Brown lawn, soggy swale or a paver plan?Get matched with a local pro.
Tell us what your yard needs and we'll pass it to an independent, insured Tampa Bay landscaping company that does that kind of work. It's free, and you're never obligated to hire anyone.
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Landscaping, lawn and hardscape services
From a St. Augustine lawn that keeps browning out to a paver patio or a Florida-friendly bed, choose the kind of help you need. We'll route your request to an independent company that handles that work in your part of Tampa Bay.
Landscape Design & Installation
Planting plans, beds, and full front- or backyard makeovers.
02Lawn Care & Maintenance
Mowing, fertilization, weed control, and seasonal lawn programs.
03Sod Installation
New lawns, bare-spot repair, and grass-type conversions with sod.
04Hardscaping: Patios, Walls & Walkways
Patios, retaining walls, walkways, steps, and fire features.
05Yard Drainage & Erosion Control
Standing water, soggy lawns, washouts, and eroding slopes.
06Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems
Sprinkler and drip installation, repair, and smart controllers.
07Tree & Shrub Planting and Care
Planting, pruning, mulching, and shrub replacement.
Why Tampa Bay yards behave the way they do
Most landscaping problems around Tampa Bay come back to three things: sandy soil that holds little water or nutrient, a climate that swings between a dry spring and a soaking summer, and local rules on watering and fertilizer that are stricter than in most of the country. Understanding them helps you ask better questions and compare quotes.
Fast-draining Florida sand
Most Tampa Bay yards sit on sandy soil that drains quickly and holds little organic matter, often with fill, shell or construction debris near the house. In low areas a high water table keeps the same sand soggy. A UF/IFAS Extension soil test tells you pH and what your lawn actually needs.
A warm-season lawn, year-round
Lawns here are warm-season grasses: St. Augustine, bahia and zoysia are the usual choices, with Bermuda for sunny, high-traffic spots. Northern grasses like fescue don't survive a Tampa summer. Sun, shade, salt exposure and how much you can water decide which fits.
Wet summers, dry springs, firm rules
Most rain falls in summer thunderstorms, while spring is often dry. The Southwest Florida Water Management District sets regional watering limits, and in 2026 an emergency shortage order cut most of the region to one day a week at night. Cities and counties also ban nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer from June through September.
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Widespread Landscaping is a referral service, not a contractor. Partner companies pay for referrals, so the request is free for you.
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Schedule an inspection and get a quote. You decide whether to hire them.
Across Metro Tampa.
We take requests from homeowners across Tampa Bay. These are some of the communities we hear from most often, each with its own soil, water utility, fertilizer rules and permit office.
How a sprinkler zone waters a lawn
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Know before you call.
Plain-English answers to the questions homeowners ask most.
Questions, answered
Is this service free?
Yes. There's no cost to you to request help. Landscaping companies in our network pay for referrals. You only pay the company you hire, and you're never obligated to hire anyone.
Are you a landscaping company?
No. We're an independent referral service. We pass your request to an independent, insured landscaping, lawn or hardscape company serving your area, and they contact you directly.
Do landscapers need a license in Florida?
Florida has no general state license for landscaping or mowing. Anyone applying fertilizer for hire needs a Limited Commercial Fertilizer Applicator certificate from FDACS, pesticide work needs FDACS licensing, and irrigation contractors can hold a state irrigation specialty license. Counties may require local licenses or permits for some work. Ask for proof of insurance.
What are the watering rules in Tampa Bay right now?
In 2026 the Southwest Florida Water Management District's emergency shortage order limited lawn watering in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and nearby counties to one day a week at night, and local news reported it was extended through March 31, 2027. Your utility sets your exact day and hours, so check its website.
When can I fertilize my lawn in Tampa Bay?
The City of Tampa, Pinellas County and unincorporated Hillsborough County ban fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus from June 1 through September 30. Outside that window, follow label rates and any local limits. Pasco County and some cities may have different rules.