Hillsborough County
Landscaping in Hillsborough County
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Landscape design and installation for homes in Tampa and across Hillsborough County.
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Medscapes is a landscaping company working across Hillsborough County, Florida, a short drive south from our base in Wesley Chapel. In Tampa, New Tampa, South Tampa, Lutz, Westchase and Carrollwood we design and install planting beds, new sod, paver patios and walkways, landscape lighting and drainage, and offer full-service maintenance on 40-week and 50-week plans. Doug Wilson, our Director of Operations, walks every yard and writes every quote himself.
- County
- Hillsborough
- Areas
- Tampa, New Tampa, South Tampa, Lutz, Westchase, Carrollwood
- Lawn watering
- One day a week, as of October 2026
- Estimate
- Free and on site, written by Doug
Hillsborough County
Where we work in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough runs from the Pasco line down to Tampa Bay, and the climate changes along the way. Inland areas sit in USDA hardiness zone 9b; South Tampa, closer to the bay, is 10a, so a planting plan that suits Lutz can look different near Bayshore.
- Tampa
- Inside city limits, the City of Tampa's own watering rules sit on top of the District order.
- New Tampa
- Zone 9b, up near the Pasco line and close to our Wesley Chapel base.
- South Tampa
- Zone 10a near the bay, where more cold-tender tropical plants can work.
- Lutz
- Zone 9b, with lakes and larger lots in parts of the area.
- Westchase
- Northwest Hillsborough, where HOA design review often comes before any planting.
- Carrollwood
- Established yards where a renovation often means clearing old shrubs before replanting.
Sources: USDA plant hardiness zone map.
Hillsborough County watering schedule: city and county rules
As of October 2026, all of Hillsborough is under the Southwest Florida Water Management District's water shortage order, which runs through March 31, 2027. Lawns may be watered one day a week, set by the last digit of the address, and sprinklers may run only overnight on that day.
| Address ends in | Watering day |
|---|---|
| 0 or 1 | Monday |
| 2 or 3 | Tuesday |
| 4 or 5 | Wednesday |
| 6 or 7 | Thursday |
| 8 or 9 | Friday |
The City of Tampa and unincorporated Hillsborough County each enforce their own version of the rules. The differences that matter for a new yard:
| Rule | City of Tampa | Unincorporated Hillsborough |
|---|---|---|
| Sprinkler hours | Your day, overnight hours set by the District order | Midnight to 4 a.m. or 8 p.m. to midnight, once |
| Hand watering of plants | Midnight to 8 a.m. or 6 p.m. to 11:59 p.m., once a day | Any day, before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m. |
| New sod and plants | A 30-day establishment schedule | Any day for 30 days; days 31 to 60, even addresses Tue, Thu, Sun and odd addresses Mon, Wed, Sat |
| Reclaimed water | Follows the city's rules | Any day, but not 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Penalties | Fines and a mandatory court appearance | Citations, issued without a warning first |
Tampa has kept watering limits in place year-round for decades, so city rules stay even when the District order ends.
Sources: SWFWMD water restrictions (checked October 6, 2026); City of Tampa watering days and hours; Hillsborough County watering days and times.
What we design and install in Hillsborough County
The team that draws the plan builds it, from the first bed to the last light. Half the design fee goes toward the installation.
Landscape design
Hand sketches free on approved projects; 2D and 3D designs priced per project.
See the serviceBeds and renovation
Tired shrubs out, new planting, mulch and rock in.
See the serviceFlorida-friendly yards
Lower-water planting built for the dry months.
See the serviceNew sod
St. Augustine, zoysia or Bermuda, matched to sun and use.
Pavers
Patios, walkways, driveways, travertine, seat walls and fire pits.
Landscape lighting
Garden Light and VOLT fixtures, with night demos on request.
Drainage
Fixes for low spots where storm water sits.
Full-service upkeep
Maintenance on 40-week and 50-week plans.
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Lawn and tree rules in Hillsborough County
Both the City of Tampa and unincorporated Hillsborough ban nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer on lawns and landscapes from June 1 through September 30. In the unincorporated county, no nitrogen goes on new sod for 30 days, and a 10-foot fertilizer-free zone runs along any water. Medscapes does not apply fertilizer or pesticides; for those, use an FDACS-licensed provider.
In unincorporated Hillsborough, yard trees 12 inches in diameter and larger in a subdivision need a county permit before removal, and Grand Oaks must be preserved unless the county authorizes otherwise. Medscapes does not remove trees; we offer tree consultations, and tree work goes to a subcontractor.
