Celebration Florida Friendly Pattern Book · Celebration Florida Friendly Pattern Book Celebration, Florida July 2012 What it is to be “Florida Friendly”®, The Nine Principles

C e l e b r a t i o n F l o r i d a F r i e n d l y P a t t e r n B o o kC e l e b r a t i o n , F l o r i d a

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U s i n g t h e “ F l o r i d a F r i e n d l y ” ® P a t t e r n B o o k P a g e 4

W h a t i t i s t o b e “ F l o r i d a F r i e n d l y ” ® P a g e 5

I n v e n t o r y & A n a l y s i s P a g e 6

C o n c e p t L a n d s c a p e D e s i g n s T o w n h o m e P a g e 7 - 8 C o t t a g e P a g e 9 - 1 0 B u n g a l o w P a g e 1 1 - 1 2 V i l l a g e P a g e 1 3 - 1 4 E s t a t e P a g e 1 5 - 1 6

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I n t r o d u c t i o n

The Celebration “Florida Friendly”® Pattern Book is designed to familiarize Celebration residents with “Florida Friendly”® landscape principles, and to serve as a design guide for a “Florida Friendly”® approach to landscape design that meets Celebration landscape requirements for residential landscapes. Human activity, such as farming, ranching, animal development, and chemical application has significantly reduced many of the Earth’s native plant communities. The loss of these plant communities has led to species loss and endangered natural habitats, its caused soil erosion, and has reduced the genetic diversity necessary for a stable, balanced ecosystem.

While preserving natural stands of native plants is important, you can help reestablish native & low water-use plant communities in your yard and community by choosing to landscape with a “Florida Friendly”® approach to your landscape design. Regardless of the scale of the project, you can help conserve water and preserve & protect other natural resources while restoring and celebrating Central Florida’s regional character.

Establishing a “Florida Friendly”® landscape in your garden usually requires a bit of work. However, once a “Florida Friendly”® landscape is designed, installed & maintained according to the nine “Florida Friendly”® principles, and plants become established, you will see not only savings in time, energy, and money, but also an aesthetic that is unique to Central Florida.

Your plan doesn’t have to be elaborate and it can be installed in phases as money and time permit. If you should need assistance, a professional landscape designer or landscape architect with “Florida Friendly”® design experience could be employed to help guide you along. Whether it’s incorporating a “Florida Friendly”® landscape design into an existing landscape or starting completely from scratch, above all have fun.

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U s i n g t h e C e l e b r a t i o n “ F l o r i d a F r i e n d l y ” ® P a t t e r n B o o k :

Review the 9 principles of “Florida Friendly”® to familiarize yourself with the overall goals to keep in mind while planning your yard’s landscape layout.

The “Inventory Analysis” page describes the yard characteristics you should consider before you start thinking about what plants go where.

The zone template illustrates what types of plants are suitable for the typical landscape areas that you will define on your plan, based on lot type.

A landscape plan example with a variety of plant options is provided for inspiration and guidance.

(Please note that according to Celebration’s landscape standards there is no requirement to follow our suggestions of design for the private zone, i.e the backyard of your lot, but we beleive if you do you won’t regret it.)

Refer to the Celebration “Florida Friendly”® plant list to select the appropriate plant for your yards unique characteristics.

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W h a t i t i s t o b e “ F l o r i d a F r i e n d l y ” ®, T h e N i n e P r i n c i p l e s

1 . R i g h t P l a n t , R i g h t P l a c e This encompasses placing plants that thrive in full sun should be planted in full sun, and vice-versa for plants that do well in the shade.2 . W a t e r E f f i c i e n t l y Typically, outdoor water use accounts for up to 50 percent of water consumed by households. You can reduce your outdoor water consumption by taking a few simple steps. So tighten those taps, eliminate those leaks and use water wisely.3 . F e r t i l i z e A p p r o p r i a t e l y Plants have varying nutrient needs, depending on the species, the age of the plant, and location. Supplemental nutrients can be provided to plants by applying fertilizers in the form of composted organic material, packaged fertilizer, or a speci!c mineral such as iron.4 . M u l c h A mulch layer around trees, shrubs, & planted beds provides many bene!ts such as: - keeping soil and plant roots warmer in winter & cooler in summer. -giving plant beds a uniform & neat arrangement,also, color & texture compliments plantings. - slowing evaporation and reducing the need to water plants. -improving soil aeration, structure, & drainage through decomposing organic materials. - inhibiting weed germination and growth. - lastly, protecting plant material from trimmers or mowers by providing a barrier. 5 . A t t r a c t W i l d l i f e Bring your yard to life by providing water, food, & shelter for birds, butter"ies, and other creatures.6 . M a n a g e Y a r d P e s t s R e s p o n s i b l y The way that you plant & maintain your yard either discourages pests or throws out the welcome mat for them. Keep your plants healthy, conduct regular scouting, be easy on water and fertilizer, & encourage bene!cial insects that will help manage the unwanted pests.7 . R e c y c l e Landscape maintenance activities like mowing, pruning, & raking generate yard waste that you can compost or mulch, recycling valuable nutrients.8 . R e d u c e S t o r m - w a t e r R u n o f f Be mindful of the decisions you make in your yard or garden. They can directly in"uence the health of Florida’s waters by becoming part of the stormwater runo#. These are things like exposed soil, landscape debris, oil, fertilizers, and pesticides that might be apparent in your yard.9 . P r o t e c t t h e W a t e r f r o n t Florida is covered with water and its streams, rivers, lakes, freshwater springs and coastline are all interconnected. Even though you may not live on or nearby a water body, the land you do live on can a#ect the health and well being of any water source. No matter where you live, surface water that leaves your landscape as runo#, (due to rain or overwatering), will eventually drain into a water body. This, together with any fertilizers and pesticides, can be damaging to Florida waters.

