Right plant and right place is one of the nine principles of the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods program.

• A. Not part of the Florida program.
• B. Only a guideline in urban forestry.
• C. Part of a separate horticulture program.
• D. True

Answer: (D)

Matching a plant to the site is essential for a healthy, low-maintenance landscape. In the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods program, one of the nine principles is exactly that: choose plants that fit the site’s light, soil, moisture, and drainage conditions, ideally using natives or well-adapted species, and place them where their needs align with available resources. This approach reduces irrigation needs, fertilizer and pesticide inputs, and plant stress, leading to a more sustainable yard. The idea is part of the program itself, not just a separate guideline or a different program, so the statement is true.