Florida Friendly Landscaping

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9 Principles of Florida-Friendly
Landscaping Sylvia Durell Senior Comunications
Coordinator
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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

• One of 5 water management districts in Florida
• Water supply, flood protection, water quality,
  natural systems
• 16 counties
• 11-member governing board
• 8 basin boards

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SWFWMD Funding programs in 11 counties

• Charlotte
• Citrus
• Hernando
• Hillsborough
• Manatee
• Marion
• Pasco
• Pinellas
• Polk
• Sarasota
• Sumter

Funding workshops in Hardee and DeSoto counties
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UF/IFASNine "Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Principles

• Right Plant, Right Place
• Water Efficiently
• Fertilize Appropriately
• Mulch
• Attract Wildlife
• Manage Yard Pests Responsibly
• Recycle
• Reduce Stormwater Runoff
• Protect the Waterfront

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WATER SUPPLY
Right Plant, Right Place
Water Efficiently
Mulch
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• Proper site assessment, design, and plant
  selection for a specific site will minimize the
  use of water, fertilizer, pesticides labor.

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30 to 50 of total household use One watering
day for 2,500 sq. ft. lawn domestic water
needs for 10 people
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• Maintaining a 2-3 layer of organic mulch will
  help retain soil moisture, reduce erosion, and
  suppress competitive weeds.

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WATER QUALITY
Fertilize Appropriately
Manage Yard Pests Responsibly
Reduce Stormwater Runoff
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Recycled grass clippings, leaves, and yard
trimmings provide nutrients to the soil and to
reduce waste disposal.
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Less is often best. Over-utilization of
fertilizers can be detrimental to your yard and
the environment.
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• Incorrect use of pesticides can harm people,
  pets, beneficial organisms, and the
  environment.

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NATURAL SYSTEMS
Attract Wildlife
Recycle
Protect the Waterfront
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Plants in your yard that provide food, water, and
shelter can help Floridas diversewildlife
thrive.
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Waterfront property is very fragile and should be
protected as a natural treasure.
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Want to learn more?
SolutionsforYourLife.ifas.ufl.edu/
WaterMatters.org FloridaYards.org