Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program

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.
Two 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
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 | Optimizing Irrigation Systems | 2:00-3:30 PM |
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 | Palms in Central Florida | 2:00-3:30 PM |
Tuesday, March 8, 2022 | Lawns in Central Florida | 2:00-3:30 PM |
Tuesday, March 22, 2022 | Florida Friendly Fertilizing | 2:00-3:30 PM |
Thursday, March 24, 2022 | 9 Florida friendly Principles | Night 6-8 PM |
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 | Managing Pests Wisely | 2:00-3:30 PM |
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 | Right Plant, Right Place | 2:00-3:30 PM |
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 | Create a Florida Friendly Landscape | 2:00-3:30 PM |
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 | 9 Florida Friendly Principles | 2:00-3:30 PM |
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 | Lawns in Central Florida | 2:00-3:30 PM |
Tuesday, June 21, 2022 | Florida Friendly Fertilizing | 2:00-3:30 PM |
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 | Managing Pests Wisely | 2:00-3:30 PM |
Thursday, July 14, 2022 | Irrigation 101 | Classroom |
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 | Create a Florida Friendly Landscape | 2:00-3:30 PM |
Thursday, July 28, 2022 | Palms in Central Florida | Night 6-8 PM |
Tuesday, August 9, 2022 | Optimizing Irrigation Systems | 2:00-3:30 PM |
Tuesday, August 23, 2022 | 9 Florida Friendly Principles | 2:00-3:30 PM |
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 | Lawns in Central Florida | 2:00-3:30 PM |
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 | Florida Friendly Fertilizing | 2:00-3:30 PM |
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 | Right Plant, Right Place | 2:00-3:30 PM |
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 | Create a Florida Friendly Landscape | 2:00-3:30 PM |
Thursday, October 27, 2022 | Optimizing Irrigation Systems | Night 6-8 PM |
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 | Palms in Central Florida | 2:00-3:30 PM |
Tuesday, November 22, 2022 | 9 Florida Friendly Principles | 2:00-3:30 PM |
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 | Managing Pests Wisely | 2:00-3:30 PM |
Tuesday, December 20, 2022 | Invasive Plants and Pests | 2:00-3:30 PM |
Videos
Watch informative videos on fertilizing, air potato vines, irrigation controllers, and more.

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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