Best 5 Landscaping Companies in Fort Lauderdale, FL

DIY Options vs. Professional Services

Many homeowners have basic lawn maintenance knowledge, but landscaping needs more advanced skills. Completing a full-scale landscaping project requires intense labor and heavy equipment. If you want to add complex elements such as a fire pit or irrigation system, you'll need someone with construction and machinery expertise.

You can do some landscaping projects on your own. Smaller projects, such as removing overgrown plants or adding a flower bed, are easier to DIY. You should hire a professional landscaper for things like a complete yard overhaul, and for smaller projects if you lack the needed expertise.

Professional landscape designers and architects can enhance your lawn, recommend the most cost-effective upgrades, and help develop a long-term maintenance plan. These professionals have the skills and knowledge to elevate your outdoor living space. Contactors that also provide lawn care services can improve your lawn's health and prevent you from making costly mistakes.

Factors To Consider When Choosing an Fort Lauderdale Landscaping Company

Aim to hire a landscaper that offers the services you need at a reasonable price. You also want to know that your provider has a good reputation. Keep the following considerations in mind when hiring a landscaping contractor.

Services Offered

Different landscaping companies cater to different lawn needs. Some companies focus on services to help with the health and maintenance of your yard, such as mowing, fertilizing, controlling weeds, pruning, and mulching. These companies often also provide pest management and tree cutting services.

Choose full-service landscaping if you're planning a full revamp of your yard or want new outdoor elements, such as a fire pit. These companies specialize in outdoor upgrades and designs, including gardening, adding hardscapes, and landscaping rock projects. They can also help install sprinkler or irrigation systems, retaining walls, fire pits, and other architectural elements. Some offer lawn maintenance services.

Licensing and Experience

Landscapers often have advanced training and certification in areas such as outdoor design, lawn maintenance, and horticulture. A company should hold the appropriate licensure from the Fort Lauderdale city government. It may also have the following certified staff members:

• Certified fertilization or pesticide specialists
• Licensed arborists
• Licensed horticulture specialists
• Licensed or certified landscaping designers or architects

It may also hold certifications from professional organizations, including the National Association of Landscape Professionals and the Professional Landcare Network. While not mandatory, these certifications show a contractor's commitment to their profession. Your landscaping contractor should be fully bonded and insured; most contractors have liability insurance to protect against bodily injury or property damage. Ask to see an insurance certificate or insurance numbers to verify a company's coverage.

Reputation and Reviews

Look for a contractor who gets good reviews from customers. You can check third-party review sites like the Better Business Bureau to verify that a company has a good reputation and provides a positive customer experience. Try to avoid companies with largely negative reviews, including ones that frequently mention poor project results, delayed projects, or unreliable customer service.

Work Portfolio

Request to see a portfolio of your landscaping company's past work. Most landscaping and maintenance companies are happy to share projects and designs with potential customers, including before and after photos. You can ask to see photos of past projects that are similar to your own design ideas to get an idea of how yours will look.

Sustainability Practices

Sustainability is important to consider both during and after landscaping work. Ask your provider about its best practices for waste management, eco-friendly material options, and water conservation; you can also ask for maintenance recommendations. Landscaping providers should opt for native plant life (such as trumpet honeysuckle, climbing aster, and narrowleaf sunflower) when planting new vegetation, and they shouldn't allow their work to affect your existing vegetation.

Cost

Request quotes from multiple companies to compare services and prices. Most providers offer free consultations where they'll review your outdoor space, provide recommendations, and discuss project ideas. A detailed quote should outline project costs such as labor and materials. You can use a quote to compare companies and sometimes negotiate a better price.

Landscaping Costs in Fort Lauderdale

Generally, landscaping costs $23–$34 per hour in Fort Lauderdale. These prices vary based on project type and size. Less complicated work, such as gardening or mowing, will be less expensive than a larger project like resodding. Bigger projects require more labor, which will increase the final cost. Depending on your yard's size, the company might charge by the acre. The cost will also be affected by the materials you choose. Here's the average cost of common landscaping projects:

Landscaping Service	Average Cost
Deck	$12,584 - $16,779
Landscaping Design	$1,726 - $2,301
Landscaping LandGrading	$402 - $2,414
Landscaping Mulch	$24 - $121
Planting FlowerBeds	$80 - $1,609
Planting Trees	$211 - $352
Sodding	$40 - $48
Swimming Pool	$30,572 - $80,452