The 2008 Community

Water-Wise Awards are here!

The Florida Yards and Neighborhoods (FYN) Program is designed to educate homeowners and other community members about the benefits of Florida-friendly landscaping with the help of 9 key principles.

Knowing ways to conserve water and energy in the landscape is a positive step towards helping the environment for future generations to enjoy! You not only reduce your maintenance, but minimize the amount of water, fertilizer and pesticides that need to be applied to your yard.

To request a presentation about Florida-friendly landscaping and the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program for your civic group, garden club, etc., contact Marina D'Abreau at (813) 744-5519, ext. 145. To request a presentation for your homeowner or condominium association, contact Lisa Strange at (813) 744-5519, ext. 142. 

Learn about composting, micro-irrigation, rain barrels, or landscape design. Click here for 2008 Workshop dates.

Click here for a list of upcoming community events related to gardening and the environment.

Useful Articles: (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these files. Download it free by clicking here.)

• Guide to Environmentally Friendly Landscaping
• Basic Principles of Landscape Design
• Landscaping for Energy Conservation
• Landscaping for Water Conservation
• Mulches for the Landscape
• Choosing a Turfgrass for Florida Lawns

Other Links of Interest:

• FloridaYards.org
• Tampa Water Department
• Tampa Stormwater Department
• Florida Dept of Environmental Protection
• Hillsborough County Adopt-a-Pond
• Environmental Protection Commission
• Soil & Water Conservation
• Tampa Bay Estuary Program
• Southwest Florida Water Management District
• Hillsborough County Water Resource Services
• Hillsborough River Watershed Alliance