Introduction to Florida Friendly Landscaping In Your Backyard @MiamiDadeExtension

Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Learn how to create a sustainable landscape using the principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping ™. This program will introduce participants to the 9 FFL Principles that, when used together, will help you create a beautiful and sustainable landscape that could save you time, energy, and money while protecting our water, resources, and the environment.

FFL Plants app: https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/resources/apps/

Invasive Plants (UF/IFAS Assessment): https://assessment.ifas.ufl.edu/

Outdoor Water Restrictions in Miami-Dade County: miamidade.gov/global/water/conservation/outdoor-water-restrictions.page

Landscape Irrigation Rebate Program: miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1495121281246222

Low-Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida: https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP107

Upcoming Composting Workshops: miamidade.gov/global/solidwaste/home-composting.page

Upcoming Rain Barrel Workshops: miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1494864593277758

Newsletter sign up: https://subscribe.ifas.ufl.edu/extweb/miami-upcoming-events.html

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