Resources

• Florida Yards and Neighborhoods - University of Florida IFAS Extension


• Florida-Friendly Landscaping


• Contact Information for Cooperative Extension County Offices


• Lawns and Landscapes – University of Florida IFAS Extension


• Florida Certified Yard – St. Johns County Extension


• Waterfront Property Owners Guide – Florida Department of Environmental Protection


• The Florida Native Plant Society


• Florida’s Water: It’s Worth Saving


• Field Guide to Soil Moisture Sensor Use in Florida


• HGTV Organic Gardening

Programs offered by St. Johns River Water Management District/ Watershed Action Volunteers (WAVs):

• Storm drain marking

  WAVs help place markers on neighborhood storm drain inlets as a reminder not to dump pollutants down the storm drains and to keep the inlets clear and free of debris.

• Neighborhood Watersheds and Ponds

  a PowerPoint presentation on watersheds and treatment systems (ponds) that highlights pollution in stormwater runoff and homeowner responsibilities.

• Waterwise landscaping

  A slide show that focuses on Florida-friendly landscaping, watering efficiently, and water conservation. For information on these programs or to schedule a presentation, please contact Felicia Boyd, St. Johns River Water Management District/Watershed Action Volunteers: 904-730-6261 or wavprogram@sjrwmd.com

Recommended Reading

• The Florida Lawn Handbook: An Environmental Approach to Care and Maintenance of Your Lawn Edited by Kathleen C. Ruppert and Robert J. Black, University Press of Florida
  


• Florida’s Best Native Landscape Plants
  Gil Nelson, University Press of Florida