New Year, New Contract: Writing Landscape Contracts That Deliver Results

Designed for property managers and homeowners association board members, this technical workshop at the UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County outlines how to draft effective commercial landscaping contracts. Held at Twin Lakes Park, the seminar addresses the frequent disconnect between community aesthetic expectations and sustainable horticultural practices. Instructors detail how to embed specific Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles—such as precise irrigation limits, proper pruning techniques, and reduced fertilizer schedules—directly into legally binding service agreements. The class equips local decision-makers with the precise industry terminology needed to hold vendors accountable and protect neighborhood ecosystems from poor landscape management.