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FloridaFlorida--Friendly LandscapeFriendly Landscape

Bradenton Beach Eco ExpoBradenton Beach Eco ExpoFloridaFlorida--Friendly Landscaping:Friendly Landscaping:

What is it ??What is it ??Presented by:Presented by:

Kurt RoweKurt RoweFYN Homeowner Program CoordinatorFYN Homeowner Program CoordinatorManatee County Cooperative ExtensionManatee County Cooperative Extension

OutlineOutline

►►What is FYN?What is FYN?►►FYN PartnersFYN Partners►►FYN Program ComponentsFYN Program Components►►FYN FYN –– Nine PrinciplesNine Principles►►FYN Resources for Community AssociationsFYN Resources for Community Associations

What Is FYN?What Is FYN?

What is the FYN?What is the FYN?

►► Florida Yards & Neighborhoods (FYN) was Florida Yards & Neighborhoods (FYN) was developed to preserve Floridadeveloped to preserve Florida’’s natural resources s natural resources by creating beautiful and environmentallyby creating beautiful and environmentally--friendly friendly landscapes. Through stakeholder education and landscapes. Through stakeholder education and awareness, this program addresses the serious awareness, this program addresses the serious problems of soil and water quality degradation problems of soil and water quality degradation caused by caused by stormwater runoffstormwater runoff and and nonnon--point source point source pollutionpollution..

►► IFAS FYN Programs by CountyIFAS FYN Programs by County

Definitions:Definitions:

►► Stormwater Runoff Stormwater Runoff --Rainwater that flows off of yards, roads and parking Rainwater that flows off of yards, roads and parking lots, and washes back into streams, bays and other lots, and washes back into streams, bays and other water reservoirs. This runoff can carry pollutants into water reservoirs. This runoff can carry pollutants into our water supply (surface and groundwater).our water supply (surface and groundwater).

►► NonNon--point source pollution point source pollution ––Sources of pollution that can not be pinpointed to any Sources of pollution that can not be pinpointed to any single cause and are usually associated with trash, car single cause and are usually associated with trash, car oil, chemical lawn products, and other residues that are oil, chemical lawn products, and other residues that are easily carried away by flowing water.easily carried away by flowing water.

Why a FloridaWhy a Florida--Friendly Yard?Friendly Yard?

Florida-Friendly landscaping principles will helps homeowners transform their yard into one that will not only conserve precious water resources and reduce pollution, but will also help save time, energy, and money.

FYN PartnersFYN Partners

FYN Program PartnersFYN Program Partners

Concerned CitizensMembers of Private IndustrySarasota Bay Estuary ProgramTampa Bay Estuary Program University of Florida►Institute for Food And Agricultural Sciences (IFAS)

SouthWest Florida Water Management DistrictCity and County GovernmentsFlorida Department of Environmental ProtectionEnvironmental Protection AgencyU.S. Department of Agriculture

FloridaYards.orgFloridaYards.org

► FloridaYards.org website► A collaborative effort of these partners:

Institute for Food And Agricultural Sciences (IFAS)Florida Dept. of Environmental ProtectionFlorida Yards & Neighborhoods ProgramSWFWMDMyFlorida.com

► Website Components:Florida-friendly Landscaping 101Interactive YardFlorida-friendly Plant DatabaseProfessional’s Corner

FYN Program ComponentsFYN Program Components

FYN Program ComponentsFYN Program Components

►► OutreachOutreachSchoolsSchoolsPublic eventsPublic events

►► WebsiteWebsite►► Workshops and ClassesWorkshops and Classes►► Landscape Assistance ConsultationsLandscape Assistance Consultations►► Yard RecognitionsYard Recognitions

OutreachOutreach

Downtown BradentonFarmer’s Market Southeast Guide Dog

Holiday Open House

OutreachOutreach

Home & Garden Expo Lakewood Ranch“The Nature of Florida Living”

FYN on ExtensionFYN on Extension’’s Websites Website

http://manatee.ifas.ufl.edu

WorkshopsWorkshops

Landscape AssistanceLandscape Assistance

►► 90 minute meeting by appointment90 minute meeting by appointment►► A brainstorming session focusing on a A brainstorming session focusing on a

homeownerhomeowner’’s landscapes landscape►► 1 or 2 Yard Advisors meet with homeowner1 or 2 Yard Advisors meet with homeowner►► FYN and other educational materials FYN and other educational materials

providedprovided►► Opportunity for homeowner to share Opportunity for homeowner to share

photos, site sketch, plant samples for IDphotos, site sketch, plant samples for ID

