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Nocatee is one of the fastest-growing master-planned communities in the United States, and St. Johns County's rapid population growth has made this Ponte Vedra-area development one of the most active lawn care markets in Northeast Florida. Developed by TECO/Rayonier and planned around multiple village centers, Nocatee encompasses tens of thousands of homes across dozens of distinct neighborhood pockets — each with its own architectural and landscaping standards managed by the overarching Nocatee Community Association.
The Nocatee Community Development District (CDD) and its associated HOA govern landscaping standards comprehensively. The community has specific approved plant lists, requires that landscaping be maintained to a high standard visible from streets and common areas, and mandates pre-approval for significant landscape changes including tree removal, hardscape additions, and fence installation. New construction homes come with standard "builder landscape packages" that many homeowners upgrade within their first few years of residency.
Most Nocatee residential lots are modestly sized by traditional NE Florida standards — the majority of homes sit on 5,500–8,500 square foot lots with 3,500–5,500 square feet of maintained turfgrass. This smaller lot size makes professional lawn maintenance accessible — many Nocatee homeowners use route-based lawn services that efficiently maintain multiple homes on a street in a single visit, keeping per-visit costs competitive.
Zoysia grass has been heavily specified in Nocatee's newer villages (Crosswater, Twenty Mile, and others) because of its low-water requirements, density against weeds, and neat appearance that aligns well with the community's aesthetic standards. St. Augustine remains dominant in the older Nocatee villages. Irrigation systems are installed in all new construction and are sized for the lot's specific turf and bed layout.
Soil conditions in Nocatee are consistently sandy — these were former timber and agricultural lands — which means fertilization programs need regular attention to micronutrient availability and organic matter content. The community's location inland from the coast means less salt air influence but still the full impact of NE Florida's summer heat and rainfall cycles.
Lawn maintenance in Nocatee typically runs $40–$70 per visit for a standard lot. Annual full-service programs including fertilization, weed control, irrigation management, and shrub care run $1,200–$2,500.
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$35–$120 per visit
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$500–$25,000+ depending on scope
Hardscaping
$4,800–$35,000+ depending on project
Tree Services
$200–$4,500 depending on service and tree size
Irrigation
$2,500–$5,500 for new installation; $75–$500 for repairs
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$100–$700 depending on surface and size
Yes, extensively. The Nocatee Community Association maintains landscaping standards that require lawns to be kept green and maintained, beds mulched, and plants healthy. They conduct regular inspections and issue violation notices. Several categories of changes — tree removal, hardscape additions, fence changes — require pre-approval through the architectural review process.
Newer Nocatee villages (Crosswater, Twenty Mile) were heavily seeded and sodded with Empire Zoysia. Older villages tend to have Floratam St. Augustine. If you're unsure what you have, bring a grass blade sample to a local garden center or ask your lawn care provider — the two grass types have significantly different mowing heights and fertilization needs.
Look for lawn care companies that list Nocatee as a primary service area and have verifiable reviews from Nocatee residents. On YardLink, you can filter by service area to find companies actively serving the community. Ask specifically whether they know the Nocatee CDD's approved plant list and typical violation categories.
Yes — Nocatee falls under St. Johns River Water Management District rules limiting irrigation to twice weekly. Additionally, St. Johns County has its own restrictions during drought conditions. Smart irrigation controllers (required in new construction) automatically adjust for rainfall and comply with watering schedules.
Standard bi-weekly lawn maintenance in Nocatee runs $40–$65 per visit. Many providers offer annual programs combining mowing, fertilization, weed control, and pest management for $1,500–$2,500 per year — a cost-effective option for HOA compliance and convenience.