Tampa Bay, FL · Updated 2026-06-10

The best landscaping companies in Tampa, ranked

We rank landscaping companies across Tampa and the wider Bay area — Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, and more — on service substance, using a published, repeatable method. Sponsored placements are labeled, and payment never changes a rank.

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Top picks at a glance

By Design Landscape Tampa — 96/100 · landscape design & lawn care company
Local Roots Landscaping — 92/100 · florida-friendly landscape design & maintenance company
Andy's Sprinkler, Drainage & Lighting — 91/100 · irrigation, drainage & lighting specialist
Medscapes LLC — 89/100 · full-service landscaping company
CDS Landscaping — 88/100 · landscape design, hardscape & drainage company

Ranked by editorial score · alphabetical tie-breaks · see method.

The top-ranked landscaping companies across the Tampa Bay area for 2026 are: 1. By Design Landscape Tampa (96/100), 2. Local Roots Landscaping (92/100), 3. Andy's Sprinkler, Drainage & Lighting (91/100), 4. Medscapes LLC (89/100), 5. CDS Landscaping (88/100), 6. Southern Brothers Landscape Design & Lawn Maintenance (84/100), 7. B & F Lawn & Landscaping (83/100), 8. Ziggi's Landscaping (83/100), 9. Crowder's Landscaping (81/100), 10. Central Land Care (80/100), 11. Insignia Landscape (80/100), 12. Powell Property Maintenance (78/100), 13. K&M Lawn Services (70/100), 14. A-All Quality Lawn Care (64/100), 15. Roush Quality Landscape (63/100). Rankings are by editorial score on a published rubric — not by payment.

The 2026 ranking

Best landscaping companies in Tampa

Ranked by editorial score. Companies are ranked by our editorial score, which weighs service substance against a published rubric (see methodology). Sponsored placements are labeled, but payment never changes a company's rank — only the editorial score does.

How these rankings are sourced. Companies are scored against our published rubric using each company's public website information (reviewed 2026-06-10). Scores are not independently verified — confirm license, insurance, and current details directly before hiring. Sponsored placements are labeled and never change a company's rank.

By Design Landscape Tampa

Landscape design & lawn care company

96/100 Editorial score

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Why #1: An established Tampa design-and-lawn firm (in business since 2003) with one of the broadest residential service sets and the clearest pricing in our set — it advertises free written estimates and states it won't start work until the price is agreed.

Landscape Design & InstallLawn Care & MaintenanceIrrigation & SprinklersLandscape Lighting

Best fit: Homeowners wanting design plus ongoing lawn care from one established local firm Serves: Carrollwood, Westchase, Wesley Chapel, Lutz

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Source: bydesignlandscapetampa.com · reviewed 2026-06-08 · verify details directly

Local Roots Landscaping

Florida-friendly landscape design & maintenance company

92/100 Editorial score

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Why #2: A broad design-and-maintenance company whose owner holds a Florida-Friendly Landscape Professional certification — the strongest local-expertise signal in our set — serving Clearwater, St. Pete, Largo, and Tampa with custom, low-water designs.

Landscape Design & InstallLawn Care & MaintenanceIrrigation & SprinklersTree ServiceYard Drainage & Grading

Best fit: Pinellas and Tampa homeowners wanting low-maintenance, Florida-friendly design Serves: South Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo

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Source: localrootslandscapedesigns.com · reviewed 2026-06-08 · verify details directly

Andy's Sprinkler, Drainage & Lighting

Irrigation, drainage & lighting specialist

91/100 Editorial score

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Why #3: A 30-plus-year irrigation, drainage, and lighting specialist (since 1987) with the deepest Florida water-management expertise in our set — it explicitly designs around Tampa's high water table and summer storms and backs work with a money-back guarantee.

Irrigation & SprinklersYard Drainage & GradingLandscape Lighting

Best fit: Homeowners with sprinkler, standing-water, or outdoor-lighting problems Serves: Carrollwood, Westchase, Brandon, Riverview

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Source: sprinklerdrainage.com · reviewed 2026-06-08 · verify details directly

Medscapes LLC

Full-service landscaping company

89/100 Editorial score

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Why #4: A full-service company with the widest service range in our set and strong Florida-friendly design language — it explicitly addresses water runoff, flooding, and climate-appropriate plants, and serves three counties.

Landscape Design & InstallLawn Care & MaintenanceIrrigation & SprinklersLandscape LightingYard Drainage & Grading

Best fit: Homeowners wanting one company for design, hardscape, and ongoing care Serves: Carrollwood, Westchase, Brandon, Riverview

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Source: medscapes.net · reviewed 2026-06-08 · verify details directly

CDS Landscaping

Landscape design, hardscape & drainage company

88/100 Editorial score

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Why #5: A design, hardscape, and drainage company (since 2016) with a wide Pinellas and South Tampa footprint, clear upfront pricing, and hands-on owner involvement on every project.

