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.
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.
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.
Directions