Landscapers in
Cape Coral, FL

In the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area, landscaping and groundskeeping workers earned a median of $17.69 an hour ($36,790 a year) in May 2025, and the middle 80% earned $14.62–$23.05. About 5,080 people work in this occupation in the metro area. That is a higher share of local jobs than the national average (location quotient 2.72). These are what workers earn, not what landscapers charge: a contractor's hourly rate also covers insurance, licensing, vehicles, overhead and profit. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

The typical home in Cape Coral was built in 2000, and 15% of homes were built before 1980. The median owner-occupied home is worth $373,500. 79% of Cape Coral's homes are single-family detached houses, the homes most likely to have their own yard to maintain. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

Cape Coral gets about 56 inches of rain a year, so grading and drainage around the house matter as much as the planting. The average temperature in Cape Coral is 75°F; summer afternoons average 92°F and winter nights 55°F. It gets about 56 inches of precipitation a year. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Landscaping costs in Cape Coral range from $50–$150 per visit for basic maintenance to $2,500–$12,000+ for comprehensive design and plantings. Hardscaping projects tend to be the most expensive.

Cape Coral homeowners have access to a wide range of landscaping services including lawn installation and maintenance, tree and shrub planting, irrigation systems, hardscaping (patios, walkways, retaining walls), outdoor lighting, landscape design, and seasonal cleanup. Many contractors in Cape Coral also offer specialized services like drainage solutions, sod installation, and xeriscaping.

Most basic landscaping in Cape Coral doesn't require a permit, but projects involving retaining walls over a certain height, irrigation systems connected to city water, grading that affects drainage, or tree removal may require permits. Contact the Cape Coral building department for permit requirements. Check with your local building department before starting any major landscaping project in Cape Coral.

On Ratedeed, you can browse landscapers serving Cape Coral who specialize in everything from lawn maintenance to complete outdoor transformations. Look for professionals experienced with Cape Coral's local climate and soil conditions. Read reviews from other Cape Coral homeowners, request free quotes, and ask for photos of completed projects in the area.

The best plants for Cape Coral depend on your specific location, sun exposure, and soil type. Local nurseries and landscapers familiar with Cape Coral's climate can recommend native and adapted species that thrive with minimal maintenance.