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Landscaping in Pensacola, FL

Compare 8 local landscaping pros. Typical service: $277–$832.

Top Landscaping Companies in Pensacola

  1. 1.Merritt Landscaping & More

    4.9★ (20 reviews)

    4.9★ from 20 reviews

  2. 2.Stone Family Services LLC

    4.4★ (28 reviews)

    4.4★ from 28 reviews

  3. 3.Spectrum Professional Services Inc.

    5.0★ (15 reviews)

    5.0★ from 15 reviews

  4. 4.OUTERSPACES LANDSCAPING

    3.9★ (23 reviews)

    3.9★ from 23 reviews

  5. 5.Duce Lawn Care LLC

    4.0★ (11 reviews)

    4.0★ from 11 reviews

  6. 6.Anadom LLC - General Landscaping Pensacola FL & Reliable Lawn Care & Lawn Edging & Yard Edging

    3.5★ (2 reviews)

    3.5★ from 2 reviews

  7. 7.Top Shelf Landscaping

    3.0★ (2 reviews)

    3.0★ from 2 reviews

  8. 8.Lawnscape Landscaping

Landscaping Cost in Pensacola

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Pensacola
Mulch installation$277–$832/job
Planting and bed design$370–$1,386/job
Yard cleanup$185–$554/job
Patio or hardscape$2,772–$8,316/job

Landscaping prices in Pensacola run about 8% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 8 companies serving Pensacola, rated 4.1★ on average across 101 customer reviews.

Pensacola Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Pensacola's weather means for scheduling landscaping.

Last spring frost
February 19
First fall frost
December 7
Annual precipitation
65.27"
Heating degree days
1,537
Cooling degree days
2,609
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan42.2°60.5°4.63"
Feb45.5°63.8°5.06"
Mar51.2°69.6°5.81"
Apr57.6°75.7°4.32"
May66°83.2°4.18"
Jun72.5°88.5°6.6"
Jul74.5°89.9°7.41"
Aug74.2°89.4°6.76"
Sep70.3°86.5°5.98"
Oct60.3°78.9°5.24"
Nov51.2°70.3°4.73"
Dec44.4°62.6°4.55"

NOAA station data 2.45 miles from Pensacola.

Permits & Regulations in FL

No permit typically required

  • Commercial lawn and ornamental pesticide application requires a FDACS pesticide applicator license
  • FDACS also administers a Limited Lawn and Ornamental certification for operators whose work is confined to that category
  • Many Florida counties enforce seasonal fertilizer blackout periods to limit nutrient runoff

License required: FDACS pesticide applicator license (lawn and ornamental)

Sources: www.fdacs.gov

Landscaping FAQs for Pensacola

How much does landscaping cost in Pensacola?

Mulch installation in Pensacola typically runs $277-$832 for a typical yard; planting and hardscape projects cost more.

How many landscapers serve Pensacola?

We track 8 landscaping companies serving Pensacola.

When is the best time to plant in Pensacola?

The last spring frost in Pensacola usually falls around February 19, and the first fall frost around December 7. Most planting happens after the first date, and fall planting should finish several weeks before the second.

Is landscaping in Pensacola more expensive than average?

Landscaping in Pensacola runs about -7.6% versus the national average.

How much rain does Pensacola get for new plantings?

Pensacola averages 65.27 inches of precipitation a year, which decides whether new beds need drip irrigation or can rely on rainfall after establishment.

What plants survive Pensacola summers?

With summer highs near 90F in Pensacola, landscapers favor heat-tolerant, established-root plantings and mulch deep enough to hold soil moisture.

Do I need a permit for landscaping in Pensacola, FL?

In FL, Commercial lawn and ornamental pesticide application requires a FDACS pesticide applicator license. Retaining walls, grading and drainage changes are what most often need a permit in Pensacola.

How cold do Pensacola winters get for landscaping?

Winter lows near 42F in Pensacola set which perennials and shrubs are hardy enough to survive without protection.