These days, water quality and quantity are important issues that are on everyone’s mind. These Frequently Asked Questions address common concerns related to irrigation and fertilizer. These FAQs draw on extensive UF/IFAS research, and were created to help guide government officials in developing local regulations based on science.
What are Florida-Friendly Landscapes?
Florida-Friendly Landscapes protect Florida’s unique natural resources by conserving water, reducing waste and pollution, creating wildlife habitat, and preventing erosion. Any landscape can be Florida-Friendly if it’s designed and cared for according to the nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles, which encourage individual expression of landscape beauty. Make your landscape a Florida-Friendly Landscape—do your part to create a more sustainable Florida!
Nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping Principles
1. Right Plant, Right Place
2. Water Efficiently
3. Fertilize Appropriately
4. Mulch
5. Attract Wildlife
6. Manage Yard Pests Responsibly
7. Recycle
8. Prevent Stormwater Runoff
9. Protect the Waterfront
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