Finding a qualified landscaping contractor in Kissimmee is an important step toward creating and maintaining an attractive outdoor space. Whether you need routine lawn maintenance, irrigation system installation, or a complete landscape design, working with a local professional ensures your project meets regional requirements and suits the Central Florida climate.
Kissimmee's humid subtropical environment presents unique challenges for landscaping, including managing heavy summer rainfall, selecting drought-tolerant and hurricane-resistant plants, and designing effective drainage and irrigation systems. Experienced local contractors understand how to work with Florida-friendly plants, handle the region's sandy soils, and plan landscapes that thrive year-round despite heat, humidity, and occasional severe weather.
This directory currently lists 13 landscaping contractors serving the Kissimmee area. Browse listings below to compare local options.
LawnStarter - Kissimmee
★ 5.0 (17 reviews)
2339 Louise St, Kissimmee, FL 34741
LandscapingAD Landscaping Solutions LLC
★ 5.0 (48 reviews)
2315 Santa Lucia St, Kissimmee, FL 34743
LandscapingA & H Landscaping Solutions
★ 5.0 (23 reviews)
1311 Palmway St, Kissimmee, FL 34744
LandscapingD&V Landscaping LLC
★ 5.0 (10 reviews)
153 Alderwood Dr, Kissimmee, FL 34743
LandscapingCADETLANDSCAPINGLLC
★ 5.0 (1 review)
4507 MacKenzie Way, Kissimmee, FL 34758
LandscapingExquisite Concrete Curbing LLC
★ 5.0 (42 reviews)
3010 Agostino Terrace, Kissimmee, FL 34746
LandscapingGreenWorks Landscape Solutions
★ 4.9 (79 reviews)
2584 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34744
LandscapingLuv-A-Lawn and Pest Control
★ 4.9 (577 reviews)
1198 Greenskeep Dr, Kissimmee, FL 34741
LandscapingC & M Lawn Care Solutions LLC
★ 4.9 (16 reviews)
1420 Celebration Blvd STE 200, Kissimmee, FL 34747
LandscapingGavin's Home and Lawn Care
★ 4.8 (46 reviews)
1746 W Virginia Dr, Kissimmee, FL 34744
LandscapingYard Star Services LLC
★ 4.8 (12 reviews)
2608 Eagle Rock Ln, Kissimmee, FL 34746
LandscapingPrecision Power Pros
★ 4.8 (17 reviews)
The Oaks Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34746
LandscapingSiteOne Landscape Supply
★ 4.7 (85 reviews)
485 E Donegan Ave, Kissimmee, FL 34744
LandscapingElegant Lawn Care
★ 4.6 (36 reviews)
1052 Jack Calhoun Dr, Kissimmee, FL 34741
LandscapingU.S. Lawns - Kissimmee
★ 4.2 (30 reviews)
4165 Boggy Creek Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34744
LandscapingPelor Outdoor Landscape Solutions
★ 4.1 (145 reviews)
738 Duncan Ave, Kissimmee, FL 34744
Hiring a landscaping contractor in Kissimmee, FL
Hiring a landscaping contractor in Kissimmee, 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 Kissimmee?
- Yes — Kissimmee 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 Kissimmee-area landscaper will already know the current schedule and program your controller accordingly.