Landscape Design & InstallIrrigation & SprinklersLandscape LightingYard Drainage & Grading

Best fit: Homeowners planning a design, hardscape, or drainage project in Pinellas or South Tampa Serves: South Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo

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Source: cdslandscapinginc.com · reviewed 2026-06-08 · verify details directly

Southern Brothers Landscape Design & Lawn Maintenance

Full-service Pinellas landscape & maintenance company

84/100 Editorial score

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Why #6: A Tarpon Springs family-owned firm with 20-plus years serving all of Pinellas — design and install through lawn maintenance, plus hardscape, drainage, artificial turf, and tree trimming.

Landscape Design & InstallLawn Care & MaintenanceTree ServiceYard Drainage & Grading

Best fit: Pinellas homeowners wanting design through ongoing maintenance from one family-owned firm Serves: St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Palm Harbor

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Source: southernbrotherslandscaping.com · reviewed 2026-06-08 · verify details directly

B & F Lawn & Landscaping

Full-service lawn, landscape & hardscape company

83/100 Editorial score

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Why #7: A Valrico-based, broad-service company covering lawn care, design, irrigation, lighting, and hardscape (pavers, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens) across a wide swath of Hillsborough County, with free estimates.

Landscape Design & InstallLawn Care & MaintenanceIrrigation & SprinklersLandscape Lighting

Best fit: East/central Hillsborough homeowners wanting lawn care plus design and hardscape Serves: South Tampa, Westchase, Brandon, Riverview

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Source: bflawnlandscaping.com · reviewed 2026-06-08 · verify details directly

Ziggi's Landscaping

Landscape design & installation company

83/100 Editorial score

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Why #8: A residential design-and-install firm that keeps work in-house ('no subcontractors') and speaks specifically to Florida's climate, soil, and irrigation efficiency, with broad three-county coverage.

Landscape Design & InstallLawn Care & MaintenanceIrrigation & SprinklersLandscape Lighting

Best fit: Homeowners planning a design/install project who want in-house crews Serves: South Tampa, Carrollwood, Westchase, Brandon

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Source: ziggislandscaping.com · reviewed 2026-06-08 · verify details directly

Crowder's Landscaping

Full-service landscaping & tree company

81/100 Editorial score

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Why #9: A 22-year family-owned full-service firm covering design, tree work, irrigation, lighting, and drainage, with water-efficient systems and hurricane-prep experience across the Tampa Bay area.

Landscape Design & InstallLawn Care & MaintenanceIrrigation & SprinklersLandscape LightingTree ServiceYard Drainage & Grading

Best fit: Homeowners wanting design, tree work, and water management from one firm Serves: Carrollwood, Westchase, Wesley Chapel, Lutz

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Source: crowderslandscaping.com · reviewed 2026-06-08 · verify details directly

Central Land Care

South Tampa landscaping & lawn company

80/100 Editorial score

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Why #10: A South Tampa specialist focused on coastal properties and Florida turf varieties — the strongest local-expertise signals in our set, though with a deliberately narrower service area.

Landscape Design & InstallLawn Care & MaintenanceIrrigation & SprinklersLandscape Lighting

Best fit: South Tampa and coastal-property homeowners wanting local specialists Serves: South Tampa, St. Petersburg

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Source: centrallandcare.com · reviewed 2026-06-08 · verify details directly

Insignia Landscape

Full-service landscaping & hardscape company

80/100 Editorial score

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Why #11: A broad full-service provider (design, hardscape, lighting, irrigation, tree, and lawn) with a wide service footprint across Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater.

Landscape Design & InstallLawn Care & MaintenanceIrrigation & SprinklersLandscape LightingTree ServiceYard Drainage & Grading

Best fit: Homeowners wanting design plus hardscape across the wider Tampa Bay area Serves: South Tampa, Carrollwood, Westchase, Brandon

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Source: insignia-landscape.com · reviewed 2026-06-08 · verify details directly

Powell Property Maintenance

Established Pinellas landscape & lawn company

78/100 Editorial score

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Why #12: A Pinellas landscaping contractor operating since 1984 (40+ years) and an FNGLA member, offering design, lawn maintenance, irrigation, and tree care across Clearwater and St. Petersburg.

