Maintaining a beautiful and functional outdoor space in Orlando requires working with landscaping professionals who understand the region's unique climate conditions. The humid subtropical environment supports lush tropical and native plantings, but also demands proper irrigation management, drainage solutions, and regular maintenance to handle rapid growth during the long growing season.
Whether you need lawn care, irrigation system installation, hardscape design, or full landscape renovations, hiring a licensed and experienced landscaping contractor ensures your project meets local standards and thrives in Central Florida's weather patterns. Professional contractors can help you select plants suited to Orlando's heat and humidity, design effective drainage to handle afternoon thunderstorms, and create outdoor living spaces built to last.
This directory currently lists 18 landscaping contractors serving the Orlando metro area. Browse listings below to compare local options.
DeJesus Landscaping LLC
★ 5.0 (6 reviews)
1112 Hawkes Ave, Orlando, FL 32809
LandscapingA Family Affair Landscaping LLC
★ 5.0 (3 reviews)
2750 Taylor Ave Suite# A-31, Orlando, FL 32806
LandscapingTurfHub
★ 5.0 (45 reviews)
3330 Vineland Rd STE A, Orlando, FL 32811
LandscapingBelden Pavers & Stones
★ 5.0 (1 review)
4700 Millenia Blvd Ste 175, Orlando, FL 32839
LandscapingSmart Solution General Services LLC
★ 5.0 (34 reviews)
4833 Cypress Woods Dr, Orlando, FL 32811
LandscapingTerra Consulting & Design and Stump Grinding
★ 5.0 (68 reviews)
792 E Michigan St, Orlando, FL 32806
LandscapingLake Conway Landscaping
★ 5.0 (3 reviews)
4954 N Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32818
LandscapingCERTIFIED OUTDOORS
★ 5.0 (72 reviews)
8722 A D Mims Rd, Orlando, FL 32818
LandscapingIdeal Gardens
★ 5.0 (116 reviews)
341 Malta Rd, Orlando, FL 32828
LandscapingNotable Landscaping, East Orlando
★ 4.9 (95 reviews)
3840 Cassia Dr, Orlando, FL 32828
LandscapingSiteOne Landscape Supply
★ 4.9 (76 reviews)
5340 Old Winter Garden Rd, Orlando, FL 32811
LandscapingFirsthand Landscape, LLC
★ 4.9 (154 reviews)
3720 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32804
LandscapingLawn Love - Orlando
★ 4.9 (183 reviews)
2295 S Hiawassee Rd, Orlando, FL 32835
LandscapingOrlando Evergreen Lawn & Landscaping
★ 4.9 (67 reviews)
7021 Grand National Dr #109, Orlando, FL 32819
LandscapingMr Wood Brick Pavers
★ 4.8 (43 reviews)
5401 S Kirkman Rd #240, Orlando, FL 32819
LandscapingLittle Green Landscaping Inc
★ 4.8 (91 reviews)
13834 Red Mangrove Dr, Orlando, FL 32828
LandscapingDoyle Land Systems
★ 4.8 (52 reviews)
5651 Commerce Dr # 10, Orlando, FL 32839
LandscapingGround Source Landscaping
★ 4.7 (537 reviews)
7395 Hoffner Ave, Orlando, FL 32822
LandscapingHigh Maintenance Landscape Contractors
★ 4.7 (90 reviews)
6440 Old Winter Garden Rd, Orlando, FL 32835
LandscapingNCG Landscape & Lawn Maintenance LLC
★ 4.6 (46 reviews)
6122 Masters Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
LandscapingFig & Vine Garden Design
★ 4.5 (8 reviews)
5401 S Kirkman Rd, Orlando, FL 32819
LandscapingRolling Green Landscape Solutions
★ 4.5 (41 reviews)
3002 Friendly Ave, Orlando, FL 32808
LandscapingJohn Madison Landscape Inc
★ 4.4 (33 reviews)
3333 McCoy Rd, Orlando, FL 32812
LandscapingNations Landscaping, LLC
★ 4.4 (34 reviews)
4915 Lake Gatlin Woods Ct, Orlando, FL 32806
LandscapingLawnStarter - Orlando
★ 4.3 (1,042 reviews)
49 W Colonial Dr #2305, Orlando, FL 32801
LandscapingLandscape Improvements Inc
★ 4.3 (15 reviews)
1880 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32804
LandscapingPinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa
★ 4.2 (96 reviews)
4902 S Kirkman Rd, Orlando, FL 32811
LandscapingLawnWorx
★ 4.1 (97 reviews)
935 W Michigan St, Orlando, FL 32805
LandscapingLand Art Landscape Architecture
★ 4.1 (32 reviews)
754 Ellwood Ave, Orlando, FL 32804
LandscapingHarris Garden Center & Landscaping Services
★ 4.1 (71 reviews)
1480 E Michigan St, Orlando, FL 32806
LandscapingLandscaping LLC
★ 3.9 (56 reviews)
7215 Alston Ct, Orlando, FL 32835
LandscapingBobby's Lawn Care & Landscaping
★ 3.8 (10 reviews)
1813 Acme St, Orlando, FL 32805
LandscapingExclusive Landscaping
★ 3.2 (130 reviews)
399 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32824
LandscapingBrightView Landscapes
★ 2.8 (54 reviews)
4777 Old Winter Garden Rd, Orlando, FL 32811
Hiring a landscaping contractor in Orlando, FL
Hiring a landscaping contractor in Orlando, 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 Orlando?
- Yes — Orlando 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 Orlando-area landscaper will already know the current schedule and program your controller accordingly.