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Best landscaping companies in South Tampa

Top-ranked companies serving South Tampa: 1. Local Roots Landscaping (92/100), 2. CDS Landscaping (88/100), 3. B & F Lawn & Landscaping (83/100), 4. Ziggi's Landscaping (83/100), 5. Central Land Care (80/100), 6. Insignia Landscape (80/100). Established neighborhoods from Hyde Park to Bayshore, with mature live oaks, older irrigation, and lots near the water. Confirm coverage and details before hiring.

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.

Local factors in South Tampa

  • Mature oak canopies mean shade-tolerant planting and regular tree care.
  • Older homes often have aging sprinkler systems due for repair or upgrade.
  • Waterfront and low-lying lots make drainage and salt-tolerant plants relevant.

Companies serving South Tampa, ranked

Ranked by editorial score. Sourced from public info — verify coverage and details directly.

1

Local Roots Landscaping

Florida-friendly landscape design & maintenance company

Editorial
92/100

A Pinellas- and Tampa-serving company offering custom Florida-friendly landscape design, plant and sod installation, tree work, irrigation repair, mulching, French drains, ponds, and yard maintenance.

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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Reviewed 2026-06-08 · from public info · verify directly

2

CDS Landscaping

Landscape design, hardscape & drainage company

Editorial
88/100

A company focused on landscape design and installation, sod, landscape lighting, irrigation, drainage solutions, and hardscape (pavers, retaining walls, patios) across Pinellas and southern Hillsborough.

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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Reviewed 2026-06-08 · from public info · verify directly

3

B & F Lawn & Landscaping

Full-service lawn, landscape & hardscape company

Editorial
83/100

A full-service company offering lawn care and maintenance, landscape design, irrigation, outdoor lighting, fertilization, mulch, pest control, and hardscape (pavers, retaining walls, patios, outdoor kitchens) across east and central Hillsborough.

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, Wesley Chapel, Lutz, Apollo Beach

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Reviewed 2026-06-08 · from public info · verify directly

4

Ziggi's Landscaping

Landscape design & installation company

Editorial
83/100

A full-service landscape design and installation company handling design, irrigation, outdoor lighting, lawn and landscape maintenance, sod and artificial turf, and planting across Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas.

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, Riverview, Wesley Chapel, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Lutz

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Reviewed 2026-06-08 · from public info · verify directly

5

Central Land Care

South Tampa landscaping & lawn company

Editorial
80/100

A locally focused company serving South Tampa and coastal neighborhoods with custom landscape design and installation, lawn maintenance, irrigation install and repair, outdoor lighting, and property enhancements built for Florida's climate.

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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Reviewed 2026-06-08 · from public info · verify directly

6

Insignia Landscape

Full-service landscaping & hardscape company

Editorial
80/100

A full-service company offering landscaping, sod, landscape lighting, mulch, artificial grass, French drains, irrigation and sprinkler repair, fire pits, pavers, retaining walls, tree services, and lawn maintenance across Tampa, St. Pete, 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, Riverview, Wesley Chapel, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Lutz

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Reviewed 2026-06-08 · from public info · verify 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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Best landscaping in South Tampa: FAQ

Who are the best landscaping companies in South Tampa?
By editorial score, the top-ranked companies serving South Tampa in this guide are 1. Local Roots Landscaping (92/100), 2. CDS Landscaping (88/100), 3. B & F Lawn & Landscaping (83/100). Confirm each company covers South Tampa and verify details directly — scores are from each company's public information and not independently verified.
What's different about landscaping in South Tampa?
Mature oak canopies mean shade-tolerant planting and regular tree care. Older homes often have aging sprinkler systems due for repair or upgrade. Local conditions like these shape what your yard needs, so local expertise is one of the criteria in our ranking.

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