Photos - Polk County's Florida-Friendly Yards

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Native plants with mulch
Recycled mulch, native plants, drought-tolerant plants and plants that provide for wildlife are used in this garden. 

Demonstration Garden
At the Polk County Extension Service you can come and visit the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Demonstration Gardens and view all nine principles in the landscape.

butterfly garden
Provide for wildlife in many different ways! Attract butterflies with nectar producing plants, provide shelter with evergreen plants and vines and attract beneficial insects instead of using insecticides.

Yellow House
Right plant, right place.  This landscape is low maintenance and colorful year-round.  The homeowner has designed the front yard using appropriate plants for the site. 

Florida Yard
This landscape is full of drought-tolerant and low-maintenance plants.  It is colorful year-round and provides a great habitat for birds and butterflies. 

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