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A guide to environmentally friendly landscaping: Florida yards and neighborhoods handbook
| Author: |
Garner, A.; Stevely, J.; Smith, H. [and others] |
| Date: |
2001 |
| Periodical: |
Gainesville, FL: University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. 56 p. |
| Link: |
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP079
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| Abstract: |
This handbook on the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program provides helpful concepts, tools and techniques for creating your own Florida Yard. You'll learn the basics of designing a landscape featuring carefully selected plants suited to our climate, natural conditions and wildlife. Tips on cost-saving, environmentally friendly landscape maintenance also are included to help you reduce water, fertilizer and pesticide use. A helpful section for waterfront homeowners addresses shoreline management. This handbook also provides tips for working with your neighbors to share costs and work. Handy reference lists are located in the back of the handbook. |
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