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Landscaping in Orlando, FL

Compare 3 local landscaping pros. Typical service: $278–$834.

Top Landscaping Companies in Orlando

  1. 1.Terra Consulting & Design and Stump Grinding

    5.0★ (69 reviews)

    5.0★ from 69 reviews

    +14075795920Website

  2. 2.Orlando Evergreen Lawn & Landscaping

    4.9★ (72 reviews)

    4.9★ from 72 reviews

    +14078907575Website

  3. 3.A Cut Above the Rest

    4.8★ (54 reviews)

    4.8★ from 54 reviews

    +14077657876Website

Landscaping Cost in Orlando

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Orlando
Mulch installation$278–$834/job
Planting and bed design$371–$1,391/job
Yard cleanup$185–$556/job
Patio or hardscape$2,781–$8,343/job

Landscaping prices in Orlando run about 7% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 3 companies serving Orlando, rated 4.9★ on average across 195 customer reviews.

Orlando Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Orlando's weather means for scheduling landscaping.

Last spring frost
January 20
Annual precipitation
50.73"
Heating degree days
571
Cooling degree days
3,424
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan49.2°71.2°2.35"
Feb52.1°73.9°2.38"
Mar55.8°78°3.77"
Apr60°82.5°2.68"
May66.4°88.1°3.45"
Jun72°90.7°7.58"
Jul73.6°91.8°7.27"
Aug74.1°91.6°7.13"
Sep72.7°89.5°6.06"
Oct66.4°84.6°3.31"
Nov58.6°78.4°2.17"
Dec52.4°72.8°2.58"

NOAA station data 4.26 miles from Orlando.

Permits & Regulations in FL

No permit typically required

  • Commercial lawn and ornamental pesticide application requires a FDACS pesticide applicator license
  • FDACS also administers a Limited Lawn and Ornamental certification for operators whose work is confined to that category
  • Many Florida counties enforce seasonal fertilizer blackout periods to limit nutrient runoff

License required: FDACS pesticide applicator license (lawn and ornamental)

Sources: www.fdacs.gov

Landscaping FAQs for Orlando

How much does landscaping cost in Orlando?

Mulch installation in Orlando typically runs $278-$834 for a typical yard; planting and hardscape projects cost more.

How many landscapers serve Orlando?

We track 3 landscaping companies serving Orlando.

Is landscaping in Orlando more expensive than average?

Landscaping in Orlando runs about -7.3% versus the national average.

How much rain does Orlando get for new plantings?

Orlando averages 50.73 inches of precipitation a year, which decides whether new beds need drip irrigation or can rely on rainfall after establishment.

What plants survive Orlando summers?

With summer highs near 92F in Orlando, landscapers favor heat-tolerant, established-root plantings and mulch deep enough to hold soil moisture.

Do I need a permit for landscaping in Orlando, FL?

In FL, Commercial lawn and ornamental pesticide application requires a FDACS pesticide applicator license. Retaining walls, grading and drainage changes are what most often need a permit in Orlando.

How cold do Orlando winters get for landscaping?

Winter lows near 49F in Orlando set which perennials and shrubs are hardy enough to survive without protection.