Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program

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The Department of Water Resources offers classes and workshops
 to help residents create and maintain Florida-friendly landscapes.  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 water resources for the future.

Classes are offered each month at the UF/IFAS Citrus County Extension Classroom,
3650 W. Sovereign Path, Lecanto, FL  34461

Class Details and Registration on Eventbrite

01/09/24 Right plant, Right place Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
01/23/24 9 Florida-Friendly Landscaping Principles Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
02/06/24 Florida-Friendly Fertilizing Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
02/13/24 Honey bees and pollinators Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
02/22/24 Irrigation & Turf Management 101 Thursday, 12:00 - 3:00 PM
03/05/24 Lawns in Central Florida Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
03/14/24 Fixing Flaws in your Landscape Thursday 6-8 PM
03/19/24 Palms in Central Florida Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
04/09/24 Optimizing irrigation systems Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
04/23/24 Managing pests wisely Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
05/07/24 Right plant, Right place Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
05/21/24 9 Florida-Friendly Landscaping Principles Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
06/04/24 Florida-Friendly Fertilizing Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
06/18/24 Fixing Flaws in your Landscape Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
07/09/24 Lawns in Central Florida Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
07/23/24 Palms in Central Florida Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
08/06/24 Optimizing irrigation systems Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
08/15/24 Coastal Cleanup/Protecting local waters Thursday 6-8 PM
08/20/24 Managing pests wisely Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
09/03/24 Weed management for lawns and gardens Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
09/17/24 Vegetable gardens in Central Florida   Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
10/08/24 Right plant, Right place Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
10/10/24 Irrigation & Turf Management 101 Thursday, 12:00 - 3:00 PM
10/15/24 9 Florida-Friendly Landscaping Principles Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
11/05/24 Florida-Friendly Fertilizing Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
11/19/24 Honey bees and pollinators Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
12/03/24 Fruit and berry plants for Central Florida Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
12/17/24 Fixing Flaws in your Landscape Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Beekeeping Basics  
01/27/24 What’s in your apiary. Saturday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
02/17/24 Getting started. Know your Bees. Saturday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
03/23/24 Inspecting Frames and Stressors. Saturday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM


Videos
Watch informative videos on fertilizing, air potato vines, irrigation controllers, and more.

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Plant Database

Identify the Florida-friendly plants, including Florida native plants, that will work in your yard or landscape design. The plants included in this database are available at nurseries throughout Florida.

Contact

FFL Program Coordinator:
Steven Davis
steven.davis@citrusbocc.com

Location:

Citrus County Florida Yards & Neighborhoods
3600 W. Sovereign Path, Suite 202
Lecanto, FL 34461
Phone: (352)-527-5708
FAX: (352)-527-5429

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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