UF/IFAS Extension: Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program

FFL Annual Update & In-Service Training

The 2012 Annual Update & IST sessions will be held in two locations to facilitate travel: Gainesville and Sarasota. Numerous opportunities will be provided for meeting with UF/IFAS research faculty as well as sharing ideas and networking.

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Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ ( FFL ) means using low-maintenance plants and environmentally sustainable practices. Learn how you can have a beautiful landscape that could save you time, energy and money while protecting our future. Find out more from your county’s FYN program or from this web site and the FloridaYards.org companion web site of the FDEP Springs Initiative. Read more about the program...

For Homeowners

Solutions for your yard: all you need to know about tending a Florida landscape. More...

Community Associations and Property Managers

A one-stop information kit on Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ communities, maintenance, principles and legislation. More...

For Professionals

Information about Green Industries Best Management Practices and the FYN Builder & Developer Program. More...

FFL in the News

Articles and videos about the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program. More...

e-Newsletters

Creating Florida-Friendly Communities-- For developers, landscapers, community associations, and environmental professionals. The Neighborhood Gardener-- For Master Gardeners and Homeowners.

Landscaping FAQs

We have received many questions related to fertilization, irrigation and landscaping in Florida. More...

2012 Florida Turfgrass Symposium

The Florida Turfgrass Symposium 2012 is coming this summer. We are inviting, Extension agents, master gardeners, and community leaders to attend. There will be three symposia located throughout the state to provide education on topics such as turfgrass management, environmental protection, water quality and BMP’s among others. CEUs will be provided.

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