Understanding your lawn’s environmental needs and adapting to Florida’s weather conditions can help you get a healthy and environmentally friendly lawn. Design your yard so it thrives on rainwater alone, without additional irrigation.
Check out these publications and sites for Florida-specific information about water conservation.
UF/IFAS Publications
Design Strategies for a Sustainable Home Landscape
Let Your Lawn Tell You When to Water
Fertilization and Irrigation Needs for Florida Lawns and Landscapes
How to Calibrate Your Sprinkler System
Basic Repairs and Maintenance for Home Landscape Irrigation Systems
UF/IFAS Sites
Living Green: Lawn Care & Irrigation
Other Sites & Publications
Water Efficiently Publication-Florida Friendly Landscaping
Make Every Drop Count: Managing a Water-Wise Landscape-University of Georgia
Conserving Water in the Vegetable Garden-University of Georgia