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Landscape Maintenance Responsibilities

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Course Overview
To a significant extent, landscape plans, designs, and maintenance are centered around procedures and principles based on F.S. 373.185, “Local Florida-Friendly Landscaping Ordinances.” Florida-friendly landscaping is defined as quality landscapes that conserve water, protect the environment, are adaptable to local conditions, and are drought tolerant. It provides regulations and guiding principles for counties and municipalities in Florida. This course will explore procedures as well as elements of landscaping.
This course uses a fictional character to help narrate. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental.

Learning Outcomes 
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Recognize provisions of statutes related to Florida-Friendly Landscaping Ordinances.
  • Identify types of turf and the Florida regions where each is best suited.
  • Understand the importance of soil tests.
  • Identify types of invasive species of plants and weeds.
  • Recognize the importance of efficient watering and water management.
  • Understanding interactions of irrigation and fertilizing.
  • Identify provisions of the landscape contract.
  • Understand the role of a CAM.

About the Author/Presenter 
Laura Matijak received her community association manager license in 2001 and has CAM experience that spans over twenty years. Laura earned her PCAM designation from Community Association Institute in 2007 and was a of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).  
Before attaining her CAM license, she worked as an independent consultant with HOA developers. After receiving her license, she was senior manager with a Palm Beach County CAM Firm, providing supervision and training to other CAMs. 
Laura’s educational background is in organizational leadership and human resources development. She received her master’s degree from Barry University and served as Adjunct Professor with Barry University from 2005 through 2012. 
Laura is still active in the real estate profession as well as community association management. She has served on her own homeowners’ association board for several years, in the roles of secretary, vice president and president. Development, design, and communication are her personal enjoyments.

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