The Florida Yards & Neighborhoods program is designed to inform homeowners how they can be more environmentally friendly with their landscaping and lawn care and how this can help protect Florida’s environment.
Florida Yards & Neighborhoods encourages homeowners to create Florida friendly landscaping by following these nine principles:
- Right Plant, Right Place
- Water Efficiently
- Fertilize Appropriately
- Mulch
- Attract Wildlife
- Manage Yard Pests Responsibly
- Recycle Yard Waste
- Reduce Stormwater Runoff
- Protect the Waterfront
Does your yard measure up?
Florida Yards & Neighborhoods offers a yard certification course for homeowners whose yards meet specific qualifications and wish to be classified as a Certified Florida Yard.
To see the certification checklist, and for contact information, please visit
For more information on landscaping and some great ideas, please visit: