The Art of Sustainable Landscape Design & Maintenance (3-Part Workshop)

Join us for an in-depth look at sustainable landscape design! In this 3-part class, you'll learn about Florida Friendly LandscapingTM, the design process, as well as landscape installation and maintenance. Students will create their own designs to take home.

Part 1-2 will focus on Florida Friendly LandscapingTM, analyzing your site plan and site conditions, and then selecting the right plants. We will explore the creative elements of the design process including various garden themes and their unique characteristics for creating beautiful, eco-friendly landscapes. Students will analyze their own site and create designs that they can then take home to implement.

Part 3 will focus on proper landscape planting and maintenance. Before relandscaping it is important to understand proper installation and care for your plants to grow and thrive into your own oasis. We will cover tree planting, pruning, mulching, irrigation, and fertilization in the early months of planting.

Due to the nature of the course, it is recommended to attend all 3 portions. Students who have scheduling conflict may choose to wait until another workshop is offered later in the summer. This class is designed to have a practical portion where you can take home your design and implement into your landscape. On the first day of class, students are responsible to bring a soil sample, PLAT survey, and photos of their yard.

• · If you are located in Orange County, you can obtain yours here: OC Fast Track - Building Permits (ocfl.net) If you are located outside of Orange County, please reach out to your local government/jurisdiction agency.
• · To collect a soil sample, please follow these instructions and bring in a plastic bag that zips closed. https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/planting/soil-testing/#:~:text=You%20should%20take%20the%20upper,ends%20up%20in%20the%20bucket.

Included in class enrollment: physical copies of and as well as the soil pH results for 1 sample. Soil pH results only, we do not test for nutrient analysis. Additional samples cost $2.

Cancellation policy: Please email Jeanette Mercado, Administrative Specialist at [email protected] if you are unable to attend so your seat can be re-opened for another participant.

Accessibility policy: The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact Clarissa Chairez at [email protected] at least 2 weeks in advanced. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

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Host or Publisher UF/IFAS Extension Orange County