Quick Answer

Landscaping Cost in Jacksonville (2026)

Average cost in Jacksonville

$4,550avg

$1,250 – $15,000

$5 – $17 per sq ft

In Jacksonville, the average is $4,550 and most projects cost between $1,250 and $15,000, or about $5 – $17 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 8 sources.

+10.8% YoY
8 sources
Updated 3 weeks ago
Florida

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Crew of 2-3 workers

$2,425 – $7,500

50%

Materials

Plants, sod, mulch, and soil

$1,697 – $5,250

35%

Design & Consultation

2D/3D plans and site visits

$485 – $1,500

10%

Permits & Fees

City of Jacksonville landscape fees

$243 – $750

5%

🧾Sales Tax (6%) — Florida
Base cost + $273 tax$4,823

Sales Tax at 6%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Sod or seed lawn
  • Garden bed preparation
  • Mulch & edging
  • Shrubs & perennials (basic)
  • Grading & soil prep
  • Labor

Typically Excludes

  • Hardscaping (pavers, retaining walls)
  • Irrigation system
  • Mature tree planting
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Fencing

Based on landscaping a standard 2,000 sq ft front or back yard.

🧮Estimate your project

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sq ft
Scope
Hardscape Features
Irrigation / Lighting

Your estimate in Jacksonville

$4,550

Likely range $2,048 – $10,010

  • Labor50%$2,275
  • Materials35%$1,593
  • Design & Consultation10%$455
  • Permits & Fees5%$228

Basic (lawn + shrubs)

$4,550

Standard (design + planting)

$7,280

Full (hardscape + plants + irrigation)

$10,920

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Calibrated to 8 researched sources for Jacksonville. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$4,106

Today

$4,550

Landscaping in Jacksonville is ↑ 10.8% compared to roughly a year ago — about $444 more on the average project.

Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.

🏢Top Landscaping Contractors in Jacksonville

Verified providers
🔨

Serenoa Landscape Design

1074 10th Ave S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250, USA

5.0
★★★★★

209 reviews

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Coconut Grove Landscape & Design

351 15th Ave S Unit A, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250, USA

5.0
★★★★★

128 reviews

🔨

Earth Works Jax Lawn Care and Landscaping

1119 St Johns Bluff Rd N, Jacksonville, FL 32225, USA

4.9
★★★★½

231 reviews

🔨

C & L Landscape

1601 E Duval St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, USA

4.8
★★★★½

386 reviews

🔨

McDaniel's Lawncare & Landscaping

4010 Ruby Dr W, Jacksonville, FL 32246, USA

4.7
★★★★½

226 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

❓Common Questions

In 2026, Jacksonville landscaping contractors typically charge between $50 and $100 per hour for a two-person crew, while specialized landscape designers charge approximately $72 to $83 per hour.

For residential properties in Jacksonville, professional sod installation ranges from $1.00 to $2.60 per square foot, including site preparation and labor.

Yes, the City of Jacksonville requires permits for irrigation systems, tree removals, and major hardscaping. A specific 'Landscape fee' is often calculated as 12% of the base permit fee for new construction or significant modifications.

Standard monthly maintenance, including mowing, edging, and debris removal, averages between $100 and $300 depending on yard size, with individual mowing visits typically costing $36 to $49.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: 3 weeks ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in USD.

About this data

Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.

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