Learn how to save water, attract pollinators, and strengthen landscapes during drought conditions with the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Incentive Program
The Florida-Friendly Landscaping Incentive Program (FLIP) is a hands-on education and rebate program to help residents reduce outdoor water use while building beautiful, resilient landscapes.
Developed in partnership with UF/IFAS Extension and the City of Tampa, FLIP provides residents with expert guidance, practical training, and potential financial incentives to convert portions of irrigated turf into water-wise, Florida-Friendly landscapes.
FLIP supports the County’s long-term water resiliency goals while helping residents save water, attract pollinators, and strengthen their landscapes during drought conditions.
Rebate opportunity
Participants who successfully complete three workshops and install their approved Florida-Friendly landscape design can apply for a FLIP rebate for qualified expenses.
Application guidance and landscape evaluations are included as part of the workshop series.
What will you learn?
Participants will attend three guided workshops based on the nine Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping, with the goal of replacing up to 500 square feet of irrigated lawn with an Extension-guided landscape design.
- Workshop 1 – Microirrigation & Site Selection
- Learn how microirrigation works and identify an area of lawn suitable for conversion.
- Workshop 2 – Landscape Design Basics
- Explore garden themes and design principles to create a functional, attractive landscape.
- Workshop 3 – Plant Selection & Soil Preparation
- Choose appropriate plants and learn how to prepare soil for long-term success
Workshop dates
There will be one make-up date in case you are unable to attend one of the dates.
- Workshop #1: Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Workshop #2: Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Workshop #3: Saturday, May 30, 2026
- Makeup date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Workshop information
- Time: 9 – 11:45 AM
- Where: UF/IFAS Extension, Hillsborough County
5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL 33584-3334 - Cost: $10 (non-refundable) - Covers all three workshops
- Format: In-person
- Registration: Registration is required. Register once for all three workshops.