STUDENT AWARENESS

GENERATES ACTION

Health and the Environment

HEALTH AND THE

ENVIRONMENT

By maintaining a Florida-Friendly landscape, you can reduce your

water consumption and preserve the environment. Excessive watering

can lead to drought in Florida. Native species require less fertilizer

and less watering. Excessive fertilizer can enter the water supply

through runoff. Pets drinking from puddles, children playing in

sprinklers, and any human that comes in contact with this water risks

serious health problems.

FLORIDA-FRIENDLY

LANDSCAPING™ PROGRAM

1. Right Plant, Right Place

2. Water Efficiently

3. Fertilize Appropriately

4. Mulch

5. Attract Wildlife

6. Manage Yard Pests Responsbily

7. Recycle Yard Waste

8. Reduce Stormwater Runoff

9. Protect the Waterfront

Let the work begin!

Removing unwanted plants

Unwanted plants can be recycled into mulch

Phalaris arundinacea should be planted clumps rather than linear rows

Overgrown lawn becomes beautified landscape

The finished product

Mulch retains moisture and reduces the need to water

Water efficiently with timed sprinklers and reclaimed water

Look for more attractive native species