Yard RecognitionsYard Recognitions

FYN FYN -- Nine PrinciplesNine Principles

Principles of a Florida YardPrinciples of a Florida Yard• Right Plant -Right Place

•ManageYard Pests

•Water Efficiently •Recycle

•Use FertilizerAppropriately

•ReduceStormwaterRunoff•Mulch

•Provide for Wildlife

•Protect theWaterfront

FYN FYN –– 9 Principles9 PrinciplesRight Plant -

Right Place

Right Plant Right Plant -- Wrong Place?Wrong Place?

Right Plant Right Plant -- Wrong Place?Wrong Place?

What are the site What are the site conditions?conditions?

SoilSoil►►Sand, silt, clay, Sand, silt, clay, ►►Organic materialsOrganic materials►►pHpH

LightLight►►Sun or shade Sun or shade

DrainageDrainage►►Wet or dryWet or dry►►Drainage patternsDrainage patterns

Structures and Structures and obstructionsobstructions►►Utility lines (overhead and Utility lines (overhead and

underground)underground)►►Sidewalks / drivewaysSidewalks / driveways

Landscape Functions?Landscape Functions?

• How do you currently use, or plan to use, your property?

Family ActivitiesFamily ActivitiesPetsPetsOutdoor entertainmentOutdoor entertainmentWildlife HabitatWildlife HabitatEnhancing or hiding a Enhancing or hiding a viewview

► Level of Maintenance

Key to SuccessKey to Success

Proper planning and Proper planning and plant selection:plant selection:

Can avoid Can avoid problems laterproblems laterCan save energy, Can save energy, effort, water, money, effort, water, money, etc.etc.Makes the landscape Makes the landscape more enjoyablemore enjoyable

Know Your PlantsKnow Your Plants►►UF/IFAS Extension/FYN Plant List 2006UF/IFAS Extension/FYN Plant List 2006

►►USDA Plant Hardiness Zones for FloridaUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones for Florida

►►Waterwise Florida LandscapesWaterwise Florida Landscapes

Plant Selection ConsiderationsPlant Selection Considerations►► Mature Height / WidthMature Height / Width►► Evergreen / DeciduousEvergreen / Deciduous►► FlowerFlower

ColorColorBloom PeriodBloom PeriodScentScent

►► Sunlight / Shade Sunlight / Shade RequrementsRequrements►► SoilSoil

pHpHSalinitySalinity

►► Known plant problems or pestsKnown plant problems or pests►► Fertilizer needsFertilizer needs►► Water requirementsWater requirements►► General AvailabilityGeneral Availability►► CostCost

Functional Turf AreasFunctional Turf Areas►Berms and Swales

Turf is an excellent filter, helping to diminish pollutants and stormwater run-off

►Recreational areasTurfgrass is resistant to foot traffic, produces oxygen and reduces temperature, glare, noise, and dust

►Pet areas

Alternatives To TurfAlternatives To Turf►► Landscaping beds Landscaping beds

require less effort and require less effort and cost less to maintain cost less to maintain than turfthan turf

►► Consider lowConsider low--maintenance ground maintenance ground covers, mulched covers, mulched landscape beds, and landscape beds, and pathwayspathways

Functional Landscaped BedsFunctional Landscaped Beds►Annuals, perennials,

ground covers, shrubs or trees in a mulched area can be used to:

Screen a viewCover oddly-shaped areas difficult to mow or irrigatePlant a shady area where turf won’t growGroup plants for easy maintenanceProvide color, shade, or windbreak

Other PlantOther Plant--related resourcesrelated resources

►►EDIS Publications related to FYN Principles EDIS Publications related to FYN Principles ►►““Identification and Control of NonIdentification and Control of Non--invasive invasive

Plants in the Tampa Bay AreaPlants in the Tampa Bay Area”” bookletbooklet►►IFAS Assessment of the Status of NonIFAS Assessment of the Status of Non--

native Plants in Floridanative Plants in Florida’’s Natural Areass Natural Areas::Prohibited SpeciesProhibited SpeciesCentral Zone: Invasive Central Zone: Invasive –– Not RecommendedNot RecommendedCentral Zone: CautionCentral Zone: CautionCentral Zone: Species that can be recommendedCentral Zone: Species that can be recommended

