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Originally Posted by Caline
I don't see where the Florida Friendly requires organic.
It's guidelines refer to water management issues and pollution minimization in the landscape. As far as plants themselves, the checklist includes having some Florida natives and no invasive species.
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I'm sorry if I implied they required organic; they don't. Indeed, they don't really restrict the types of herbicides/fertilizers/insecticides but do expect timing and amounts to be what I consider common sense; it's amazing to me how many pricey chemicals people waste on their landscapes with the runoff ending up in waterways. If I could get green tree frogs to populate my yard, I'd be a happy camper. If I ever find a praying mantis in my space, I'll be doing cartwheels. No chance of that if I over treat my domain.
I'm still in the planning stages at this point and it doesn't help that I am still totally clueless about what plants grow/thrive here. I have discovered that bananas are quite happy in FL.
ETA: Their list includes plants I might like to grow--coconut is one. Surinam cherry is also on the list. I don't believe either of those are invasive but then again I don't have either of those. I don't mind following their goals but their plant list sounds like some HOA made it up.
