Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: The Nine Principles
About this Event
Want a beautiful landscape that is easier to maintain and better suited to Florida’s unique environment?
Join UF/IFAS Extension at the Marathon Garden Club for a monthly Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ educational series designed to help homeowners and residents create and maintain attractive, resilient landscapes that work with Florida’s environment.
From November through April, we’ll explore the nine principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™, with each monthly session focusing on practical strategies you can put to work in your own yard.
Topics throughout the series will include:
- Choosing the right plant for the right place
- Watering efficiently
- Fertilizing appropriately
- Attracting and supporting wildlife
- Managing yard pests responsibly
- Recycling yard waste
- Reducing stormwater runoff
- Protecting the waterfront and water quality
- Creating a landscape that is better adapted to Florida conditions
Whether you’re starting a new landscape, improving an existing yard, or simply want to learn more about gardening in the Florida Keys, this series will provide practical, research-based information you can use at home.
Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Where: Marathon Garden Club, Marathon, Florida
When:
- November 2, 2026
- December 14, 2026
- January 4, 2027
- February 1, 2027
- March 1, 2027
- April 5, 2027
Come learn how small changes in your landscape can make a big difference for your yard and Florida’s environment.
Questions? Contact Liah Continentino at 305-998-9580 or [email protected]
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 28.52 to USD 129.89
