FYN 9 Principles
The Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program is designed to educate homeowners and other community members about the techniques and benefits of Florida-friendly landscaping with the help of 9 key principles:

1. Right Plant, Right Place (933KB pdf)

2. Water Efficiently (688KB pdf)

3. Fertilize Appropriately (965KB pdf)

4. Mulch (515KB pdf)

5. Attract Wildlife (401KB pdf)

6. Manage Yard Pests Responsibly (1.04MB pdf)
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7. Recycle (1.12MB pdf)
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8. Reduce Storm Water Runoff (586KB pdf)

9. Protect the Waterfront (672KB pdf)

Kurt Rowe
FYN Residential Coordinator
(941) 722-4524, ext. 237.
Michelle Atkinson
FYN Builder & Developer Coordinator
(941) 722-4524 x256
Related Resources
- FloridaYards.org
- Florida Dept of Environmental Protection
- Environmental Protection Commission
- NRCS - Manasota Service Center
- Tampa Bay Estuary Program
- Sarasota Bay Estuary Program
- Southwest Florida Water Management District