FYN FYN –– 9 Principles9 PrinciplesRight Plant -

Right Place

Water Efficiently

Water EfficientlyWater Efficiently

Use low-volume sprinklersCalibrate your sprinkler system

Use a rain gauge

Water ¾inch when you see wilt

Water Efficient LandscapesWater Efficient Landscapes

Always incorporate:Always incorporate:

Right plant, right placeRight plant, right placeChoosing low maintenance plants and natives Choosing low maintenance plants and natives Grouping plants according to their water needsGrouping plants according to their water needsUsing mulchUsing mulch

Water Use EfficiencyWater Use Efficiency

Controllable FactorsControllable FactorsPlant selectionPlant selectionPlant placementPlant placementSoil structureSoil structureMulchingMulchingIrrigationIrrigationMaintenance practicesMaintenance practicesHuman ToleranceHuman ToleranceEducationEducation

Uncontrollable FactorsUncontrollable FactorsTemperatureTemperaturePrecipitationPrecipitationSunlightSunlightWindWindSoil textureSoil textureDrainageDrainageWater qualityWater qualityLocal water restrictionsLocal water restrictions

Watering TipsWatering Tips

►► Learn to recognize Learn to recognize when plants when plants needneedwaterwater

►► In the heat of midday, In the heat of midday, some plants wilt. No some plants wilt. No amount of water will amount of water will change this. If the change this. If the plant is still wilted by plant is still wilted by evening, water it then.evening, water it then.

When Do I Water?When Do I Water?

►► Early morning or eveningEarly morning or eveningTemperature is cool and wind is Temperature is cool and wind is calmcalm40% 40% -- 60% of water applied 60% of water applied evaporates in the afternoon sun!evaporates in the afternoon sun!

►► SWFWMD Water RestrictionsSWFWMD Water Restrictions

►► Manatee County ExtensionManatee County ExtensionWater Conservation ProgramWater Conservation Program

How Much Water?How Much Water?

►►Apply Apply ¾¾ inch water per applicationinch water per application►►Soak soil thoroughly to promote a Soak soil thoroughly to promote a

deeper, more drought tolerant deeper, more drought tolerant root systemroot system

Measure ItMeasure ItUse a rain gauge, or…

1) Place cans of equal diameter in random places underneath the sprinkler’s spray pattern

2) Measure the depth of water in each can

3) Add depth measurements & divide by the number of cans

Determine the length of time it takes for your sprinkler system to deliver ¾ inch water.

Irrigation SystemsIrrigation Systems

►► Calibrate the Calibrate the sprinkler systemsprinkler system

►► Install a rain shutInstall a rain shut--off deviceoff device

►► Have your sprinkler Have your sprinkler system system ““tuned uptuned up””yearlyyearly

►► Replace worn hose Replace worn hose and faucet washersand faucet washers

Rain Shut-off Device

Low Volume SprinklersLow Volume Sprinklers

Micro-jet sprinkler Drip emitters

Micro-irrigation can improve watering efficiency.

FYN FYN –– 9 Principles9 PrinciplesRight Plant -

Right Place

Water Efficiently

Use FertilizerAppropriately

Fertilize AppropriatelyFertilize AppropriatelyRead the bag Use slow-release

Keep away from waterUse compost as fertilizer

Why Apply Fertilizer?Why Apply Fertilizer?

►►To obtain a desired To obtain a desired result:result:

Establish newly Establish newly installed plantsinstalled plantsPromote root Promote root and shoot growthand shoot growthEnhance flowers Enhance flowers and fruit setand fruit setCorrect or prevent Correct or prevent nutrient deficienciesnutrient deficiencies

Florida Fertilizer LabelFlorida Fertilizer Label

► Florida law requires companies to print the precise nutrient content

►Read the label carefully to determine:“Guaranteed Analysis”

16 16 –– 2 2 -- 88nitrogen nitrogen –– phosphorous phosphorous –– potassiumpotassium

Indicates the bag contains, Indicates the bag contains, by weightby weight::Total nitrogen (N)Total nitrogen (N)………………………………………………16% 16% Available phosphate (PAvailable phosphate (P22OO55))……………… 2%2%Soluble potash (KSoluble potash (K22O )O )……………………………………8%8%

Selecting a FertilizerSelecting a Fertilizer

►► Buy fertilizer that contains Buy fertilizer that contains only the nutrients you needonly the nutrients you need

Test soil to determine what Test soil to determine what nutrients are needed nutrients are needed

►► If applying N, you need to If applying N, you need to consider what source to useconsider what source to use

Water SolubleWater Soluble-- rapidly rapidly released to plantsreleased to plantsWater InsolubleWater Insoluble-- slowly slowly releasedreleased

When Do I ApplyWhen Do I ApplyNitrogen & PotassiumNitrogen & Potassium

to Lawns & Landscape Plants?to Lawns & Landscape Plants?

