Landscape and Stormwater Best Management Practices 

Best Management Practices (BMPs) are guidelines for planning, design, installation, and maintenance of landscapes and stormwater ponds. BMPs promote aesthetically pleasing landscapes and environmental protection by focusing on conserving water, preserving beneficial organisms, improving soil conditions, reducing stormwater and irrigation runoff, reducing fertilizer and pesticide use, allowing space and natural food sources for wildlife, and maintaining the health of plants and waterbodies. 

GI-BMP (Green Industries Best Management Practices) Certification Program

The GI-BMP certification Program for green industry professionals provides information and guidance on Florida Friendly Landscaping™ principles to minimize Non-Point Source Pollution and preserve water quality. This certification is required to obtain the FDACS Limited Urban Fertilizer Certification/License (LUF). Anyone making fertilizer. applications to any landscape element for hire is required to have the FDACS LUF. 

GI-BMP Program Information

Fertilizer and Landscape Ordinance Information

Find your local fertilizer ordinance using the app.

Florida Friendly Landscaping™ Fertilizer Ordinance App

Tampa Bay Area Fertilizer Ordinance Resources

• Hillsborough County Fertilizer Use and Landscape Management Rule
• City of Tampa Fertilizer Ordinance
• Manatee County Fertilizer Ordinance
• Pinellas County Fertilizer Ordinance
• Pasco County Fertilizer Ordinance

Specific Appropriation 146 Final Report

Effectiveness of the Timing of Seasonal Fertilizer Restrictions on Urban Landscapes

Stormwater and Pond Management

Stormwater Management

Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Green Infrastructure Webinar Series

Green Infrastructure in Florida Video Series