Landscaping with Plants in Cocoa Beach

Plants for our Beautiful Cocoa Beach

Contribute to Our Quality of Life - Plant a Tree, it's a benefit!

Beautify our City and Improve our well being

Cool our "heat island effect," add oxygen and remove pollutants

Protect structures during storms, if managed properly

Improve the waterways health by retaining stormwater

City Beautification
Beautification Awards: 1) Criteria; 2) Nomination Form E-Mail Nomination to City
City Landscaping Committee Agendas and Minutes 1st Tuesday of the month at 3:00 PM

City of Cocoa Beach
Landscape, Buffer Standards and Tree Preservation

The City of Cocoa Beach has adopted landscaping standards, buffer requirements between zoning classifications and tree preservation procedures; Chapter 4, Article V, of the City's Land Development Code defines these standards. For further inquiry call the City's Development Services Department (321) 868-3217.
Land Development Code Chapter 4, Article V

What and Where to Plant?

Waterwise Landscaping and Native Plants

American Beauty Berry
flowers in Fall through Winter

What is Waterwise Landscaping?
Waterwise is a common sense way to landscape; it conserves water and protects the environment.

Waterwise Ornamental Plants and Trees
(Suggested Book found at the
Cocoa Beach Library
~ Xeriscaping for Florida Homes by Monica Moran Brandies)

Florida Native Plants for Home Landscapes

Trees of Florida

Florida-Friendly Yard - a set of nine guiding principles, which help protect natural resources and help preserve Florida's unique beauty.

What Not to Plant?

Exotics - Undesirable/Invasive Plants

Know your tree size before planting under electric lines

Fruits of Labor

Fruitscapes

Brevard Rare Fruit Council

Citrus Culture

Tropical Fruits for Home Landscapes

Butterflies and Birds

Gardening for Butterflies ~ With the warm climate, butterflies are often in flight year round in Florida. From the Giant Swallowtail to the Little Metalmark, the state has a wealth of flitterers, flutterers, flappers, and gliders brightening the landscape.

Gardening for Birds ~ Attracting birds to your garden is easily done.

Plant Education and Plant Preservation

Cocoa Beach Garden Club monthly meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at Sponsler Hall, Cocoa Beach Community Church, 126 S. Atlantic Avenue. Meet & Greet begins at 9:30 am, followed by club meeting and program. For more information please call President Kay Farmer at 784-2296.

Brevard County Extension Center - Questions on Your Plants and Educational Seminars.

Trimming Mangroves - Mangroves trap and cycle organic materials, chemical elements and nutrients in the coastal ecosystem. They are one of the basic food resources for marine organisms.

Sea Grape Trimming - Sea Grapes are one of the few species of plants that endure the extreme conditions along our State's coastline; they act as continuous sand traps. More info, call (850) 487-4475

Trees are Cool!

Green Roofs - When building, consider Green Roofs, which are specifically designed landscapes atop buildings. Such roofs can cope with the island heat effect, stormwater runoff, altered weather patterns, air pollution, noise, loss of tree canopy, green space and wildlife habitat.

Irrigation

Using well water, test it before you plant!

St. Johns' River Water Management District Irrigation Rules - Things you need to know, if using well-water to irrigate.

City of Cocoa Beach Reclaimed Water - Irrigation Rules.

Cocoa Beach Plant Nurseries

Ace Hardware - 705 North Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach 783-5810 or 783-1030 - Where you can find lots of unique plants, and knowledgeable-friendly staff.