It is no secret that it can be difficult hiring a landscape and/or pond professional that meets all of your community’s needs. Luckily, there is a website full of presentations and resources for hiring a landscape and pond professional. This site is intended to provide resources to maintenance professionals, pond committees, HOA members, realtors, or engaged homeowners during their decision making process when hiring a professional. Check it out here: Tips for Hiring Pros Site
Along with the site are also live workshops. Although, this year’s workshop has passed, keep an eye out on the site for the next workshop in 2023!
Resources
The Tips for Hiring a Landscape & Pond Professional site is full of resources on; Florida-Friendly communities, maintenance documentation, verification of licenses/certifications, stormwater ponds, and more!
Presentations
Check out the various presentations on the site; Resources for Communities, Elements of a Landscape Maintenance Contract, Certifications and Pest Management, Stormwater Pond Operation and Maintenance, Planting Stormwater Ponds, and Elements of a Pond Maintenance Contract.
For more information please contact MichelleAtkinson@ufl.edu
Source: UF/IFAS Pest Alert
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