Landscape Design & Install · Tampa, FL

Best landscape design & install companies in Tampa

The top landscape design companies in Tampa, ranked by editorial score: 1. By Design Landscape Tampa (96/100), 2. Local Roots Landscaping (92/100), 3. Medscapes LLC (89/100), 4. CDS Landscaping (88/100), 5. Southern Brothers Landscape Design & Lawn Maintenance (84/100), 6. B & F Lawn & Landscaping (83/100), 7. Ziggi's Landscaping (83/100), 8. Crowder's Landscaping (81/100), 9. Central Land Care (80/100), 10. Insignia Landscape (80/100), 11. Powell Property Maintenance (78/100), 12. K&M Lawn Services (70/100), 13. Roush Quality Landscape (63/100). Full-yard plans, plantings, and Florida-friendly design.

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.

What we weigh for landscape design in Tampa

Subtropical sun, sandy soil, and a rainy season that swings from drought to downpour make plant selection the difference between a yard that thrives and one you constantly replace. Companies that design around Florida-friendly, right-plant-right-place principles score higher on local expertise.

Questions to ask before you hire

Do you design with Florida-friendly, right-plant-right-place choices?
Will I get a written plan before any installation?
Can the project be phased to spread cost over time?
Do you install what you design, or subcontract it out?

Landscape Design & Install companies in Tampa, ranked

Ranked by editorial score. Sourced from public info — verify details before hiring.

1

By Design Landscape Tampa

Landscape design & lawn care company

Editorial
96/100

A north/west Tampa company offering landscape design and installation, pavers, sod and artificial turf, irrigation, outdoor lighting, water features, mulching, and lawn care. Locally owned since 2003.

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Best fit: Homeowners wanting design plus ongoing lawn care from one established local firm

Serves: Carrollwood, Westchase, Wesley Chapel, Lutz

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

2

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.

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Best fit: Pinellas and Tampa homeowners wanting low-maintenance, Florida-friendly design

Serves: South Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo

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3

Medscapes LLC

Full-service landscaping company

Editorial
89/100

A full-service Tampa landscaper offering design and construction, hardscaping, lighting, lawn care and fertilization, irrigation, retaining walls, xeriscaping, and artificial grass across Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas.

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Best fit: Homeowners wanting one company for design, hardscape, and ongoing care

Serves: Carrollwood, Westchase, Brandon, Riverview, Wesley Chapel, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Lutz

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4

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.

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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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5

Southern Brothers Landscape Design & Lawn Maintenance

Full-service Pinellas landscape & maintenance company

Editorial
84/100

A family-owned company serving all of Pinellas County with landscape design and installation, lawn maintenance, hardscape, drainage systems, artificial turf, paver installation, tree and bush trimming, mulching, and weed control.

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Best fit: Pinellas homeowners wanting design through ongoing maintenance from one family-owned firm

Serves: St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Palm Harbor, Dunedin

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6

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.

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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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7

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.

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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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8

Crowder's Landscaping

Full-service landscaping & tree company

Editorial
81/100

A Lutz-based, family-owned full-service company offering landscape design and installation, maintenance, irrigation, outdoor lighting, forestry mulching, tree services, and drainage within about a 20-mile radius of the Tampa Bay area.

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Best fit: Homeowners wanting design, tree work, and water management from one firm

Serves: Carrollwood, Westchase, Wesley Chapel, Lutz

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9

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.

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Best fit: South Tampa and coastal-property homeowners wanting local specialists

Serves: South Tampa, St. Petersburg

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10

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.

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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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11

Powell Property Maintenance

Established Pinellas landscape & lawn company

Editorial
78/100

A long-established Pinellas County company offering landscape design, residential and commercial landscaping, lawn maintenance and installation, irrigation, and tree service in the Clearwater and St. Petersburg area.

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

Serves: St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo

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12

K&M Lawn Services

Veteran-owned lawn care & maintenance company

Editorial
70/100

A small, veteran-owned company focused on lawn maintenance (mowing, edging, trimming), light landscaping, mulch and rock, shrub and flower-bed care, palm-tree maintenance, and French drains across Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco.

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Best fit: Homeowners wanting dependable recurring lawn care from a small local crew

Serves: Carrollwood, Westchase, Wesley Chapel, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo

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13

Roush Quality Landscape

North-Pinellas landscape design & hardscape company

Editorial
63/100

A design-focused company serving Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, and Dunedin with landscape design and installation, hardscaping, mulch, landscape lighting, patios, garden installation, and water features.

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

Serves: Palm Harbor, Dunedin

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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 landscape design & install in Tampa: FAQ

Who are the best landscape design companies in Tampa?
Based on our editorial score, the top landscape design companies in this guide are 1. By Design Landscape Tampa (96/100), 2. Local Roots Landscaping (92/100), 3. Medscapes LLC (89/100). Scores weigh specialization, service range, Florida expertise, coverage, and transparency against a published rubric using each company's public information, which isn't independently verified — so verify details before hiring.
How are landscape design companies ranked here?
By editorial score only — the same five-criterion rubric used across the guide, applied to the companies offering landscape design. Sponsored placements are labeled but never gain rank from payment. The order you see matches the score order.

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