Landscape & hardscape
Pavers, planting and stone, built to last in Southwest Florida
Refined outdoor spaces planned with precision and built for lasting performance, from hardscape structure to planting composition. Every project is designed around flow, drainage and material integrity, so it looks exceptional and performs in Florida's climate.
Why homeowners choose Lombardo
Great outdoor spaces are engineered, not improvised
Hardscape is the skeleton of a landscape. Get the grades, base and joints right and the planting has something worth framing. Get them wrong and no amount of mulch will hide it.
How we approach it
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Design-led outdoor environments that feel cohesive and high-end
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Hardscape built for long-term durability, drainage and stability
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Premium materials and detail-oriented finishing
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Spaces planned around how you live, move and entertain
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A streamlined process that keeps decisions clear and projects moving
What we design and build
Landscape and hardscape services
Thoughtful planning and clean execution, with hardscape and planting designed on the same drawings so they complement your home and each other.
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Paver driveways
Driveways that set the tone for the whole property, from brick circular drives to geometric modern pavers with turf inlays. More on driveways.
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Pool decks and patios
Slip-resistant, heat-aware surfaces like travertine and premium pavers, detailed to drain and to stay comfortable underfoot. More on pool decks.
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Pathways and walkways
Paths that guide movement through the garden, built with durable materials suited to Florida's climate and set to the same grades as the beds around them.
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Lanais and patios
Outdoor rooms tailored to your home's architecture, for quiet mornings or full-scale entertaining.
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Florida-friendly landscaping
Drought-tolerant planting and smart irrigation that conserve water and stay lush year round. Explore the palette in our plant guide.
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Exotic plant and tree sourcing
Rare palms, specimen trees and high-end botanicals sourced for character, including material grown in Homestead, Florida, as one client noted in their review.
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Landscape renovation
Outdated or overgrown landscapes reworked into something modern and cohesive, from new planting to a redesigned layout. More on renovations.
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Retaining and seat walls
Stacked stone, natural rock and block walls that define terraces, hold grade and give a patio built-in seating.
Thinking about landscape and hardscape? Let's look at your property.
A Lombardo designer will walk the site with you, at home or in our Fort Myers showroom.
Recent work
Hardscapes from Fort Myers to Naples
Circular paver fire pit terrace beside a canal, framed by a Canary Island date palm
Modern side courtyard with a poured walkway, privacy walls and tropical planting
Glass tile water wall behind a bistro set on a paver patio
Front entry landscape renovation in Naples with a silver Bismarck palm and paver walk
Raised stone planter and lawn alongside a screen enclosure
Raised stacked stone planter with palms outside a pool enclosure
Curving paver patio with stone seat walls and steps in Fort Myers
Brick paver circular drive around a palm island in Naples
Modern two-story home with a geometric paver drive and turf inlays
Geometric paver driveway with a diamond turf inlay at a modern home
Long curved paver driveway around a palm island
Paver walkway curving across a waterfront lawn toward the dock
Google reviews
From plain grass and palms to an outdoor room
From plain jane, grass and palms to an exotic Florida backyard oasis highlighted by rock walls, rock mulch and beautiful paver walkways and staircases.
Ready for a design of your own?
Start a design brief in four short steps, or call and talk it through.
FAQ
Landscape and hardscape questions
Pavers or poured concrete: which is better in Florida?
Pavers flex with Florida's sandy soils instead of cracking, individual units can be lifted and reset after a repair, and the joints let water drain. Poured concrete can cost less up front but cracks are permanent and hard to hide. On driveways and pool decks we usually recommend pavers or travertine, and we explain the trade-offs in your proposal.
How long does a landscape or hardscape project take?
Most designs take a few weeks to complete, depending on the size and complexity of the property. Installation timelines vary with scope and are always planned and communicated up front.
How do you handle drainage?
Drainage is a core part of the design. We evaluate grading, water flow and soil conditions so the hardscape drains properly and avoids pooling, washouts and erosion during the rainy season.
Should pavers be sealed in Florida?
Sealing is optional, but it helps keep color rich, locks joint sand in place and makes stains easier to clean, which matters under Florida sun and summer rain. We will tell you whether your material benefits from it and how often it is worth redoing.
Do I need a permit for a driveway or patio?
It depends on the city or county and the scope. Work that touches the public right of way, such as a new driveway apron, typically needs approval, and many communities require HOA review as well. As a licensed contractor (CRC1331625), we build in compliance with the rules that apply to your property.
How do you choose the right plants?
We select plants for climate suitability, long-term growth, texture, color and the design goals, so the landscape matures beautifully and keeps its shape year round.
Will the hardscape match my home?
Yes. We study your architecture, color palette and existing landscape so the hardscape feels cohesive and intentional, whether the house is Mediterranean, Old Florida, coastal or modern.
Do professionally designed landscapes need a lot of maintenance?
We design for longevity and ease. With the right plants, materials and irrigation, a landscape can stay beautiful without demanding excessive maintenance.
Do you work on commercial properties?
Yes. We design landscapes and hardscapes for luxury homes, estates, multi-unit properties and commercial environments, including resort grounds like Casa Ybel on Sanibel Island.
Service areas
Landscape and hardscape across Lee and Collier counties
All of Lee and Collier counties, from Pine Island to Marco Island. Seven communities have their own pages; choose yours to see local projects and what designing there involves.
Request a consultation
Every great hardscape starts on paper.
Four short steps. Tell us what you are dreaming about and where, and a designer will call to set up your consultation at the property or in our Fort Myers showroom.