What services do you offer?

We design and build landscapes, hardscapes, luxury pools, outdoor living spaces, lighting, and fencing for homes and businesses.

Do you work with both residential and commercial properties?

Yes—we handle custom projects for residential homes and commercial properties throughout South Florida.

Can I see a design before the project starts?

Absolutely. We create detailed 3D renderings so you can visualize your space before we begin building.

How long does a typical project take?

Timelines vary by scope, but we'll give you a clear schedule during the design phase and stick to it.

Do you handle everything from start to finish?

Yes—our team manages every step, from initial design through final installation, so you don't have to coordinate with multiple contractors.

Landscape Installation Services in Fort Lauderdale, FL

From approved design to finished landscape — installed by our own crews, built for South Florida's climate.

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Where Your Design Becomes Reality

A beautiful landscape plan is only as good as its installation. At TotalScape Design, the same team that designs your outdoor space manages every step of building it. Our professional landscape installation services in Fort Lauderdale, FL cover everything from site preparation and soil conditioning to planting, irrigation, and finishing details — all executed to match the 3D design you approved, down to the placement of every plant and stone.

With over 40 years of hands-on experience across Broward County, we know what thrives here, what fails here, and how to build landscapes that still look exceptional five years after installation day.

What Our Landscape Installation Includes

Site Preparation & Grading

Every successful installation starts below the surface. We evaluate drainage patterns, correct grading issues, and prepare South Florida’s sandy soils with the amendments your new plants need. Proper preparation prevents the two most common landscape failures in Fort Lauderdale: standing water after summer storms and plants starving in nutrient-poor soil.

Plant Selection & Installation

We source healthy, Florida-grown trees, palms, shrubs, and groundcovers suited to your property’s sun exposure and salt tolerance requirements. Coastal properties need different plants than inland lots — and we install accordingly, with correct spacing for mature growth, proper root ball depth, and staking where wind exposure demands it.

Irrigation Systems

New plantings fail without correct watering. We install smart irrigation systems zoned by plant type and sun exposure, so your turf, beds, and trees each get what they need — without wasting water during Florida’s wet season or under-watering during the dry months.

Sod & Turf Installation

Whether you choose natural St. Augustine or Zoysia sod, or prefer the zero-maintenance route with artificial turf, we handle ground preparation, installation, and establishment care instructions.

Landscape Lighting

Installation is the ideal time to run low-voltage wiring — before beds are planted, not after. Ask about integrating landscape lighting into your installation so pathways, trees, and architectural features shine from day one.

Hardscape Integration

Many installations include structural elements built by our hardscaping team — paver walkways, borders, retaining walls, and water features — installed in the correct sequence so heavy equipment never damages finished plantings.

Built for South Florida Conditions

Landscape installation in Fort Lauderdale is not like installation anywhere else. Every project we build accounts for:

Hurricane season: wind-resistant species selection, proper tree staking, and root establishment timelines planned around storm season
Salt exposure: salt-tolerant plants for coastal and Intracoastal properties
Sandy soils: soil amendment and fertilization programs that give plants a real foundation
Summer downpours: drainage solutions integrated into every bed and lawn area
Year-round heat: irrigation zoning and mulching strategies that protect roots through the dry season

Our Installation Process

Design approval. Your project starts with an approved plan — most clients begin with our 3D landscape design service, so you’ve already seen exactly what we’re about to build.
Scheduling & sourcing. We order plants and materials, coordinate any permits, and give you a clear installation timeline.
Site work. Demolition of old landscaping if needed, grading, drainage, and irrigation rough-in.
Hardscape first. Any patios, walls, or structural work is completed before planting begins.
Planting. Trees and palms first, then shrubs, then groundcovers and sod — each placed per the approved design.
Finishing. Mulch, lighting connections, irrigation calibration, and cleanup.
Final walkthrough. We walk the property with you, explain establishment care, and make sure every detail matches the plan.

Why Homeowners Choose TotalScape for Installation

One team, start to finish. The designers who planned your space supervise its construction — nothing gets lost between design and build.
Our own crews. We don’t hand your project to the lowest-bid subcontractor. Our installers are trained on our standards.
40+ years in South Florida. We’ve installed landscapes through every soil type, storm season, and neighborhood in Broward County.
Accountability. Clear timelines, constant communication, and a final result that matches the design you approved.

Serving Fort Lauderdale and All of Broward County

We install landscapes throughout Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Weston, Dania Beach, Deerfield Beach, and surrounding communities. See all service areas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does landscape installation take in Fort Lauderdale?

Most residential installations take between one and three weeks depending on scope. Projects that include hardscaping or pool integration run longer. You’ll receive a clear timeline before work begins.

What is the best time of year to install a landscape in South Florida?

Landscapes can be installed year-round in South Florida. Fall through spring offers ideal establishment conditions; summer installations simply require closer irrigation management, which our smart systems handle automatically.

Do you handle permits for landscape installation?

Yes. Where tree removal, irrigation connections, or structural elements require permits in Broward County, we manage the process as part of your project.

Will heavy equipment damage my existing yard?

We sequence every installation so equipment work happens before finished surfaces go in, and we protect existing hardscape and structures throughout the build.

What care does a new landscape need after installation?

New plantings need consistent watering during their establishment period — typically 60 to 90 days. We calibrate your irrigation for this phase and provide a simple care guide at the final walkthrough.

Start Your Project

It all begins with an idea—something you’ve been imagining for your outdoor space. We’ll help you dream it, design it, and live it with a custom-built landscape that fits your lifestyle. From the first sketch to the final detail, we’re with you every step of the way.

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