Orlando, FL · Orange County
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Landscaping Cost in Orlando
Whether you're searching "landscaping services near me" or comparing quotes for a full yard overhaul, pricing in Orlando generally breaks down by scope:
We give every client a written, fixed-price quote before work starts — no surprise add-ons once the crew shows up.
Watering Restrictions & Permits in Orlando
The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) currently has a Phase III Extreme Water Shortage Declaration across the district (issued May 2026) due to drought and declining groundwater levels. Under the district's standard rule, most Orange County addresses are limited to one watering day per week during Eastern Standard Time and two days per week during Daylight Saving Time, watering never between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.. Exact days and times depend on your address and can shift further as drought conditions change.
Orange County also regulates removal of protected trees above a certain trunk diameter outside of exempted species and hazard cases, administered through the county's permitting portal. Skipping this step on a healthy, protected tree can mean a significant fine.
Orange County is not in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone — that only applies to Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Orange County instead falls under Florida's standard Wind-Borne Debris Region requirements, which is relevant for any hardscape or structure work that overlaps with a landscaping project.
Sources: SJRWMD: Watering Restrictions, Orange County, FL: Watering Restrictions
Know Who's Working In Your Home
Orange County's Consumer Fraud Unit has publicly stated it is cracking down on unlicensed contractors, issuing a minimum $75 civil citation to anyone caught operating without a license in the county — on top of criminal penalties under Florida law. The unit has worked more than 391 home-repair contracting cases over a five-year span, and officials specifically flagged contractors who take payment for jobs they never intend to start or finish.
Before hiring a landscaping crew in Orlando, ask for proof of general liability insurance and, if the job involves any structural or irrigation-system work, verify their license at myfloridalicense.com.
Sources: West Orlando News: Orange County to Crack Down on Unlicensed Contractors, Orange County Comptroller: Audit of Unlicensed Contractor Program
Plant Selection & Sourcing
Orlando's sandy soil, seasonal drought stretches, and current watering restrictions all favor a specific approach to plant selection:
We handle plant and irrigation sourcing directly as part of a fixed-price quote, matched to your yard's sun exposure and soil.
Common Questions
Landscaping cost in Orlando typically runs $2–$20+ per square foot depending on scope. For a typical quarter-acre lot: a basic refresh (sod, mulch, foundation shrubs) runs $2,200–$5,400, a standard design (plants, sod, basic irrigation) runs $5,400–$10,900, and a full design with hardscape, lighting, and specimen trees runs $13,000–$21,800+. We give a written, fixed-price quote before work starts.
Yes. The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) currently has a Phase III Extreme Water Shortage Declaration across the district (issued May 2026) due to drought and declining groundwater levels. Under the district's standard rule, most Orange County addresses are limited to one watering day per week during Eastern Standard Time and two days per week during Daylight Saving Time, watering never between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.. A licensed landscaper should already know your zone's schedule — if they don't ask, that's a red flag.
In most cases, yes. Orange County also regulates removal of protected trees above a certain trunk diameter outside of exempted species and hazard cases, administered through the county's permitting portal.
No. HVHZ applies only to Miami-Dade and Broward counties. This falls under Florida's standard Wind-Borne Debris Region requirements instead.
It depends on scope: routine maintenance is the lowest recurring cost, a landscape refresh with new mulch and plant beds is the most common one-time project we quote, and a full design-and-installation is the highest tier. We give every client a written, fixed-price quote before work begins.
Search the contractor's name or license number at myfloridalicense.com. D&Co Homes' license is CGC1531095 — you can verify it there directly.
Florida Licensed General Contractor · CGC1531095
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