How much does landscaping cost in Miami?

Most Miami projects land between $3,500 – $17,400, with an average near $8,700. Local crews quote roughly $5 – $46 per square foot.

What is included in the Miami price per square foot?

Typically materials, labor and cleanup. Permits, disposal and access challenges are usually quoted separately.

Unit pricing

Landscaping cost per square foot in Miami, Florida in 2026.

Low

$3,500

Average

$8,700

High

$17,400

Miami crews quote about $5 – $46 per square foot.

Multiply local unit rates by your real measurements.

Local labor, permitting and climate move Miami prices away from the national average.

Labor market

Miami trade labor prices above the national average and spikes after storm seasons.

Permits

Miami-Dade permits and product approval for wind-borne debris zones are mandatory.

Climate

Hurricane codes require impact glass, rated roofing and heavy fastening schedules.

Sod$1 – $3

Hydroseed / seed$0 – $1

Mulch beds$2 – $7

Gravel / xeriscape$3 – $12

Paver patio$17 – $35

Retaining wall$29 – $70

Phase the project: hardscape and grading first, plantings the following season.
Use smaller plants — a 1-gallon shrub becomes a 5-gallon shrub in two years at a quarter of the price.
Seed instead of sod where you can wait; the savings are dramatic.
Do your own demo, mulching and cleanup and pay for skilled work only.
Choose native plants to cut irrigation and replacement costs long term.

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