Landscapers in
Orange Park, FL

In the Jacksonville, FL metro area, landscaping and groundskeeping workers earned a median of $17.94 an hour ($37,320 a year) in May 2025, and the middle 80% earned $14.90–$22.26. About 6,140 people work in this occupation in the metro area. That is a higher share of local jobs than the national average (location quotient 1.31). 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 Orange Park was built in 1974, and 70% of homes were built before 1980. The median owner-occupied home is worth $313,100. 64% of Orange Park'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.

Orange Park gets about 49 inches of rain a year, so grading and drainage around the house matter as much as the planting. The average temperature in Orange Park is 70°F; summer afternoons average 91°F and winter nights 47°F. It gets about 49 inches of precipitation a year. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Landscaping costs in Orange Park 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.

Orange Park 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 Orange Park also offer specialized services like drainage solutions, sod installation, and xeriscaping.

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

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

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