Green Yard

Green Yard operates in Fort Myers with a 4.7-star rating from 19 reviews. The company offers lawn care plans at three tiers, along with individual lawn services including fertilization, weed control, aeration and overseeding, insect and disease treatment, and soil amendment. Tree and shrub work, landscape design, hardscape installation, and irrigation services are also available. The site indicates specialization in annual landscape management plans ranging from $500,000 to $5,000,000.

Landscapers in Florida may need to hold a license if they perform work that qualifies as contracting under state law. The Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board regulates contractors. Contractors are classified as either certified (able to work anywhere in the state) or registered (limited to the jurisdiction where they registered). You can verify a landscaper's license status and regulatory history through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Before hiring, search for the company's license on the DBPR online portal at myfloridalicense.com. You can search by business name, license number, or city. This step helps confirm the business is in good standing and operating legally in your area. Ask the landscaper which type of license they hold and in which county or jurisdiction.

Hardscape work and irrigation installation may trigger local permitting requirements, depending on your municipality and the scope of the project. Check with the City of Fort Myers or Lee County to determine whether your planned work needs a permit. The Florida Building Code applies to landscape-related structures and improvements, so ask your landscaper whether permits apply to your specific project.