Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in Altamonte Springs, FL starts with knowing who serves your area. This directory currently lists 15 landscaping contractors available to homeowners and property owners in Altamonte Springs and the surrounding Orlando metro area.
Landscaping in this part of Florida comes with its own set of demands. The region's heat, humidity, and heavy summer rainfall influence which plants thrive, how irrigation systems should be managed through the rainy season, and how yards hold up through the occasional tropical storm. Working with a contractor familiar with these local conditions can make a meaningful difference in the long-term health and appearance of your property.
Browse listings below to compare local options.
Stella Bee Outdoor
★ 5.0 (13 reviews)
LandscapingGround Troops Landscaping
★ 5.0 (12 reviews)
1030 Bunnell Rd, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
LandscapingBlue Fox Landscape & Services
★ 5.0 (127 reviews)
LandscapingHomeGrown Lawn & Landscape
★ 5.0 (60 reviews)
LandscapingBlack Rabbit Landscaping
★ 5.0 (6 reviews)
LandscapingCerroblanco Tree Service LLC
★ 5.0 (150 reviews)
Orienta Ave, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
LandscapingKing Essential Yard Services Tree Trimming
★ 4.9 (63 reviews)
970 Sunshine Ln unit B, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
LandscapingSite Pros Landscaping, Inc.
★ 4.9 (92 reviews)
LandscapingGoMulch Fast Landscape Solutions
★ 4.9 (17 reviews)
1310 McNeil Rd, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
LandscapingA Cut Above Lawn Maintenance & Landscaping LLC
★ 4.9 (63 reviews)
LandscapingBLG Environmental Services
★ 4.9 (36 reviews)
LandscapingLawntastic Landscaping
★ 4.9 (61 reviews)
LandscapingESRV Maintenance Solutions, LLC.
★ 4.8 (37 reviews)
503 Yellowood Ct, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
LandscapingCurby's Outdoor & Tree Service
★ 4.8 (56 reviews)
803 Lake Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
LandscapingHeron Home & Outdoor
★ 4.6 (588 reviews)
965 Sunshine Ln, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Hiring a landscaping contractor in Altamonte Springs, FL
Hiring a landscaping contractor in Altamonte Springs, FL covers everything from one-time installs (sod, plantings, hardscape, irrigation) to ongoing maintenance contracts. The directory below lists active landscaping contractors so you can compare options before you commit.
Florida's climate is unforgiving on the wrong plant selection — sandy soils, summer heat, and water-management-district irrigation restrictions all reward contractors who actually know Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles over generic crews working from a national template.
How to verify a landscaping contractor in Florida
Landscaping contractors aren't state-certified by DBPR the way roofers, plumbers, electricians, HVAC, and general contractors are. Instead, verify them at the county level: in Orange County through the Orange County Contractor Licensing Division, in Seminole County through the Seminole County Building Division, and in Osceola County through Osceola County Building. Ask for a current local business tax receipt, a Certificate of Insurance (general liability and workers' comp) listing you as certificate holder, and proof they are registered with the appropriate county.
Always insist on a Certificate of Insurance (COI) emailed directly from the agent to you — not a PDF the contractor hands over — and check that workers' compensation is in force. If a landscaping contractor claims a workers' comp exemption, every worker on your property must be either the exempt officer or an employee of a separately insured subcontractor; if someone is injured on your job without coverage, the liability flows back to you as the property owner.
Why verifying matters in Florida
Florida law (§ 489.127, F.S.) makes it a third-degree felony to contract without a license on a project valued at $5,000 or more, or any size project during a declared state of emergency. Verifying licensure before you sign a contract is the single most important step you can take to protect your home and your deposit. Central Florida's hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30, and unlicensed storm-chasing crews routinely move through Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties after a major event. Confirming an active state license — and an in-state business address you can actually drive to — keeps you out of that risk pool. Landscaping is one of the least-regulated trades, which is why the burden falls on you to verify county registration, COI, and any voluntary certifications like FNGLA or ISA Certified Arborist.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Are you registered as a contractor with the county, and can you send me your COI directly from your insurance agent?
- Is this a flat quote that includes plant warranty, or is the warranty extra?
- Will you be on site supervising, or will a crew run unsupervised? Who is my point of contact during the job?
- For irrigation work: are you (or a sub) certified by FNGLA, and will the install include a rain sensor as Florida law requires?
- Do you handle debris haul-off and stump grinding, or is that billed separately?
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit for landscaping work?
- Most planting, sod, and mulch work needs no permit. Hardscape over a certain size, drainage modifications, tree removal of protected species, and irrigation tie-ins to potable water generally do require a permit or city/county approval. Your contractor should know which side of the line your project falls on.
- What plants actually survive Central Florida summers?
- Native and Florida-Friendly Landscaping (FFL) species — recommended by UF/IFAS Extension — handle the heat, sandy soils, and rainfall pattern with the least irrigation. A good landscaper will lean on that list for new plantings instead of installing northern species that struggle by August.
- How often should my irrigation run?
- Most of the Orlando metro is under SJRWMD watering restrictions that limit irrigation to two days per week in daylight saving time and one day per week in standard time, typically before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. A reputable irrigation contractor will program your controller to those restrictions automatically.
- Are there watering restrictions in Altamonte Springs?
- Yes — Altamonte Springs falls under St. Johns River Water Management District (or in southern parts of the metro, South Florida WMD) restrictions, which limit landscape irrigation to specific days and hours based on your house number. A good Altamonte Springs-area landscaper will already know the current schedule and program your controller accordingly.