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Landscaping — Licensed Florida GC

Serving Miami-Dade · Broward · Palm Beach · St. Lucie Counties

Everything you need to know about landscaping cost, design, and permits in Florida — written by a licensed GC who pulls the tree-removal permits and does the installation.

2026 Cost Guide Tree Removal Permits Turf vs. Sod Paver Hardscape

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CGC1531095Licensed GC
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Landscaping in Florida means designing for heat, humidity, hurricane exposure, and (increasingly) water restrictions — not just picking plants. This nine-part series breaks down cost, permitting, and material choices so you know exactly what you're paying for before you sign a contract.

$5–$20Per Sq Ft, Full Landscape
$144+Typical Tree Removal Permit
15–20 YrsArtificial Turf Lifespan
4Counties Served

Landscaping Authority Series

Nine deep-dive guides — read in order or jump to the issue you're facing right now.

Cost & Budgeting

Landscaping Cost in Florida (2026)

Full-property landscaping runs $5-$20+ per sq ft depending on scope. What actually drives your number, from sod to hardscape.

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Guide 01 · County Cost

Landscaping Cost in Miami-Dade County

Tropical plant palettes and HOA design-review overlays shape cost here. What Miami-Dade homeowners actually pay.

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Guide 02 · County Cost

Landscaping Cost in Broward County

Broward's mix of new-construction and mature-canopy neighborhoods creates a wide cost range. The real breakdown.

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Guide 03 · County Cost

Landscaping Cost in Palm Beach County

From Wellington equestrian estates to West Palm Beach bungalows — what actually moves the number in Palm Beach County.

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Guide 04 · Permits

Tree Removal Cost & Permit Rules in Florida

Most Florida cities require a permit to remove a healthy tree, often with mandatory replacement. What it actually costs and requires.

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Guide 05 · Design

Xeriscaping & Drought-Tolerant Landscaping in Florida

$5-$20 per sq ft to convert to a low-water landscape. Why it pencils out even in a state that gets plenty of rain.

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Guide 06 · Materials

Artificial Turf vs. Sod in Florida

Sod costs less upfront; turf costs more but lasts 15-20 years. The real long-term cost comparison for Florida lawns.

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Guide 07 · Add-Ons

Landscape Lighting Cost in Florida

Low-voltage path and accent lighting pricing, and why it's one of the highest-ROI additions to a Florida landscape.

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Guide 08 · Hardscape

Paver Patio & Driveway Cost in Florida

Pavers vs. poured concrete, sealing schedules, and real per-square-foot pricing for Florida hardscape projects.

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Find Landscaping Near You

Local landscaping pages for each city we serve.

Coral Gables

Doral

Fort Lauderdale

Fort Pierce

Jupiter

Miami

Pompano Beach

Port St. Lucie

West Palm Beach

Boca Raton (Pavers)

Tampa

Orlando

Fort Myers

Cape Coral

Naples

Fort Myers (Pavers)

"A lot of landscaping work in Florida touches permitted territory without homeowners realizing it — tree removal, irrigation tied to a well or surface water, drainage grading that affects a neighbor's property line. We know which parts of a project need a permit and which don't, and we pull the ones that do before we break ground."

— D&Co Homes, Licensed General Contractor · Florida

People Also Ask

Florida Landscaping Questions — Answered by a Licensed GC

Full-property landscaping in Florida typically runs $5-$20+ per square foot depending on scope — plant selection, hardscape, irrigation, and lighting all move the number. Full breakdown in our Landscaping Cost guide.
In most Florida cities and counties, yes — removing a healthy tree typically requires a permit and often mandatory replacement planting. Hazardous trees have a statutory exemption under Florida Statute 163.045 for single-family homes, though HOA common areas, condos, and commercial parcels are excluded from that exemption. Full detail in our Tree Removal guide.
It depends on your time horizon. Sod costs less upfront ($1-$3/sq ft installed) but needs ongoing water and maintenance; artificial turf costs more ($5-$15/sq ft) but lasts 15-20 years with minimal upkeep. Full comparison in our Turf vs. Sod guide.
Yes. An HOA restriction that's stricter than local ordinance (but doesn't conflict with state law) is generally enforceable. Meeting county permit requirements doesn't automatically satisfy HOA design review — both approvals are typically needed.
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Our Promise Before You Commit

We put the scope, cost, and code requirements in writing before you sign anything. No surprises at inspection, no hidden fees mid-project. Our license is public record: CGC1531095. Verify it anytime at the Florida DBPR.

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