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I n v e n t o r y & A n a l y s i s

Begin with the inventory process of your yard. Gather and record data about the physical characteristics of the yard. Note the conditions that make it unique. Locate permanent features and lot characteristics such as the following:

-the lot & building dimensions -utilities -hardscapes -water sources -any plants that you want to stay, relocate, or discard -the climate -drainage areas -good and bad views -sun and shady areas

You can loosely sketh this information on a plat or plan of your house and lot.This will help you determine the microclimates of your yard, and the goals for planting the yard.

When developing your own landscape, keep in mind what the desired aesthetic is, what the structural characteristics of the plants that you choose are, and think about how you will maintain your yard.

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S a m p l e A n a l y s i s P l a n


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“ F l o r i d a F r i e n d l y ” ® Z o n e T e m p l a t e : T o w n h o m e

Zone 1: Front Entries, Patios, Sidewalks, Walkways, Mailboxes, UtilitiesZone 2: Walls, Fences, Property lines, Foundations

The zones indicate the type of plant material suitable to meet Celebration pattern book landscape standards. There are two zones; you may encounter a third zone if your lot has wet areas.Please note the public zone, i.e. the front yard, is required to meet Celebration standards; the private zone or back yard is drawn to be used as an example.Refer to the plant list, pages 12-15, when determining which plant to use for each zone.

zone 2: medium shrub

zone 1: groundcover,

small shrub

House GarageDeck

zone 1: turf, groundcover,

small-med shrub

zone 1: groundcover, small shrub

zone 2: large shrub

zone 1: groundcover, small - med shrub

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zone 1: turf, groundcover, small- medium shrub

zone 1: groundcover,small - medium shrub

zone 1: groundcover, small-med shrub

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zone 2: medium-large shrub

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L a n d s c a p e Z o n e P l a n


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“ F l o r i d a F r i e n d l y ” ® L a n d s c a p e P l a n E x a m p l e : T o w n h o m e

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sod

GarageHouse Deck

Fern Leaf BambooLigustrum

PodocarpusSimpson’s Stopper

Yaupon HollyWalter’s Viburnum

Perennial PeanutAsian Jasmine

Sunshine MimosaBlue Daze

Mondo Grass

Perennial PeanutAsian JasmineSunshine MimosaBlue DazeMondo Grass



Mondo Grass

PodocarpusSaw Palmetto

Dwarf PalmettoYaupon Holly

Walter’s Viburnum

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Dwarf Yaupon HollyDwarf Wax MyrtleWalter’s ViburnumYaupon HollyPodocarpus

Dwarf Yaupon HollyDwarf Wax Myrtle

Fakahatchee GrassAfrican Iris

Dwarf Yaupon HollyDwarf Wax MyrtleFakahatchee GrassWalter’s ViburnumYaupon HollyPodocarpus

Dwarf Yaupon HollyDwarf Wax MyrtleFakahatchee GrassWalter’s ViburnumYaupon HollyPodocarpus Saw palmetto

Lily of the NileAfrican IrisPurple Cone"owerGulf Muhly GrassPringles PodocarpusElliott’s LovegrassFlorida Gamma GrassCoontieBeautyberryKnockout RoseDarwin’s BlueberryElliott’s LovegrassGulf Muhly GrassSaw Palmetto

Purple Cone"owerKnockout RoseFlax LilySalt Marsh CordGrassGulf Muhly GrassLily of the Nile

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Dwarf Yaupon HollyDwarf Wax MyrtleFakahatchee GrassAfrican IrisSaw Palmetto