►► During the active growing seasonDuring the active growing seasonIn spring, after danger of frostIn spring, after danger of frostIn early fall, before winter dormancyIn early fall, before winter dormancyYearYear--round in South Floridaround in South FloridaApply iron to green up lawn in summer,Apply iron to green up lawn in summer,Use Use chelatedchelated iron or iron sulfateiron or iron sulfate

►► During establishmentDuring establishment►► During recoveryDuring recovery

From drought, wear, insects, or diseaseFrom drought, wear, insects, or disease

Fertilizing LawnsFertilizing Lawns

►►The potential for leaching and The potential for leaching and burning is greater due to burning is greater due to misapplicationmisapplication

Apply no more than Apply no more than ½½ lb. N/ 1000 ftlb. N/ 1000 ft22

Irrigate fertilizer in with Irrigate fertilizer in with ¼”¼” of waterof waterPostpone fertilization if rainfall is Postpone fertilization if rainfall is expectedexpected►►Too much water can move the nutrients past the Too much water can move the nutrients past the

root zone, where they can leach into root zone, where they can leach into groundwater or contribute to pollution of our groundwater or contribute to pollution of our bays and other water bodies through stormwater bays and other water bodies through stormwater runoff.runoff.

FYN FYN –– 9 Principles9 PrinciplesRight Plant -

Right Place

Water Efficiently

Use FertilizerAppropriately

Mulch

Types of MulchTypes of Mulch

MulchMulch►► Mulching is an Mulching is an

important principle important principle which will help:which will help:

Buffers soil Buffers soil temperaturestemperaturesDiscourage weed Discourage weed germination and growthgermination and growthOrganic mulch material Organic mulch material improve soil fertility as improve soil fertility as they decomposethey decomposeRetain soil moistureRetain soil moisture

Guidelines for Using MulchGuidelines for Using Mulch

►► Apply a 2Apply a 2--3 inch layer3 inch layer►► ““Volcano mulchingVolcano mulching”” or mulch applied too deeply, or mulch applied too deeply,

hinders oxygen exchange to roots, which stresses hinders oxygen exchange to roots, which stresses the plant and causes root rotthe plant and causes root rot

►► Mulch out to a treeMulch out to a tree’’s drip line or beyond, at least s drip line or beyond, at least an 8an 8--foot diameter.foot diameter.

►► Rake old mulch to break up any matted layersRake old mulch to break up any matted layers►► Do not use cypress mulch because harvesting Do not use cypress mulch because harvesting

from the wild depletes wetlandsfrom the wild depletes wetlands►► Shell, crushed stone or pebbles can be used as Shell, crushed stone or pebbles can be used as

mulch, but donmulch, but don’’t contribute to the soilt contribute to the soil’’s nutrient or s nutrient or organic content or water holding capacity.organic content or water holding capacity.

FYN FYN –– 9 Principles9 PrinciplesRight Plant -Right Place

Water Efficiently

FertilizerAppropriately

Mulch

Attract Wildlife

Attract WildlifeAttract Wildlife

All Animals Need:All Animals Need:

FoodFoodCoverCoverWaterWaterSpaceSpace

Animals will only reside or forage in an area Animals will only reside or forage in an area that contains enough of these four essential that contains enough of these four essential elements to maintain daily activities.

Habitat

elements to maintain daily activities.

