Preparing for Drought

Although the statistical average is 60 inches a year, it's hard to predict how much rain Florida will receive annually. Several parts of Florida are experiencing drought, and water restrictions are continuing to tighten. Prepare your landscape—it's easier to prevent problems than it is to bring a lawn or garden back from drought damage.

UF/IFAS Sites

• Conserving Water – Solutions for Your Landscape
• Living Green: Xeriscaping
• Miami-Dade: Low Maintenance Plants
• Solutions: Coping with Water Restrictions

UF/IFAS Publications

• Coping with Drought in the Landscape
• Drought-tolerant Plants for North and Central Florida (PDF)
• Managing Your Florida Lawn Under Drought Conditions
• Native Florida Plants for Home Landscapes
• Tips for Maintaining Landscapes During Drought

Also on Gardening in a Minute

• Conserving Water in 2009 and Beyond
• Drought
• Drought in Florida
• Improving Your Lawn's Drought Tolerance
• Super Drought-tolerant Plants

Other Sites

• Conserving Water in Your Landscape--Clemson (SC) Extension
• Drought-Resistant Landscape Plants--University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
• Drought-Tolerant Landscapes for Alabama--Alabama Cooperative Extension System (PDF)