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“ F l o r i d a F r i e n d l y ” ® Z o n e T e m p l a t e : C o t t a g e



zone 2: large shrub

zone 1: groundcover, small-medium shrub

House

Garage

zone 1: small-med shrubzone 2: small shrub

zone 2: large shrub

zone 1: groundcover, small - med shrub

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zone 1: turf, small- medium shrub zone 1: groundcover,

small - medium shrub

zone 1: groundcover, small-med shrubzone 2: medium shrub

zone 2: medium shrub zone 2: medium-large shrub

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House Garage

Deck

BambooLigustrum



Lady Palm

Saw PalmettoCoontie

BeautyberryKnock-out Rose

Beautyberry Saw Palmetto

Silver Saw PalmettoCardboard PalmKnock-out Rose

DaylilySunshine Mimosa

Asian JasminePerennial Peanut

JuniperBlue Daze

African IrisAgapanthus

Blanket"ower

Orange Bird of Paradise

European Fan Palm

Saw PalmettoDwarf Palmetto


Spider LilyLiriope

Wire Grass

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FakahatcheeSaw PalmettoBambooFirebushAnise

TabebuiaDrake Elm

Crape MyrtleLigustrum

BottlebrushHolly Tree

Weeping PodocarpusLigustrum

Elliotts LovegrassPurple LovegrassThryallisKnock-out RoseSand CordgrassDwarf Fakahatchee

Side yard can be mulch access

Elliotts LovegrassPurple LovegrassThryallisKnock-out RoseSand CordgrassDwarf Fakahatchee

Wire GrassFlorida Heather

Monkey GrassPringles Podocarpus

Blue Eyed GrassDwarf Fakahatchee

Cast Iron Plant

CoontieDwarf Firebush

Dwarf YauponDwarf Burford’s

Dwarf Walter’s

AniseFakahatcheeDwarf Simpson’s StopperDwarf FirebushDwarf Wax MyrtleDwarf Yaupon

DaylilySunshine MimosaAsian JasminePerennial PeanutJuniperBlue DazeA!rcan IrisAgapanthusBlanket"ower

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“ F l o r i d a F r i e n d l y ” ® Z o n e T e m p l a t e : B u n g a l o w



House Garage

Patio

zone 2: small-med shrub zone 2: med-large shrubzone 1: small - med shrub

property line

property line

property linezone 1: small- medium shrubzone 2: large shrub zone 1: groundcover, mulch


zone 1: turf, groundcover, small-med shrub




zone 2: small-med shrub


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“ F l o r i d a F r i e n d l y ” ® L a n d s c a p e P l a n E x a m p l e : B u n g a l o w

House

sod

Garage

Patio

Vegetable Garden

CoontieDwarf YauponDwarf Walter’s

Dwarf FakahatcheePringles Podocarpus

Dwarf BurfordDwarf Wax Myrtle

CoontieDwarf YauponDwarf Walter’s

Dwarf FakahatcheePringles Podocarpus

Dwarf BurfordDwarf Wax Myrtle Blanket"ower

AgapanthusAfrican Iris

Purple Cone"owerAsian Jasmine

Sunshine MimosaPerennial Peanut

Sideyard-Mulch Access

BeautyberryKnock-out Rose

Saw PalmettoFirebush

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AgapanthusAfrican Iris

Blanket"owerPurple Cone"ower

Asian JasmineSunshine MimosaPerennial Peanut

Juniper

Saw PalmettoFakahatcheeSilver Saw PalmettoSabal Minor

BottlebrushMagnolia TreeDrake Elm

Dwarf FakahatcheeDwarf Yaupon

Pringles PodocarpusDwarf Walter’s

Coontie

TabebuiaYaupon Holly

Weeping YauponSimpson’s Stopper

BambooYaupon

LigustrumWax Myrtle

PodocarpusWalter’s Viburnum

Orange Bird of ParadiseBeautyberry

Knock-out RoseCardboard Palm

Cast Iron PlantHolly FernLady PalmFakahatcheeSabal Minor

Cast Iron PlantWire Grass

Florida HeatherMonkey GrassSociety Garlic

Cross VineCoral Honeysuckle

Confederate JasmineTrumpet Vine

Dwarf SchellingsDwarf Firebush

Dwarf FakahatcheeDwarf YauponDwarf Walter’s

Pringles Podocarpus

Asian JasmineMondo Grass

Bugel"owerBlue Eyed Grass

Spider LilySideyard- Mulch Access

PodocarpusLoropetalumAnise FirebushYaupon


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Cross VineTrumpet VineCoral Honeysuckle

