Growing Central Florida
How does the Landscape Design process work in Orlando?
Full-property landscape design including native plantings, drainage, lighting, and zoned irrigation throughout Orlando. Typical pricing: $1,500-$15,000 per design. Free written estimates. Call (407) 863-3647 for same-day quotes throughout Orange County.
Orlando Pro Landscape creates custom landscape designs built for Central Florida’s subtropical climate. Every design accounts for Orlando’s sandy soil, OUC irrigation restrictions, year-round growing season, and the sun and shade patterns from Florida’s strong sun.
Designing for Central Florida Conditions
Landscape design in Orlando starts with the site. Sandy soil, high water tables in some neighborhoods, afternoon storm drainage, and each property’s microclimate all shape what thrives and what struggles. A plant that does great in a shaded Winter Park lot may fail in the full sun of a Lake Nona property.
Our designs favor Florida-friendly and Florida-native plants suited to Orange County. That means less water, less fertilizer, and natural resistance to Central Florida’s pests and diseases. Native options we often use include Muhly Grass, Gaillardia, Walter’s Viburnum, Firebush, Gallberry Holly, Saw Palmetto, Coontie, Beautyberry, and Bald Cypress for wet areas.
Our Design Process
We assess the property — soil, drainage, sun mapping, and current plants. We develop a design concept with plants matched to your site and preferences. We provide a detailed planting plan with species, quantities, spacing, and install specs. We integrate irrigation to keep coverage within OUC rules. And our crews install it with a plant health guarantee. We also design for commercial properties, including office complexes, HOA communities, and retail centers across Orange County.
Landscape Installation Services
We handle every part of install — site prep, soil amendment, planting, mulching, and irrigation tweaks. Orlando’s sandy soil often benefits from organic matter that improves moisture and nutrient holding, especially in beds where ornamentals and perennials need steadier soil than turf.
Designing for Sandy Soil and Water Restrictions
Central Florida’s sandy soil drains so fast that nutrients can leach away before plants absorb them.
Our designs handle this with slow-release fertilizer programs and proper mulch depth.
We use 3 to 4 inches of mulch in all beds and pick plants suited to low-nutrient sandy soil. We also design with OUC’s watering rules in mind, choosing plants that thrive on two days a week during Daylight Saving Time and one day a week during Eastern Standard Time.
Hardscape Integration
The best designs add hardscaping elements that create structure and define outdoor spaces.
We coordinate paver patios, walkways, retaining walls, and seating areas with the planting plan for a cohesive result. Our hardscaping team works with our design crew so materials, drainage, and grading all fit together from the start, not patched on later.
Serving Orlando and Orange County
We provide landscape design and install across Orlando and nearby communities, including Winter Park, Dr. Phillips, Windermere, Winter Garden, Oviedo, Kissimmee, Lake Nona, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, and Sanford. From full property transformations to focused bed renovations, our lawn care team keeps your new landscape sharp between design updates.
Get a Free Landscape Design Consultation
Call (407) 863-3647 for a free landscape design consultation in Orlando, FL.
 
We handle landscape design for homeowners across Orlando and nearby, including Landscape design in Ocoee, Landscape design in Oviedo, Landscape design in Sanford, Landscape design in St. Cloud, and Landscape design in Windermere; see all the areas we serve.
We provide landscape design across Orlando and nearby communities, including Landscape design in Ocoee, Landscape design in Oviedo, Landscape design in Sanford, Landscape design in St. Cloud, and Landscape design in Windermere — see all areas we serve.
What is Florida-Friendly Landscaping?
Florida-Friendly Landscaping is the UF/IFAS program for yards that fit Florida conditions: the right plant in the right place, less irrigation, less fertilizer, and fewer pest treatments. In Orlando it pairs naturally with local watering restrictions and summer fertilizer rules, cutting maintenance costs while keeping a landscape that survives sandy soil and heat.
How do we approach Landscape Design in Orlando?
Every Landscape Design project we handle in Orange County starts with a site walk. We map sun, drainage, soil, and existing systems before quoting. Your property gets a plan built for it.
Process Overview
- Site assessment and consultation
- Written estimate with line-item scope
- Scheduled work window confirmed
- Crew executes against the written scope
- Completion walkthrough with the homeowner
Questions About Landscape Design and Installation in Orlando, FL in Orlando
# What plants grow best in Orlando, FL?
Several Florida-native plants suit Orlando's sandy soil and subtropical climate. Good choices include Muhly Grass, Gaillardia, Walter's Viburnum, Firebush, Gallberry Holly, Saw Palmetto, Coontie, and Bald Cypress for wet areas. These plants handle Central Florida's summer flooding and winter drought. Once established, they need no extra watering. And they need no fertilizer on sandy soil.
# How do I deal with sandy soil in Orlando?
Orlando's sandy soil drains fast. But it holds little moisture and few nutrients. For landscape beds, mix in quality compost to hold more water. Use slow-release fertilizer that feeds over 8 to 12 weeks. Quick-release products just leach through sand. Mulch all beds 3 to 4 inches deep to cut evaporation between watering days.
# How much does landscape design cost in Orlando?
Landscape design fees in Orlando vary by project size. Basic designs for a front or back yard usually run $500 to $2,000. Full whole-property designs run $2,000 to $5,000. Those include detailed planting plans, hardscape, and irrigation layouts. Install costs are separate. They depend on plant choices, project size, and site conditions.
# What is Florida-friendly landscaping?
Florida-friendly landscaping is a program from the University of Florida. It promotes plants, designs, and care that suit Florida's climate and water supply. It stresses right plant, right place. It stresses efficient irrigation, good mulching, and less use of fertilizer and pesticides. It does not mean all-native. It includes any plant that thrives in Florida with little input.
# Do you remove old landscaping before installing new designs?
Yes. Our install process removes existing plants, old mulch, and any materials not in the new design. We handle all debris removal and site prep. That includes improving Orlando's sandy ground before any new planting starts.
# How long does it take for a new landscape to fill in?
Most new landscapes in Orlando show strong growth within 3 to 6 months. Central Florida's year-round growing season helps. Florida-native and adapted plants settle in faster than non-native ones. They already suit Orange County's sandy soil, humidity, and rainfall. Good irrigation and mulching during this early period are key to success.