Lawn & Garden Care in Orlando, FL
Mowing on a real schedule, edging that holds a line, and a fertilization program matched to your grass — not a generic bag from the hardware store.

- Cut to your grass typeSt. Augustine, Bahia, Zoysia and Bermuda each want a different height.
- Same crew, same dayA set weekly or biweekly slot you can actually plan around.
- Whole propertyEdging, beds, shrubs, palms and seasonal cleanup — not just the turf.
- Ordinance-aware feedingNitrogen timed around local rainy-season restrictions.
What you're dealing with in Orlando
Orlando is inland, so lawns take hotter, drier summer afternoons without coastal moderation, and irrigation matters more here than on the coasts. Sandy soil across Hunter's Creek and Lake Nona drains fast and holds nutrients poorly, and it suits fire ants, which colonise lawns rapidly and make a garden genuinely unusable for children and pets.
When it happens, and why
Zone 9b inland means growth slows in winter without stopping. Orange County restricts fertilizer during the summer rainy season. Fire ant mounds become most visible after heavy rain pushes colonies upward, and the sandy soil means colonies relocate readily, so mound-by-mound treatment rarely holds.
About Orlando
Orlando is one of the few major Florida cities that is genuinely inland, built around dozens of small lakes. The historic districts near Lake Eola and Winter Park are early twentieth century; everything from Hunter's Creek outward is modern subdivision, plus a very large short-term rental market.
Zone 9b without the coastal moderation, so Orlando gets hotter summer highs and slightly colder winter nights than the coasts. The lakes keep local humidity up and give mosquitoes and wildlife permanent habitat inside the city.
What lawn & garden care costs in Orlando
$30–$85 per visit
Estimated ranges based on published 2026 Florida cost data, not quotes. What you pay depends on the job, your property and the contractor. Always confirm the price before work begins.
Licensing in Orange County
Mowing requires a business licence and insurance only. Fertilizer and pesticide work need state certification, and Orange County's fertilizer ordinance restricts rainy-season nitrogen. Watering days are set by the water management district.
Lawn & Garden Care in Orlando — common questions
- How do I get rid of fire ants for good?
- Broadcast bait across the lawn rather than treating mounds individually. Orlando's sandy soil lets colonies relocate easily, so killing one mound just moves the problem.
- Why does my lawn dry out so fast?
- Sandy soil drains quickly and holds little. Deeper, less frequent watering builds better root depth than daily light watering, which trains roots to stay shallow.
- Can I water whenever I like?
- No. Watering days are restricted by the water management district and enforced. Your crew should know the current schedule for your address.
Areas we cover in Orlando
- Winter Park
- College Park
- Thornton Park
- Baldwin Park
- Lake Nona
- Hunter's Creek
- Dr. Phillips
- Audubon Park
ZIP codes served: 32801, 32803, 32804, 32806, 32807, 32819, 32827, 32837
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