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Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program
RECYCLE YARD WASTE GUIDANCE
How to Recycle
- Leave grass clippings on the lawn after mowing so they don’t enter the storm drain.
- Install a Compost pile or worm bin (if permitted by HOA) or use a community compost bin if available.
- Use Landscape waste (tree trimmings, fallen leaves, pine needles) on site (if permitted by HOA) and/or properly compost or placed at curb for horticulture recycling.
- Create self-mulching areas under large trees.
Pruning
- Avoid the used of hedge trimmers. Use hand pruners to get a healthy more natural appearing plant.
- Hedge or screening plants should be pruned to keep the bottom wider than the top.
- When pruning trees. Never make flush cuts. Prune outside the branch collar.
- Use the three-point cut method to prevent damage while pruning tree branches.
- Never over-prune palms. Use the 9:00 and 3:00 technique.
- Before pruning live or dead Mangroves, check state and local rules.
- If you choose to hire an arborist, choose a certified arborist.