Fruit Bearing PlantsFruit Bearing Plants Sea Grape Coccoloba uvifera

Bluestem Palm Sabal minor

Southern Red Cedar Juniperus silicicola

Florida PrivetFlorida PrivetForestieraForestiera segregatasegregata

►► Native shrub Native shrub ~10 ft~10 ft

►► Full to partial sunFull to partial sun►► Throughout FloridaThroughout Florida►► Fast growerFast grower►► Drought and salt Drought and salt

toleranttolerant►► Dense cover and Dense cover and

fruits attract birdsfruits attract birds

Wild CoffeeWild CoffeePsychotriaPsychotria nervosanervosa

►►Native shrub Native shrub ~8 ft~8 ft

►►Partial to full Partial to full shade tolerantshade tolerant

►►Blooms springBlooms spring--summersummer

►►Attracts Attracts butterflies and butterflies and birdsbirds

Nectar PlantsNectar Plants

FirebushHamelia patens

Golden Dew DropGolden Dew DropDurantaDuranta repensrepens

► Shrub ~ 14 feet► Full to partial sun► Blooms year- round► Throughout Florida►High drought

tolerance► Attracts butterflies

PorterweedPorterweedStachytarphetaStachytarpheta jamaicensisjamaicensis

►► Native and nonNative and non--native perennial ~ native perennial ~ 4 ft4 ft

►► Full to partial sunFull to partial sun

►► Blooms yearBlooms year--roundround

►► Medium salt and Medium salt and drought tolerancedrought tolerance

Provide CoverProvide Cover

►►Increasing Biodiversity by using a variety of Increasing Biodiversity by using a variety of plants in your yard designplants in your yard design

►►Create landscaped islands and natural Create landscaped islands and natural corridors of plants that connect bordering corridors of plants that connect bordering propertiesproperties

WaterWater

►►Permanent water Permanent water featurefeature

►►Sound of running Sound of running water attracts water attracts many animalsmany animals

Puddling-Butterflies obtain water and minerals from liquid in pore spaces.

Puddling station

Managing for WildlifeManaging for Wildlife

►►Vertical layers of Vertical layers of vegetationvegetation

►►Plant nativesPlant natives►►No pesticides!No pesticides!►►Stop mowingStop mowing--

Weeds add Weeds add wildlife value to wildlife value to your yard!

Bidens alba

your yard!

Right Plant -Right Place

ManageYard PestsResponsibly

FYN FYN –– 9 Principles9 Principles

Water Efficiently

FertilizerAppropriately

Mulch

Attract Wildlife

Manage Yard Pests ResponsiblyManage Yard Pests Responsibly

Biological control:• Good bugs• Bacteria• Animals that eat or kill pest insects

This good bug eats aphids

That’s mybaby (larvae)

When biological control fails, useinsecticidal soaps, or horticultural oils on pest bugs. Use Bacillus thuringiensis (Dipel, Thuricide) on caterpillars.

All Bugs are NOT Bad Bugs!All Bugs are NOT Bad Bugs!

►Cannot have an insect-free yard!► Less than 1% of insects

are pests► Beneficials naturally help

keep pests under control

Pests Managing Yard Pests Managing Yard

► Check plants regularly. Walk around your yard and observe your plants and lawn for signs of problems

► Avoid routine applications of pesticides. Treat only affected areas rather than spraying your entire lawn or yard

► Know 5 beneficial insects►Use environmentally-friendly pesticides►Use non-chemical approaches to pest control

Right Plant -Right Place

ManageYard PestsResponsibly

FYN FYN –– 9 Principles9 Principles

Water Efficiently

RecycleYard Waste

FertilizerAppropriately

Mulch

Attract Wildlife

Why Recycle?Why Recycle?

►►Retains the nutrients in your landscapeRetains the nutrients in your landscape►►Saves money on fertilizer, mulch and Saves money on fertilizer, mulch and

waste disposalwaste disposal►►Florida law prohibits disposal of yard Florida law prohibits disposal of yard

waste in lined landfillswaste in lined landfills

Different Ways to RecycleDifferent Ways to Recycle

►Recycle grass clippings by leaving them on the lawn.

► Use fallen leaves and pine needles as mulch under trees and shrubs.

► Create self-mulching areas under large trees.

► Create and maintain a compost pile with kitchen scraps and yard waste.

Right Plant -Right Place

ManageYard PestsResponsibly

FYN FYN –– 9 Principles9 Principles

Water Efficiently

RecycleYard Waste

FertilizerAppropriately

ReduceStormwaterRunoff

Mulch

Attract Wildlife

Reduce Stormwater RunoffReduce Stormwater Runoff

Rain BarrelsRain BarrelsCapture rain water for reCapture rain water for re--use to irrigate landscapesuse to irrigate landscapes

Keep rain and sprinkler water onsite to Keep rain and sprinkler water onsite to prevent runoff from occurring.prevent runoff from occurring.