We pull the permits your job needs and call Sunshine 811 before digging on every job that needs it.
Sources: Hillsborough County Ordinance 21-42; City of Tampa stormwater and water quality.
From first call to finished yard
Tell us about the yard
Send the form at the top of the page or call (813) 382-5801 with your Hillsborough address.
Walk-through with Doug
Doug looks at sun, drainage, HOA rules and what you want, then writes the quote himself.
Plan
A free hand sketch on approved projects, or a 2D or 3D design priced per project.
Build
We pull the permits the job needs, call Sunshine 811, then install to the plan.
Keep it up
A written watering schedule for new plants, and a 40-week or 50-week maintenance plan if you want one.
Hillsborough County on the map
From our base in Wesley Chapel, we work across Hillsborough County in Tampa, New Tampa, South Tampa, Lutz, Westchase and Carrollwood.
- Tampa
- New Tampa
- South Tampa
- Lutz
- Westchase
- Carrollwood
Recent work
Real Medscapes jobs. Swipe or drag through them, and select one to see it larger.
What customers say
4.7170+ reviews on GoogleWe had a Great Experience with Medscapes. Doug was amazing! He worked with us on a Landscaping design of our entire front and side yards. He made lots of suggestions on plants he would recommend. He and his team selected the plants, and installed them. They worked with us on any tweaks we wanted to make after the install. …
Phyllis Sacone Google review, 2023
Greg and Doug and the their crew have done a wonderful job with our lawn and landscaping. Having just moved here from out of state, I had called around to a few different companies and really didn’t feel like anyone was that interested in working with me to make my yard both look good and be easy to maintain. …
Vanessa Mintz Google review, 2023
Top notch company for landscaping and lawn maintenance. Very professional, prompt, and provides timely communication. It feels very reassuring to have a company that cares for your lawn like it’s their own. We have found a gem in Medscapes.
V. O. Williams Google review, 2023
Couldn’t recommend these guys more highly!! Doug and the team did an amazing job with the privacy palms they put in my backyard and also the gorgeous Sylvester palm tree out front. They came over to quote me right away after I contacted them and the landscaping work was started shortly after. Very professional, knowledgeable and timely!! …
Case Google review, 2022
Austin at Medscapes has been fantastic, as have all the staff for that matter. I have been impressed with the prompt and professional services I have received. Austin minimized the cost of the project while at the same time providing high value that resulted in a beautiful front yard landscape. …
Chris Soskin Google review, 2019
Medscapes consistently delivers prompt and professional service! Austin has always been a pleasure to work with! Whenever I have a question or a concern, his responsive follow through and attention to detail are truly refreshing! The Yard crew always leaves my lawn and hedges neatly landscaped. …
Terri Welniak Google review, 2018
Questions about landscaping in Hillsborough County
Not answered here? Call (813) 382-5801 or book a free on-site estimate.
Which parts of Hillsborough County does Medscapes work in?
Tampa, including New Tampa and South Tampa, plus Lutz, Westchase and Carrollwood. For another Hillsborough address, call (813) 382-5801 or send the form and we will tell you whether we can take the job.
Are Tampa's watering rules different from Hillsborough County's?
The watering day is the same, set by the last digit of your address under the District order. The city and the county differ on hand-watering hours, new-lawn schedules, reclaimed water and penalties; the table on this page sets them side by side, as of October 2026.
Can my HOA make me replace plants during the water shortage?
Not while the order lasts. The District order says no HOA or other entity shall enforce community standards that would increase water use, including replacing plant material to meet a look. Florida law also bars an HOA from prohibiting Florida-friendly landscaping.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Hillsborough County?
In unincorporated Hillsborough, a subdivision yard tree 12 inches in diameter or larger needs a county permit, and Grand Oaks are protected. Medscapes offers tree consultations; tree work goes to a subcontractor.
Which grass works in a shady Tampa yard?
UF/IFAS rates St. Augustine and zoysia good to excellent in shade, depending on the cultivar, and Bermuda poor. We install all three, and Doug matches the grass to your sun and use on the walk-through.
What happens at a free estimate?
Doug Wilson, our Director of Operations, walks the property with you, hears what you want from it and writes the quote himself. The visit and the quote are free.
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Planning a project in Hillsborough County?
Send the form at the top of this page with your address, or call (813) 382-5801. Doug will walk the yard and write the quote.
- 1Call or book online
- 2Doug walks the yard with you
- 3You get a written quote
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