Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program
FYN and the commercial horticulture programs at Univ. of Florida/IFAS Extension offices provide training in Florida-friendly landscaping for landscape professionals. Contact the FYN Coordinator or Commercial Horticulture Agent at your County Extension office, or the FYN state office at (352)392-1831 x 220 or email: fyn@ifas.ufl.edu
Univ. of Florida/IFAS Extension provides training in the landscape BMPs for professionals. Contact Laurie Trenholm at (352) 392-1831 x 374 or email: ltrenholm@ifas.ufl.edu. Train the trainer programs available as well as Spanish and English language manuals and summary books.
Latest information on turfgrass science and green industry best management practices for residential landscapes, sports turf, sod growers, and more.
Provides training and continuing education for horticulture and landscape professionals as well as horticulture-related Degrees. GII is a partnership between North Florida Community College, Florida A & M University, the University of Florida, and the Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association. A free online course offering 4 CEUs, BMPs for Landscape , is available through December 2007.
The Extension Web Calendar lists continuing education classes for landscape professionals as well as members of the public.
Educational and certification resources for landscape and horticulture professionals.
Offers certification and educational programs and promotes best management practices in landscape maintenance.
Offers training and certification for irrigation professionals and promotes practices that conserve water and minimize runoff. FIS's website includes links to manufacturers of low-volume irrigation and water conservation systems.
Offers continuing education programs for landscape architects.
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Florida Green Industries: BMPs for Protection of Florida's Water Resources (PDF - 500kb) English Version Spanish Version |
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Guidelines for Model Ordinances for Protection of Water Quality and Quantity Using Florida-Friendly Landscaping (PDF - 400kb) | |
Builders and Developers
Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program
FYN consults with and provides educational resources for builders and developers. Contact FYN's Builder and Developer Statewide Coordinator, at (352) 392-1831.
The Water-wise Landscape Recognition Program and Community Water-wise Awards recognize developers, builders, businesses and homeowners that demonstrate excellence in water conservation. For information, contact Sylvia Durrell at Sylvia.Durell@swfwmd.state.fl.us
Information about "green building" certification for builders and developers.
Promotes the adoption of best design, construction, and management practices in new residential community developments.
Offers consulting, educational and certification services to help developers and communities implement sustainable development practices.
Located in Sarasota County, the Florida House is a model home and landscape that features readily available, environmentally friendly materials and methods. The landscape is a model Florida Yard, demonstrating the use of native and drought-tolerant plants, micro-irrigation, composting, and ways to reduce harmful run-off.
Promotes awareness of sustainable business and development practices.
Conducts research and education in new technologies for managing stormwater.
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Stormwater BMP Selection and Implementation Manual (PDF - 2.6 MB) |
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Additional Resources
Integrated Pest Management
Extensive online resource covering all aspects of IPM for commercial and non-commercial applications.
Nonpoint Source Pollution
Florida DEP's Nonpoint Source Management Program site for BMP publications, model ordinances, and other educational material.
Native and Florida-friendly Plant Resources
Locate wholesale and retail sources of Florida plants.
A database of nurseries and members of the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association.
Information about all aspects of native plants in Florida.
Comprehensive database of trees recommended for Florida urban and suburban environments.
Comprehensive database of native and naturalized plants in Florida.
Springs and Springshed Protection
Florida Springs Initiative research, reports and contact information for protection of Florida's springs and springsheds.
An in-depth web production about springs.
Department of Community Affairs website including best practices and model land code for spring and springshed protection.
Florida Geological Survey's reports on springs and the aquifer.
Site provides comprehensive information about wetlands and wetland related issues in Florida.
Invasive Plant Control
The University of Florida's online resource for information about invasive plants.
Site includes in-depth information about University of Florida/IFAS's ongoing assessment of the invasive status of non-native plants.
Resources provided by the Florida DEP for invasive plant control and removal.