►►Use porous surfaces Use porous surfaces for walkways, patios for walkways, patios and drivewaysand driveways

►►Use Use bermsberms, swales , swales and terracingand terracing

►►Direct downspouts Direct downspouts toward beds or lawntoward beds or lawn

Because water can wash off our yards, it is important to reduce the

amount of pollutants on our property.

►►Remove trashRemove trash►►Clean up oil spills and leaks with cat litterClean up oil spills and leaks with cat litter►►Pick up after petsPick up after pets►►Sweep grass clippings and soil back onto Sweep grass clippings and soil back onto

lawnslawns

ManageYard PestsResponsibly

FYN FYN –– 9 Principles9 PrinciplesRight Plant -Right Place

Water Efficiently

RecycleYard Waste

FertilizerAppropriately

ReduceStormwaterRunoff

MulchProtect theWaterfrontAttract Wildlife

Protect the WaterfrontProtect the Waterfront

►► Buffer with plantsBuffer with plants►► Use chemicals wisely or not at allUse chemicals wisely or not at all►► Remember: Your land drains to some water Remember: Your land drains to some water

bodybody

Protect the ShorelineProtect the Shoreline►►Vegetated slopesVegetated slopes

Absorb nutrientsAbsorb nutrientsPrevent erosionPrevent erosionAttract wildlifeAttract wildlife

Pond AppealPond Appeal

http://http://pond.ifas.ufl.edu/presentations.htmpond.ifas.ufl.edu/presentations.htm

►► Pond Appeal 1: Enhancing the Beauty of Your PondPond Appeal 1: Enhancing the Beauty of Your PondLearn how to make your lake or pond into an oasis and give Learn how to make your lake or pond into an oasis and give it it ““curb appeal.curb appeal.””Pond Appeal 1 PresentationsPond Appeal 1 Presentations

►► Pond Appeal 2: Pond Appeal 2: Healthy Ponds, Healthy Plants, Healthy FishHealthy Ponds, Healthy Plants, Healthy Fish

Pond Appeal 2 PresentationsPond Appeal 2 Presentations►► Pond Appeal 3: Wetland WildlifePond Appeal 3: Wetland Wildlife

Pond Appeal 3 PresentationsPond Appeal 3 Presentations

Landscapes bordering surface waters need Landscapes bordering surface waters need to be maintained with special sensitivity to to be maintained with special sensitivity to

the environment.the environment.

►Establish a 10-30 ft “no fertilizer, no pesticide” zone along shoreline

FYN Resources forFYN Resources forCommunity AssociationsCommunity Associations

Resources for AssociationsResources for Associations

►►Community Associations InstituteCommunity Associations Institute►►Water RestrictionsWater Restrictions►►Green Industries InstituteGreen Industries Institute►►Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape

AssociationAssociation►►Florida Irrigation SocietyFlorida Irrigation Society►►Florida Landscape Maintenance AssociationFlorida Landscape Maintenance Association

A Model FloridaA Model Florida--Friendly CCRFriendly CCR

►►Covenants, Codes, and Restrictions that Covenants, Codes, and Restrictions that Address Environmental Issues in Residential Address Environmental Issues in Residential Communities Communities

►►FloridaFlorida--Friendly Landscaping Covenants, Friendly Landscaping Covenants, Conditions, and RestrictionsConditions, and Restrictions

►►2001 Florida Statute 373.1852001 Florida Statute 373.185

FloridaFlorida--Friendly MaintenanceFriendly Maintenance

►►Considerations for Developing a Lawn and Considerations for Developing a Lawn and Landscape Maintenance ContractLandscape Maintenance Contract

►►Environmental Landscape Management Environmental Landscape Management Guidelines Community Associations Can Use Guidelines Community Associations Can Use to Select a Landscaper and Write an to Select a Landscaper and Write an Effective Landscaping ContractEffective Landscaping Contract

A Florida Yard can be beautiful A Florida Yard can be beautiful andandenvironmentally friendlyenvironmentally friendly……

ItIt’’s up to you!s up to you!

Presented by: Presented by:

Kurt RoweKurt RoweFYN Homeowner Program CoordinatorFYN Homeowner Program CoordinatorManatee County Cooperative ExtensionManatee County Cooperative Extension