Do You Have a “Florida-friendly” Yard?

According to Southwest Florida’s Water Management District, there are nine principals to a “Florida-friendly” yard. What is a “Florida-friendly” yard? It is a yard that is not only beautiful, but that also becomes an asset to the environment by protecting natural resources. Recognizing that the home landscape is part of a larger natural system will help in creating a “Florida-friendly” yard.

To maintain a “Florida-friendly yard, the SWF Water Management District emphasizes nine principals:

1.     Right plant, right place

Plants selected to suit a specific site will require minimal amounts of water, fertilizers and pesticides.

2.     Water efficiently

Irrigate only when your lawn needs water. Efficient watering is the key to a healthy Florida yard and conservation of limited resources.

3.     Fertilize appropriately

Less is often best. Overuse of fertilizers can be hazardous to your yard and the environment.

4.     Mulch

Maintaining a 3-inch layer of mulch will help retain soil moisture, prevent erosion and suppress weeds.

5.     Attract wildlife

Plants in your yard that provide food, water and shelter will attract Florida’s diverse wildlife.

6.     Manage yard pests responsibly

Unwise use of pesticides can harm people, pets, beneficial organisms and the environment.

7.     Recycle

 Grass clippings and leaves provide nutrients to the soil and reduce waste disposal when reused on the landscape.

8.     Reduce storm water runoff

Water running off your landscape can carry pollutants such as soil, debris, fertilizer, gasoline and pesticides that can adversely impact water quality. Reduction of this runoff will help prevent nonpoint-source pollution.

9.     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.

For more information about “Florida-friendly” yards, go to http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/yards to check out their searchable plant database and get more tips on how to make your yard “Florida-friendly.” Then let ProMo Lawn Care professionals help you attain the yard of your dreams! We offer the most comprehensive lawn care services in Southwest Florida, including:

·  Lawn care and maintenance (mow-edge-blow)

·  Mulch, bark and decorative rock installation

·  Weed control (beds-n-borders)

·  Shrub and hedge trimming

·  Sprinkler head cleaning

·  Sod Repair

·  Palm tree pruning

·  Over seeding

ProMo Lawn Care is a residential and commercial lawn service company dedicated to making your yard beautiful with our custom lawn treatment services. Our expert staff consistently maintains lawns and landscapes by paying special attention to the specific needs of your Southwest Florida grass.
Give us the opportunity to estimate services for your lawn needs today! We serve Cape Coral, Fort Myers and North Ft. Myers, Estero, Punta Gorda, Bonita Springs, Naples and Port Charlotte.