A Guide to Florida-Friendly Landscaping

This is the handbook for the Florida-Friendly landscaping program. You will find this handbook to be full of practical information. (8M PDF)

Florida-Friendly Plant List

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

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. (1.24M PDF)

Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Workbook

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

Florida Yardstick Workbook

The workbook will help you prepare for Yard Recognition. View on-line.

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. (3450kb)

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. (4935kb)

Wildlife Habitat Creation In and Around Urban Ponds

Wildlife Habitat Creation In and Around Urban Ponds (338kb)

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:

• Nine Landscaping Principles of Florida Yards & Neighborhoods
• Creating Your Florida Yard