The Nine Principles
of Florida Yards & Neighborhoods

The basis of the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program is a set of nine interrelated principles. By emphasizing these principles FY&N teaches Floridians to create and maintain Florida-friendly landscapes. Learn more about these principles by clicking on them in the list below.

• Right Plant, Right Place
• Efficient Watering
• Fertilizing Properly
• On the Waterfront
• Planting For Wildlife
• Proper Use of Mulch
• Recycling
• Safe Pest Management
• Stormwater Runoff