Free Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Gardening Workshops Scheduled in August 2021
Citrus County Utilities Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program is offering a free gardening workshop
on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 from 2:00-3:30pm. Landscape irrigation is supplemental, but often uses
50- 70% of total residential water consumption. Irrigation practices such as seasonal scheduling,
catch can calibration, and selection of drought tolerant plants are essential to creating a
sustainable and water conserving landscape.
Classes are currently held online. Please register at https://ccufflprogram.eventbrite.com to
participate in the workshop. Contact Steven Davis at (352) 527-5708 if you have additional
questions.
9 Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™
Citrus County Utilities Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program is offering a free gardening workshop
on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 from 2:00-3:30pm. The University of Florida developed the 9 basic
principles to establish a set of gardening practices which aid gardeners in creating sustainable
and successful ornamental gardens. These practices allow gardeners to create beautiful landscapes
generating little or no impact to our water resources. Selection of the right plant for the right
location, efficient irrigation, proper fertilization, and responsible pest management are several
of the topics discussed during this workshop.
Classes are currently held online. Please register at https://ccufflprogram.eventbrite.com to
participate in the workshop. Contact Steven Davis at (352) 527-5708 if you have additional
questions.