Water

Pond with BridgeMany species are attracted to water. Water is an essential part of productive wildlife habitats. Providing a birdbath, a butterfly mud puddle, and a pond are great ways to provide water sources for wildlife. Ponds are not only beautiful, but also attract a variety of species and enhance amphibian breeding. Below you will find documents to help incorporate water into your landscape.

An Introduction to Aquascaping
Water for Wildlife
Backyard Habitat Ponds
Plant A Pond Program
Establish a 'Littoral' Zone for Wildlife
The Vital Link Between Land & Water: Uplands for Protecting Wetland Functions
Addressing Wildlife Needs in Construction Site Management Plans
Florida's Frogs and Toads
Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants

 

Landscaping and Water Conservation

Watering Can

Conserving Water in the Home Landscape
Landscape Design for Water Conservation
When and How to Water
Mulches for the Landscape
Landscape Mulches: What Are The Choices in Florida?
Landscape Mulches: How Quickly Do They Settle?
Landscape Mulches: How Long They Retain Their Color?
Landscape Mulches: Will Subterranean Termites Consume Them?