Considered landscape design for South Miami's residential streets and historic neighborhoods.

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South Miami has a character that comes from its older housing stock, its tree-lined streets off Sunset Drive, and the small-city density that sets it apart from Coral Gables to the north and Pinecrest to the south. Landscape design in South Miami has to respect that character. A modern landscape design that fits a new build on Red Road would feel imported on a 1940s bungalow off SW 64th Court. Firefly Landscape Contractors LLC has been doing landscape design in South Miami and across South Florida for 23 years, and matching the work to the property is what we do.


The right landscape design in South Miami is one that reads like it has always been there.

Single-Source Landscape Design and Build

The advantage of working with one company across the whole project becomes obvious the moment something needs to change mid-build. A drainage issue surfaces during excavation. A plant order comes in undersized. The lighting plan needs to shift because the irrigation lines run differently than the original drawing showed.


When the landscape designer, the installation crew, and the water feature team all work for the same company, those adjustments happen in a single conversation. When they work for different companies, they happen upon multiple invoices and a week of delays.


Firefly Landscape Contractors LLC keeps every piece in-house: landscape design services, landscape planning, plant procurement, hardscape, water features, lighting, and maintenance. Pablo Sardinas runs the company and is personally involved in the design phase for every South Miami project.

Landscape Planning for Older South Miami Homes

A meaningful portion of our South Miami work happens on homes built between the 1940s and the 1970s. These properties typically come with mature trees, dated planting layouts that have not been touched in twenty years, and irrigation that predates anything resembling current efficiency.


Custom landscape design on those properties means working around root systems we cannot disturb, designing planting that complements rather than competes with mature canopies, and rebuilding irrigation so the new landscape has a chance.


The newer construction along Red Road and the homes north of South Dixie Highway present different challenges. Tighter lots. Less mature canopy. More opportunity for a clean residential landscape design that defines the property without overplanting it. We approach each according to what is actually there.

Outdoor Living Design That Works in South Miami's Climate

South Miami residents spend serious time outside. That is the practical reality that drives most of our backyard landscape design work here. Covered patios that extend into planted areas, outdoor kitchens integrated with hardscape, and koi ponds that double as a focal point and a sound buffer from the neighbor's pool equipment.


Outdoor living design is more than furniture placement. It is about how the landscape supports the way the family actually uses the property. Shade where it matters in the afternoon. Privacy without walls. Lighting that makes the space usable at night without making it feel like a parking lot.


Front yard landscape design in South Miami tends toward a tighter, more curated approach. The lots are not large and the visual relationship with neighboring properties is close. Discipline matters more than volume.

Landscape Design Services for South Miami Commercial Properties

The commercial corridor along Sunset Drive and US-1 includes restaurants, retail, and office space that depends on landscape work that holds up under heavy foot traffic and inconsistent watering. Our landscape design services for commercial clients address that with plant choices built for durability, irrigation scheduled to actual conditions, and a maintenance plan that does not lapse.


What separates commercial landscape work that looks intentional from work that does not is consistency over time. We deliver that consistency.

Featured Services

Residential Landscape Design and Installation

Full-scope landscape design and build projects for South Miami homes, from initial planning through plant installation, water features, and lighting.


Pond, Fountain, and Waterfall Construction

Custom water feature landscape design installed with proper filtration and circulation, including authentic Japanese koi for stocked ponds.


Garden Lighting Design and Installation

Landscape lighting design using fixtures rated for South Florida's heat and humidity, with surge-protected transformers and discreet placement.


Living Wall Systems

Vertical green walls with integrated drip irrigation, suited to South Miami courtyards, entry walls, and shaded side yards where ground planting is limited.

Koi fish swimming in a dark pond, some with red and white patterns, near a stone border.
Stone tiered waterfall in a wooded setting. Water cascades down each level.
Workers tending a vibrant green wall with purple and yellow plants, using buckets.
Vertical garden on a building facade with lush greenery, next to a pool and wooden deck.

Why Property Owners in South Miami Work With Us

Firefly Landscape Contractors LLC is licensed and insured, and the team holds certifications from AWG, VISTA PRO, AES, FNGLA, and the University of Florida BMP program. The company is Latino-owned and has worked in South Florida since June 2001.


What that translates to on a project is a professional landscape designer who knows the difference between a plant that will grow well in a particular South Miami yard and one that will struggle. Those distinctions are the difference between a landscape that gets better with time and one that gets worse.

What the Work Delivers

A landscape design consultation should end with a clear sense of what the project will look like, what it will cost, and how long it will take. We give that level of clarity every time. From there, the work delivers a landscape that holds up.


South Miami homeowners who have worked with us point to the same set of outcomes: planting that looks more established each year, water features that run quietly and reliably, and lighting that still works five summers after installation because the components were specified correctly the first time.

Service Areas

We serve South Miami and the surrounding communities, including Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, Glenvar Heights, and Kendall. The work adjusts to the conditions of each site.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Has Firefly worked extensively in South Miami?

    Yes. Firefly Landscape Contractors LLC has provided landscape design across South Miami as part of 23 years of South Florida operations. Our South Miami projects range from older bungalows near Sunset Drive to newer construction along Red Road.

  • What does a landscape design consultation in South Miami include?

    We visit the property; evaluate soil, drainage, sun exposure, and existing plantings; and discuss how the family uses the outdoor space. From there, we develop a design proposal that fits the site and the goals.

  • Can you work with mature trees on South Miami properties?

    Yes. Most South Miami lots have established canopies. Our landscape design services include planning around root zones, selecting understory plantings that work in the available light, and respecting the existing trees rather than working against them.

  • How do I find landscape design near me in South Miami that respects neighborhood character?

    A landscape designer who has installed projects across South Miami and understands its housing styles is the right starting point. We have. A "landscape design near me" search will surface several options, and we recommend looking at portfolio depth in South Miami specifically.

  • Do you handle backyard landscape design with water features in South Miami?

    Yes. Backyard landscape design that incorporates a koi pond, fountain, or waterfall is one of our specialties. Smaller South Miami lots can still accommodate a water feature when it is designed at an appropriate scale.

  • What is included in landscape design and build pricing?

    A landscape design and build contract covers site preparation, planting, hardscape if applicable, water feature installation if included, and landscape lighting design and installation. Pricing depends on scope and is documented in detail before any work begins.

  • Is low-maintenance landscape design realistic for South Miami?

    Yes. Low-maintenance landscape design starts with correct plant choices for the South Miami climate and lot conditions, plus proper irrigation and spacing. We have installed numerous low-maintenance projects across the city.

  • Can you provide modern landscape design for newer South Miami construction?

    Yes. Modern landscape design with clean lines, restrained plant palettes, and architectural lighting suits many of the newer South Miami builds. We approach each project according to what the architecture calls for.

Get the Conversation Started

If a project on a South Miami property has been waiting for the right contractor, this is the moment to call. We will set up a landscape design consultation, walk the site, and lay out a path forward that fits the property. Call 305-609-0565 or email sales@fireflycontractor.com.