish, shellfish, birds, and other wildlife. Learn how to identify these fascinating trees.

Epiphyte Brochure

Epiphytes (air plants), such as Spanish Moss, are an important part of the ecosystem and provide food, water and shelter to Florida’s wildlife. This field guide will help you identify the most common species from the three main epiphyte groups of Florida; ferns, orchids and bromeliads.

Wildlife Habitat Creation In and Around Urban Ponds

Practical Maintenance Guidelines for Stormwater Ponds

Practical Maintenance Guide for Stormwater Ponds (413kb)

Videos

The UF/IFAS Sarasota County Extension Environmental Horticulture Agent, Annemarie Post, has made two Florida Yards & Neighborhood videos. You can view them on line at this website:

 

 

The Nine Landscaping Principles of the Florida-Friendly Landscapingâ„¢ Program

Learn more about the Florida-Friendly Landscapingâ„¢ Program by viewing these videos. More...

Resources