Lawn Care & Landscaping near me in Orange County, FL

Pricing usually depends on lot size, how often the crew visits, and what each visit includes. Mowing-only service costs less than full maintenance with edging, trimming, and debris removal, and fertilization or pest control is often a separate program. Many companies offer weekly service in summer and every other week in cooler months. Ask for a written list of services per visit so quotes are comparable.

Under Orange County's ordinance, fertilizer with nitrogen or phosphorus cannot be applied from June 1 through September 30. Outside that window, phosphorus is generally not allowed, nitrogen products must be at least 65 percent slow release, and fertilizer must stay at least 25 feet from natural water bodies. Grass clippings and spilled fertilizer must be kept off streets and storm drains.

The St. Johns River Water Management District sets the schedule for most of the county. Under the standard rules, homes can water up to twice a week during daylight saving time and once a week during standard time, with the day based on whether your address is odd or even, and no watering between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Water shortage orders can tighten these rules, so check the district's site.

St. Augustine is the most common choice for its shade tolerance and thick look, but it needs regular water and is prone to chinch bugs. Zoysia handles foot traffic well and looks fine-bladed, while Bahia is drought tolerant and low cost but less dense. The best choice depends on sun exposure, irrigation, and how much maintenance you want. A local landscaper or UF/IFAS Extension can help.

Mowing and basic maintenance do not require a special state license, but anyone applying fertilizer commercially to residential lawns must hold a limited certification for urban landscape commercial fertilizer application, and companies applying pesticides need a pest control license from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Ask to see these credentials and proof of insurance before hiring.