CoontiePringles PodocarpusDwarf FakahatcheeDwarf YauponDwarf Walter’s

BambooYauponLigustrumWax MyrtlePodocarpusWalter’s Viburnum

Gulf Muhly GrassSand CordgrassFlax Lily


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“ F l o r i d a F r i e n d l y ” ® Z o n e T e m p l a t e : V i l l a g e



House

Garage

zone 1: groundcover, mulch


zone 1: turf

zone 2: med-large shrubproperty line

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“ F l o r i d a F r i e n d l y ” ® L a n d s c a p e P l a n E x a m p l e : V i l l a g e

House

sod

House

BambooLigustrum


Yaupon HollyWalter’s ViburnumSimpson’s StopperWalter’s Viburnum

Burford’s HollyYaupon

AniseLigustrum

Chinese Fan PalmPigmy Date Palm

Sabal PalmWhite Bird

Phoenix Palm

Dwarf FirebushDwarf Yaupon

Dwarf Wax MyrtleCoontie

Fireworks GoldenrodGulf Muhly Grass

Sand CordgrassAfrican Iris

AgapanthusBlanket"ower

DaylilySideyard-Mulch Access



Juniper

Elliott’s LovegrassPurple Lovegrass

BeautyberryYaupon

CoontieSaw Palmetto

Knock-out RoseFakahatchee

DaylilySunshine Mimosa

Asian JasminePerennial Peanut

Blue DazeAfrican Iris

Yaupon TreeTabebuia

Weeping YauponCrape Myrtle

Ligustrum

Drake ElmWeeping Podocar-

pusEast Palatka Holly

Bottlebrush property line

Cast Iron PlantDwarf Firebush

FakahatcheeLady Palm

Indian Hawthorne

Asian JasmineMondo Grass

Bugle"owerBlue Eyed Grass

Sideyard-Mulch Access

Pringles PodocarpusCoontieDwarf FirebushDwarf FakahatcheeDwarf Yaupon

Simpson’s StopperFirebushBurford’s HollyYauponWalter’s Viburnum

Dwarf FirebushDwarf Burford’s HollyDwarf YauponDwarf Wax MyrtlePringles PodocarpusCoontie

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“ F l o r i d a F r i e n d l y ” ® Z o n e T e m p l a t e : E s t a t e

Zone 1: Front Entries, Patios, Sidewalks, Walkways, Mailboxes, Utilities


House

GarageDeck

zone 1: turf






property line

property line

property linezone 2: medium shrub

zone 2: medium shrubzone 1: small shrub

zone 2: large shrub

zone 1: groundcover,small shrub


zone 2: medium shrub zone 2: medium-large shrub

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Zone 2: Walls, Fences, Property lines, Foundations


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Sunshine MimosaShore Juniper

Periwinkle

Accent Garden (Knock-out Roses

Cast Iron Dwarf Firebush

Anise Saw Palmetto

Fakahatchee Grass

Bottlebrush Holly

Podocarpus

Perennial PeanutAsian JasmineSunshine MimosaBlueshore Juniper

Beautyberry Coontie Sand Cordgrass Fakahatchee Grass

Fakahatchee Grass Carboard Plant Coontie Saw Palmetto Orange Bird of ParadiseSaw Palmetto Elliotts Lovegrass Purple Lovegrass Orange Bird of Paradise

Elliott’s LovegrassGulf Muhly Grass

Saw Palmetto

Cast Iron Dwarf Firebush

Anise Pringles Podocarpus

Saw Palmetto Coontie

Fakahatchee Grass

Bamboo Yaupon

Ligustrum Podocarpus

Pineapple Guava

Fakahatchee Grass Button Bush Yaupon Ligustrum Saw Palmetto

Fakahatchee Grass Button Bush Firebush Loropetalum Yaupon Eastern Red Cedar Southern Red Cedar Ligustrum

Dwarf Simposon’s Stopper Dwarf Firebush

Dwarf Burfor’s Holy Dwarf Yaupon

Dwarf Wax Myrtle Pringles Podocarpus

Dwarf Walter’s Viburnum

Dwarf Fakahatchee Dwarf Firebush

Dwarf Yaupon

Beautyberry Fakahatchee Grass Sand cordgrass Coontie

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Perennial PeanutAsian JasmineSunshine MimosaShore juniper

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Tabebulia Drake Elm Bottlebrush

Vegetable GardenSod

Cross Vine Trumpet Vine

Eastern Red Cedar Southern Red Cedar

Ligustrum


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C r e d i t s & S o u r c e s

http://www.dep.state.".us/springs/

http://extension.ifas.u".edu/

http://fyn.ifas.u".edu/

http://www.swfwmd.state.".us/yards/

http://www."oridayards.org/

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