You don't have to be an expert gardener or landscaper to create a Florida-friendly yard. All it takes is a willingness to learn and a desire to build a beautiful yard that helps protect Florida's environment.
Get started by taking the Florida-friendly landscaping Interactive Tutorial and Quiz. Next, download the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods' handbook below for more detailed information.
Also, be sure to browse the photo gallery for great Florida-friendly yard examples, and check out resources offered through your local UF/IFAS County Extension office including Master Gardener training opportunities by exploring the Toolshed.
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Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Take a fun and simple tutorial to learn the principles of low-impact and Florida-friendly landscaping. Answer the quiz afterward to test your knowledge.
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Florida-Friendly
Landscaping Quiz
Already a Florida-friendly landscaping expert? Then take our online quiz now and test your Florida-friendly landscaping knowledge.
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Check out some great examples of Florida-friendly yards and landscapes to gain some ideas and inspiration for your own landscape.
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The Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Handbook
A handbook to environmentally sound landscaping practices developed by the Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program at the University of Florida/IFAS.
(PDF - 5.5MB)
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Nine Principles for Florida-friendly Landscaping
Download and read the Nine Principles of Florida-friendly landscaping developed by the Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program at the University of Florida/IFAS.
(PDF 1.3MB)
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