Landscaping & Lawn — Florida homeowner answers
The landscaping & lawn problems Florida homeowners actually search, answered honestly: what each symptom means, what the work typically costs, what Florida law requires, and how to avoid getting burned. When you're ready, your request goes to ONE verified pro — never sold, never flooded.
Licensing in Florida
Florida does NOT issue a state license for this trade (local licensing was preempted for most non-structural trades). What protects you instead: general-liability insurance, workers’ comp, and a real track record — exactly what our verification checks.
Basis: HB 735 (2021) local-license preemption
Typical Florida costs (curated 2026 estimates — not bids)
Sod installation: $1,500–$6,000
Landscaping project: $2,000–$13,000
French drain / yard drainage: $1,500–$9,000
By county
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