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Residential Horticulture

Central Florida’s environment can make landscaping challenging. Sometimes people waste water, fertilizer, pesticides, and money by using the wrong plants or maintenance practices. By teaching residents best practices for lawns and landscapes, we help them make smart choices that protect the environment.

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Residential Horticulture

We offer workshops, presentations, garden tours, and outreach programs on landscaping and gardening. These programs share research-based, unbiased information with the public. Topics include choosing the right plants, proper planting and care, and managing pests. Our goal is to help residents create healthy, beautiful landscapes with minimal environmental impact.

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Florida-Friendly Landscaping™

The mission of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program is to teach Floridians about science-based landscaping practices that help protect the environment. The program encourages residents to conserve and protect water by using Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principles in their yards. The Exploration Gardens show many gardening and landscaping ideas that work well for Central Florida residents.

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Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program in Orange County

Florida Master Gardener Volunteers are trained volunteers who work with UF/IFAS Extension to share gardening and environmental information with residents. They help teach research-based practices for home landscapes and gardens throughout the county. Master Gardener Volunteers represent and serve the USDA, the University of Florida, and Orange County while helping residents learn how to garden successfully.