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Steps to a Florida-Friendly Landscape

Claire Lewis , Tom Wichman, andSydney Park-Brown

Release Date: 3/3/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-ep413-2009

Agriculture

Abstract

A Florida-Friendly landscape is attractive, functional, and ecologically sound. Its creation and maintenance can be accomplished by using the landscape practices listed in this article. They are grouped according to how much money or labor they take to accomplish from easiest (Tier One) to most expensive and/or labor intensive (Tier Three). Even a simple practice—like raising the height on your lawn mower—can have significant, positive impacts on the landscape and the environment. Helpful websites from the University of Florida/IFAS are also included in this publication. These resources provide even more tips and practices to incorporate Florida-Friendly Landscaping

About this Publication

This document is ENH1153, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date December 2009. Revised December 2009, September 2011, August 2014, March 2018, and February 2024. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.