When should a GC bring a commercial landscape contractor into the project?
At bid phase — before the landscape plans go out for pricing. Early engagement lets the contractor flag constructability issues, reserve long-lead trees at the nursery, and coordinate irrigation sleeving before pavement is placed. Waiting until the building nears completion turns landscaping into a Certificate of Occupancy bottleneck. Earthscapes reviews plans, prices the scope, and locks in material availability from the first bid conversation.
Why It Matters
Problems We Solve
Landscape scope starts too late
We engage at bid phase, review plans before mobilization, and flag conflicts before they become costly RFIs in the field.
Unavailable or off-spec plant material
We source from Florida-licensed nurseries and proactively submit substitution requests when supply issues arise — keeping the project on schedule.
No coordination between landscape and irrigation
We align directly with the irrigation designer during pre-construction so head placement, zone boundaries, and tree root zones don't conflict.
Missing CO because of punch-list landscape items
We conduct a structured punch-list walkthrough with the GC and landscape architect and resolve every item before certificate of occupancy.
What We Do
Capabilities
Landscape Plan Review
Review civil and landscape drawings for constructability, code compliance, and site conditions before breaking ground.
Specification Compliance
Confirming plant material meets Florida DEP, county codes, and project spec standards including Florida Grades & Standards.
GC Coordination
Embedded coordination with your General Contractor — RFIs, submittals, substitution requests, and pre-construction meetings.
Plant Palette Selection
Florida-native and climate-adapted selections for Central FL's hot humid climate: Live Oak, Bald Cypress, Winged Elm, Simpson's Stopper, Saw Palmetto.
Irrigation Designer Coordination
Aligning landscape layout with irrigation zone design to ensure full coverage without conflicts in head placement or zone boundaries.
Construction Phasing
Scheduling landscape scope around civil, building, and MEP work sequences to avoid damage and minimize re-work.
Phased Planting Plans
Staging large planting scopes across multiple construction phases for multi-building or multi-pad commercial developments.
Punch-List Walkthrough
Detailed CO-ready punch-list review with owner, GC, and landscape architect to resolve deficiencies before close-out.
Process
How It Works
Plan & Scope Review
We receive the landscape drawings, review the planting legend, and identify any conflicts, value-engineering opportunities, or substitution candidates before bid submission.
Bid & Submittal Package
Certified bid package with material sources, plant substitution list if needed, phasing schedule, and warranty terms for owner and GC review.
Pre-Construction Coordination
Joint meeting with GC, civil contractor, and irrigation designer to align on access windows, underground utility clearances, and material staging areas.
Phased Installation
Work begins according to the construction schedule — trees first, then shrubs and groundcover, then sod — coordinated around paving, curbing, and utility completion.
Punch-List & CO Support
We walk the site with the landscape architect and GC, document any items requiring attention, and resolve them to achieve CO and final acceptance.
Who We Serve
Industries
Where We Work
Service Area
We serve commercial landscape projects throughout Central Florida, primarily in Lake, Sumter, Marion, Citrus, Hernando, Orange, Osceola, Polk, and Volusia counties. Our crews and operations are based in Lady Lake, FL.
Projects outside this footprint are considered on a case-by-case basis. View full service area →
Questions
Frequently Asked
Do you work directly with property owners or only through GCs?+
Can you source plant material that meets Florida Grades & Standards?+
What if the specified plant is unavailable due to supply issues?+
How early in the project should we engage you?+
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