Florida Friendly Landscaping
In July of 2009 the Florida Legislature passed a landmark bill called the Florida-Friendly Landscaping bill. This act requires local governments and homeowners associations to participate in water conservation. The bill also encourages the use of indigineous plants, reducing the use of fertilizer and pesticides, and providing food and shelter for native animals.
The University of Florida has a wonderful website that offers suggests for Florida-Friendly Landscaping programs. Some of their suggestions include:
* RIght plant, right place
* Water efficiently
* Attract wildlife
* Stop the spread of invasive exotic plants
* Increase ground water recharge
* Minimize disturbance of existing native plants
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