Inch by Yard

Inch by Yard operates as an online nursery serving South Florida and shipping nationwide. The business offers plant delivery and installation services, allowing customers to shop by plant type, interest, or growing conditions.

The company focuses on Florida natives as part of a mission to install one million Florida natives by 2027. The website features categories including annual color, groundcovers, grasses and sedges, herbs and edibles, houseplants, shrubs and hedges, vines and climbers, and tropical flowers. Customers can also browse by interest—showstoppers, easy care, iguana-resistant plants, and indoor favorites—or by conditions like sun exposure.

In Florida, landscapers who undertake construction, repair, alteration, or improvement work as contractors must be licensed by the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB). The CILB issues two main license types: certified contractors, who can work in any jurisdiction in the state, and registered contractors, who may contract only in the jurisdictions where they are registered. Understanding which type of license applies helps you verify that a contractor is qualified for your project.

Before hiring, search for the contractor's license on the DBPR website using the licensee search tool. You can search by contractor name, license number, city, or county. This allows you to confirm the license is current and check for any disciplinary history.

Florida's Building Code governs landscaping projects involving structures or site improvements. Ask your contractor whether your project requires a permit and whether they will handle permit applications. A licensed contractor can explain which code standards apply to your work.