Landscape Recognition - Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program - University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Scienc

Landscape Recognition - Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program - University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences - UF/IFAS
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program
Florida-Friendly Landscape Recognition
The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) Program recognizes landscapes that use sustainable landscaping practices. Florida-Friendly landscapes minimize the use of potable water for irrigation, avoid the runoff of excess fertilizers and pesticides from the landscape, and provide habitats for wildlife. They can take any form, from more traditional to more natural. It's how the  landscape is designed and maintained that ultimately determines if it's Florida-Friendly.
Recognitions are offered for three different categories of landscapes: Home, Commercial, and New Construction. Landscapes are evaluated based on a
checklist
of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ practices. Florida-Friendly landscapes receive a yard flag to display and a certificate for the recognition at Silver, Gold, or FFL Natural level.
Show your commitment to protecting Florida’s water and natural resources by making your landscape Florida-Friendly and displaying your recognition flag.
Check with your
local extension office
to see if landscape recognition is offered in your county.
Recognition Process
In order to have your landscape recognized as a Florida-Friendly landscape, you must follow the steps below:
Download the checklist from the website:
FFL Home Landscape Checklist
FFL Natural Checklist
Use the checklist to evaluate your landscape and make any changes needed.
If you need help making your landscape more Florida-Friendly, contact your county's
Extension office
or see our
online materials
When your landscape is ready, contact your local UF/IFAS
Extension office
to schedule a site evaluation. If your local county does not participate in the FFL Recognition Program, contact the
FFL state office
An Extension agent or appointed FFL representative will visit your landscape and go through the checklist to determine if your landscape qualifies for Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Recognition.
FFL Recognition is valid for 2 years from the date of original recognition. Reevaluation must take place upon expiration to determine if your landscape can remain an FFL Recognized Landscape under the most recent version of the FFL Home Recognition Checklist. The reevaluation process follows the steps as outlined above. Contact your county’s UF/IFAS Extension office to schedule a site evaluation or if you have any questions.