Benefits of Florida-Friendly Landscaping
There are many benefits to planting a Florida-Friendly Landscape.
Save time and money-
Native landscapes minimize maintenance requirements such as frequent watering, fertilizers, pesticides and other costly products.
Reduce pollution to preserve our waterways -
Reduce pollution from pesticides and fertilizers that run off into our drains and waterbodies.
Conserve our freshwater resources -
Use less water with drought-tolerant plants. Native plants will thrive in the soil type around your home and will require much less water.
Control weeds and reduce erosion, water loss and stormwater runoff -
Use Florida-Friendly Landscaping techniques such as natural mulch to reduce erosion and retain water in your yard.
Create a simply beautiful yard -
The Florida-Friendly Landscaping plant database will assist you in creating your custom landscape . FYN Plant Selection Guide 2015
Shown on this page are several examples of plants that can be used in Florida-Friendly landscapes.
