By McMurray and Members
Curb appeal is among the first things a home communicates, and in Southwest Florida's climate, the right landscaping makes that impression count year-round. Fort Myers's subtropical conditions reward careful plant selection and consistent maintenance.
From luxury custom design to full-service lawn care to commercial-scale irrigation, the area has a range of established landscaping firms suited to different property types and project scopes.
Key Takeaways
- Match company to project: Luxury design-build, ongoing maintenance, large-scale irrigation, and hardscaping each call for different specializations.
- Climate expertise: Fort Myers landscaping requires knowledge of subtropical plant selection, Lee County water restrictions, and storm-prep pruning.
- Licensing: Florida requires landscape contractors to hold valid licensing through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation; confirm before hiring.
Lombardo Landscaping & Water Features
Lombardo Landscaping has operated in Fort Myers since 2006, building a reputation for luxury residential and commercial landscape design across Southwest Florida.
What Lombardo Landscaping Offers
- Custom design-build: Full landscape design through installation for residential and commercial properties in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita Springs, and Naples.
- Water features: Custom fountain and water feature design and installation, including integrated pool and spa environments.
- Outdoor living construction: Pergolas, outdoor kitchens, screen enclosures, and lanai extensions handled in-house.
- Landscape lighting: Professional audio and lighting installation designed to extend the visual impact of the landscape into evening hours.
The firm's scope covers water features, fire features, hardscaping, outdoor kitchens, and landscape lighting alongside traditional planting and design.
Landscape Pros Management
Landscape Pros Management has served Fort Myers and Southwest Florida since 2009, operating as a family-owned, full-service landscape firm.
What Landscape Pros Management Offers
- Lawn care and fertilization: Regular maintenance programs tailored to Fort Myers's subtropical growing conditions and seasonal patterns.
- Irrigation installation and repair: Full irrigation system design, installation, and seasonal adjustment aligned with Lee County water use requirements.
- Sod installation: Professional sod installation using regionally appropriate grasses, including St. Augustine and Zoysia.
- Landscape lighting: Custom outdoor lighting design and installation for residential properties throughout Lee County.
For homeowners who want ongoing maintenance paired with design capability under one contractor, Landscape Pros Management is well-positioned to handle both.
Advanced Landscaping Solutions
Advanced Landscaping Solutions is a family-owned company based in North Fort Myers, serving residential clients throughout Lee County.
What Advanced Landscaping Solutions Offers
- Landscape design and installation: Custom planting plans and installation for residential properties across the Fort Myers area.
- Decorative rock and mulch installation: Material selections suited to Fort Myers's subtropical conditions and water management requirements.
- Tree trimming and removal: Full tree services, including trimming, removal, and stump grinding.
- Hardscaping: Structural elements, including edging, borders, and decorative concrete work throughout the property.
Advanced Landscaping Solutions is a practical choice for homeowners seeking targeted hardscaping or tree work alongside landscape installation.
More Landscaping Options Near Fort Myers
The companies below are active, locally operated, and offer services across Lee and Collier counties.
Additional Fort Myers Area Landscapers to Consider
- Peer Landscaping: A Fort Myers firm offering landscape design, installation, custom lighting, paver installation, fire pits, fertilization, and pest control
- Estate Landscaping & Lawn Management: A family-owned Fort Myers company with 20 years of service across Southwest Florida, specializing in landscaping and lawn care for gated communities, residential estates, and commercial properties
- One Source Property Solutions: A Fort Myers-based company that bundles landscape lighting, irrigation, lawn care, and fertilization into a single monthly property care package
- Roman's Quality Lawn Service: A Cape Coral-based lawn and landscaping service with strong client reviews for post-hurricane restoration, hedge maintenance, bed edging, and sprinkler system repair
- Rooted Landscape: An Estero-based landscape company with more than eight years of service, handling design, installation, and maintenance for residential clients in Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, and the greater Fort Myers area.
Comparing two or three quotes before committing is the most reliable way to match the right Fort Myers landscapers to the scope and budget of your project.
FAQs
How do I choose the right landscaper for my Fort Myers property?
Match the company to the scope of your work. Lombardo Landscaping is best suited to high-end design-build projects. Landscape Pros Management covers ongoing maintenance alongside custom design. Down To Earth is ideal for larger residential properties, commercial sites, or projects requiring certified arborist involvement. Advanced Landscaping Solutions fits homeowners focused on hardscaping and tree services at the residential scale.
What should I ask a landscaping company before hiring?
Verify their Florida contractor licensing, ask to see completed projects in nearby Fort Myers neighborhoods, and confirm whether they offer ongoing maintenance alongside installation. Irrigation expertise is worth clarifying separately, particularly for properties in Lee County communities subject to water restriction schedules. Local client references are the most reliable signal of consistent work quality.
How does landscaping affect my home's value in Fort Myers?
In the Fort Myers market, well-maintained landscaping with regionally appropriate plantings, clean hardscaping, and healthy turf creates an immediate impression that carries into how the rest of the property is perceived. We're glad to advise on which investments align most closely with what the market is responding to in your neighborhood and price range.
Ready to Improve Your Home's Curb Appeal?
We work with homeowners across Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Lee County who are preparing their properties for the market and want to make the most of the first impression. The companies above are real, active businesses with service histories in Southwest Florida: a reliable starting point for any homeowner looking to improve exterior presentation before listing.
When you're ready to talk about positioning your property in the Fort Myers market, contact us at
McMurray and Members. We know what the current market responds to, and we're glad to help you put your best foot forward.
