Quick Answer

Landscaping Cost in Miami (2026)

Average cost in Miami

$7,700avg

$1,300 – $45,000

$5 – $17 per sq ft

In Miami, the average is $7,700 and most projects cost between $1,300 and $45,000, or about $5 – $17 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 14 sources.

+10.8% YoY
14 sources
Updated 3 weeks ago
South Florida

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Skilled crews and installation

$3,500 – $22,500

52%

Materials

Plants, sod, mulch, and stone

$2,000 – $13,500

30%

Design & Planning

Architectural plans and 3D renderings

$700 – $3,000

8%

Irrigation & Drainage

Tropical climate water management

$1,600 – $4,500

7%

Permits & Disposal

Miami-Dade county fees and hauling

$150 – $1,600

3%

🧾Sales Tax (6%) — Florida
Base cost + $462 tax$8,162

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 Miami

$7,700

Likely range $3,465 – $16,940

  • Labor52%$4,004
  • Materials30%$2,310
  • Design & Planning8%$616
  • Irrigation & Drainage7%$539
  • Permits & Disposal3%$231

Basic (lawn + shrubs)

$7,700

Standard (design + planting)

$12,320

Full (hardscape + plants + irrigation)

$18,480

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Calibrated to 14 researched sources for Miami. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$6,949

Today

$7,700

Landscaping in Miami is ↑ 10.8% compared to roughly a year ago — about $751 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 Miami

Verified providers
🔨

Sabino Pastor Landscaping

10244 SW 169th Terrace, Miami, FL 33157, USA

5.0
★★★★★

164 reviews

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M.C. GENERAL LANDSCAPING, INC.

10555 NW 21st Ave, Miami, FL 33147, USA

5.0
★★★★★

55 reviews

🔨

AS4Less Landscaping

80 SW 8th St Suit 2000, Miami, FL 33130, USA

4.6
★★★★½

58 reviews

🔨

BNB Landscaping | Landscaping Company

776 NE 81st St, Miami, FL 33138, USA

4.5
★★★★½

52 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

Due to Miami's year-round growing season, maintenance costs average $100 to $300 per month. Standard lawn mowing visits typically cost $64.08 per visit, which is significantly higher than the Florida state average of $50.82.

Permits are generally not required for basic softscaping like planting or mulching. However, structural work such as fences, retaining walls, or new irrigation systems requires permits, with fees typically ranging from $150 to $1,600 depending on project valuation.

For a standard quarter-acre lot in Miami, professional irrigation installation costs between $1,700 and $3,800. For larger one-acre estates, prices can range from $7,000 to $13,000.

High-quality landscaping in the Miami market can increase property value by 5% to 15%. For a $500,000 home, a well-executed $25,000 landscape investment can potentially yield a $75,000 increase in resale value.

📊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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