Photos - Polk County's Florida-Friendly Yards
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The homeowner has used all of the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods principles in this yard. No supplemental irrigation is needed in a landscape such as this.This newly installed landscape shows the use of by-product mulch (pine bark) and oak leaves. A landscaper can work with you to install a low maintenance and Florida Friendly landscape
This landscape is filled with butterfly plants that are very colorful and easy to grow.
Create a small pond for wildlife in your backyard. The pond can provide a home for fish and water to birds and other creatures.
This homeowner created a restful oasis in the backyard. Sitting on a bench by a pond is a great way to relax after a hard day! Wildlife benefit from this water source too!
Stormwater runoff is reduced in this landscape. Permeable surfaces are used for paths and walkways. There is also groundcover and plants to minimize erosion.
Use a drought tolerant, low mainenance plants in median strips and areas surrounded by cement. These areas are often not irrigated and can be difficult to maintain. Beach sunflower works well in this situation.
