Landscaping & Property Improvements
Landscape Design, Planting & Sod
Landscape design, planting, trees and sod planned for Florida conditions, with Florida-friendly choices that suit your site and maintenance goals.
Overview
Landscaping finishes a property and does real work: it shades the house, manages rainwater, screens views and frames entries. In Florida, the right plant in the right place matters more than almost anything else – sun exposure, soil, drainage, salt exposure near the coast and mature size all decide whether a planting thrives or struggles.
We plan landscapes as part of the whole site, coordinated with grading, drainage, irrigation, lighting, hardscape and the house. The design draws on Florida-friendly landscaping principles – choosing plants suited to local conditions, grouping them by water needs and using mulch and turf thoughtfully – while still delivering the look you want.
Who it’s for
- Owners of new homes who need a complete landscape after construction
- Homeowners replacing tired, overgrown or high-maintenance plantings
- Properties that need new sod after construction, drainage work or turf decline
- Owners who want lower water use and maintenance without a sparse look
- Commercial properties that need entry, buffer and parking-area landscaping to meet site plan requirements
What’s included
Typically included
- Site review: sun and shade, soils, drainage, existing trees, utilities and views
- Landscape design with plant selections, bed layout, turf areas and hardscape coordination
- Florida-friendly plant selection grouped by water and light needs
- Tree planting, including selection and placement with mature size, roots and structures in mind
- Removal of existing plants and turf where defined in the scope
- Bed preparation, soil amendment where needed, edging and mulch
- Sod installation with grade preparation suited to the turf variety
- Coordination with irrigation, landscape lighting and drainage
- Planting guidance for establishment watering and early care
Common exclusions
- Ongoing landscape maintenance after establishment
- Removal of large trees, which is scoped separately and may require a local tree permit
- Irrigation and landscape lighting, scoped as their own services
- Hardscape, pavers and walls, scoped separately
Every proposal lists its own inclusions and exclusions in writing.
Materials, design options & upgrades
How pricing works
Landscape work is priced per project, based on the design, the plant schedule with quantities and sizes, sod area, bed preparation and any removals. A plan with a plant list lets you see exactly what the estimate includes.
When landscaping is part of a new home or larger site project, it is priced within that project’s budget.
What changes the cost
- Plant sizes – smaller plants cost less but take longer to fill in
- Number and size of trees and palms
- Sod area and turf variety
- Removal of existing plants, turf and debris
- Soil preparation and grading needed
- Equipment access to the site
- Coordination with irrigation and drainage work
If this work is part of a larger project, it’s priced within that project’s budget — please don’t add separate estimates together. Read the pricing guide.
Typical stages
Site review
We walk the property, note conditions and discuss how you use and want to maintain the landscape.
Design
We prepare a landscape plan with plant selections, bed layout and turf areas.
Estimate and approvals
We price the plan and secure HOA approval or tree permits if required.
Preparation
Removals, grading and bed preparation are completed, coordinated with irrigation rough-in.
Planting and sod
Trees, shrubs and groundcovers are planted, sod is laid and beds are mulched.
Establishment guidance
We review watering and care with you so the new landscape establishes properly.
What affects the schedule
- Plant availability, especially for larger trees and palms
- Weather and season, which affect planting and establishment
- Completion of construction, grading and irrigation before planting
- HOA approval and any local tree permits
Questions & answers
What is Florida-friendly landscaping?
It is an approach based on choosing plants suited to local conditions, watering efficiently, using mulch, managing fertilizer and protecting water quality. It does not mean only native plants or no lawn; it means the right plant in the right place.
How much watering will new plants need?
New plantings and sod need more frequent watering while they establish, then less. Local watering restrictions may limit schedules, and some jurisdictions allow additional watering for new landscaping. We review what applies to your property.
Can trees be planted near the house or pool?
Yes, with care. Mature canopy and root spread, leaf drop into the pool and distance from foundations and utilities all guide placement.
Start here
Planning landscape design, planting & sod?
A short form — three steps, a few minutes. Share plans or photos if you have them. We’ll review it and follow up using the contact details you provide.