Landscapers in
Fort Lauderdale, FL

In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, landscaping and groundskeeping workers earned a median of $17.99 an hour ($37,430 a year) in May 2025, and the middle 80% earned $14.86–$23.18. About 21,170 people work in this occupation in the metro area. That is a higher share of local jobs than the national average (location quotient 1.23). 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 Fort Lauderdale was built in 1973, and 65% of homes were built before 1980. The median owner-occupied home is worth $486,700. 34% of Fort Lauderdale'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.

Fort Lauderdale gets about 62 inches of rain a year, so grading and drainage around the house matter as much as the planting. The average temperature in Fort Lauderdale is 78°F; summer afternoons average 90°F and winter nights 63°F. It gets about 62 inches of precipitation a year. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Landscaping costs in Fort Lauderdale 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.

Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale also offer specialized services like drainage solutions, sod installation, and xeriscaping.

Most basic landscaping in Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale building department for permit requirements. Check with your local building department before starting any major landscaping project in Fort Lauderdale.

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

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