Landscape Design & InstallLawn Care & MaintenanceIrrigation & SprinklersTree Service

Best fit: Clearwater and St. Petersburg homeowners wanting a long-established local firm Serves: St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo

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Source: landscapecontractorstpete.com · reviewed 2026-06-08 · verify details directly

K&M Lawn Services

Veteran-owned lawn care & maintenance company

70/100 Editorial score

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Why #13: A veteran-owned lawn-care and maintenance crew (since 2018) with direct owner communication and free estimates — a focused maintenance option rather than a full design-build firm.

Lawn Care & MaintenanceLandscape Design & InstallYard Drainage & GradingTree Service

Best fit: Homeowners wanting dependable recurring lawn care from a small local crew Serves: Carrollwood, Westchase, Wesley Chapel, St. Petersburg

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Source: kmlawnservices.com · reviewed 2026-06-08 · verify details directly

A-All Quality Lawn Care

East-Hillsborough lawn care company

64/100 Editorial score

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Why #14: A Riverview-based lawn-care company operating since 2002 (over two decades) across Brandon, Riverview, FishHawk, and Apollo Beach, with free estimates and a communication-first approach.

Lawn Care & MaintenanceTree Service

Best fit: Brandon/Riverview-area homeowners wanting dependable recurring lawn care Serves: Brandon, Riverview, Apollo Beach

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Source: a-allqualitylawncare.com · reviewed 2026-06-08 · verify details directly

Roush Quality Landscape

North-Pinellas landscape design & hardscape company

63/100 Editorial score

Editorial

Why #15: A north-Pinellas design and hardscape firm open since 1997 (owner with 20-plus years in the industry), focused on Palm Harbor, Dunedin, and Tarpon Springs, with landscape lighting, patios, and water features.

Landscape Design & InstallLandscape Lighting

Best fit: Palm Harbor, Dunedin, and Tarpon Springs homeowners wanting design-led work Serves: Palm Harbor, Dunedin

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Source: roushqualitylandscape.com · reviewed 2026-06-08 · verify details directly

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How we rank companies

Companies are ranked by an editorial score from a published, 5-criterion rubric.
The score weighs service substance — specialization, range, local expertise, coverage, transparency.
Sponsored and enhanced profiles are labeled; payment never changes a company's rank.
We don't publish ratings, review counts, prices, or credentials we haven't verified.

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Why trust this ranking

A published method, not a paid list

Every company is scored against the same five criteria, weighted and published on our methodology page. The score determines the rank — sponsorship only adds a label, never a position. That's what makes a ranking worth citing.

Advertising disclosure. Editorial profiles are free. Companies can pay for an enhanced profile or a labeled sponsored placement. Paying buys a label and visibility — never a higher rank. Rank is set by our editorial score alone.

Ranked by service

Best companies for each service

Lawn Care & Maintenance

Mowing, fertilization, weed and pest control for Florida turf.

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Landscape Design & Install

Full-yard plans, plantings, and Florida-friendly design.

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Irrigation & Sprinklers

Sprinkler install, repair, and water-smart controllers.

Best irrigation companies

Tree Service

Trimming, removals, palm pruning, and storm cleanup.

Best tree service companies

Landscape Lighting

Low-voltage path, accent, and security lighting design.

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Yard Drainage & Grading

French drains, regrading, and runoff solutions.

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Best Tampa landscapers: frequently asked questions

How does this Tampa landscaping ranking work?

We rank landscaping companies serving Tampa by an editorial score — 1–5 on five weighted criteria (specialization, service range, Florida expertise, coverage, and transparency), scaled to 0–100. The highest score ranks first. The full rubric is published on our methodology page, and we don't book jobs or take a cut — you contact companies directly.

Are the companies actually ranked, and how?

Yes. Companies are ranked by editorial score, best first, with ties broken alphabetically. The score is built from a published, repeatable rubric that measures service substance — not whether a company paid us. Current scores are drawn from each company's public website and are not independently verified, so confirm details directly.

Do companies pay to rank higher?

No. Editorial profiles are free; companies can pay for an enhanced or clearly labeled sponsored placement, but payment buys a label and visibility — never a higher rank. Rank is set by the editorial score alone, and free editorial profiles outrank paid ones whenever they score higher.

What should I check before hiring a landscaping company in Tampa?

Verify the company's license and insurance directly, ask for recent local references, and get a written, itemized estimate. For tree work confirm insurance and any permits; for irrigation confirm licensing and watering-rule setup; for design ask for a written plan you keep.

Is the information on this site verified?

Profiles are compiled from each company's public website and reviewed periodically, but they are not independently verified. Before relying on any detail — services, areas, pricing, or credentials — confirm it directly with the company. This guide is informational and is not professional advice.

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