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A properly maintained Florida-friendly yard can help homeowners conserve water and reduce pollution of water resources. The Florida-friendly approach to landscaping emphasizes nine interrelated principles:
FLORIDA FRIENDLY LISTING
Florida-friendly landscaping emphasizes the following nine principles:
Right Plant, Right Place
Plants selected to suit a specific site will require minimal amounts of water, fertilizers and pesticides.
Water Efficiently
Irrigate only when your lawn needs water. Efficient watering is the key to a healthy Florida yard and conservation of limited resources.
Fertilize Appropriately
Less is often best. Over-utilization of fertilizers can be hazardous to your yard and the environment.
Mulch
Maintaining a 3-inch layer of mulch will help retain soil moisture, prevent erosion and suppress weeds.
Attract Wildlife
Plants in your yard that provide food, water and shelter can conserve Florida’s diverse wildlife.
Manage Yard Pests Responsibly
Unwise use of pesticides can harm people, pets, beneficial organisms and the environment.
Recycle
Grass clippings, leaves and yard trimmings recycled on site provide nutrients to the soil and reduce waste disposal.
Reduce Stormwater Runoff
Water running off your yard can carry pollutants, such as soil, debris, fertilizer and pesticides, that can adversely impact water quality. Reduction of this runoff will help prevent non-point source pollution.
Protect the Waterfront
Waterfront property, whether on a river, stream, pond, bay or beach, is very fragile and should be carefully protected to maintain freshwater and marine ecosystems.
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PARKS DIVISION
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The City of Lakeland has developed a wonderful set of parks over the years. The majority of the City’s parks are located in the or near the historic downtown center. Some of the most dramatic and well-used parks are the waterfront parks. The parks which feature a variety of amenities including scenic vistas, ornamental gardens, picnic pavilions, playgrounds, sports fields, boating and much more!
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COMMON GROUND PARK
CommonGround will be Polk County's first "inclusive play experience," a term used to describe non-traditional play areas. Children of varying abilities and disabilities will be able to play together side-by-side.
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Hollis Garden Flowers
Have you ever wondered what those flowers were in Hollis Gardens or those plants on the side of the road? Well, your waiting has come to an end. Click on the link below to view the 2004 Top Performers.
2004 Top Performers
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