Village of Estero, Lee County
Landscape design and landscaping in Estero
Estero is where Matt Lombardo and his family live, so these are his neighbors' yards. Golf and lake communities, preserve-view lots and newer homes that deserve more than a builder's landscape: that is most of what we design here.
What we design and build in Estero
- Landscape renovationReplacing the builder package with a designed landscape.
- Landscape designCAD plans and 3D renderings before any work.
- Pavers and pool decksPatios, walkways and decks that drain properly.
- LightingPath and uplighting for evenings on the lanai.
- Fire featuresFire pits for cooler winter nights.
Designing in Estero
What makes an Estero lot different
Since Estero incorporated as a village in 2014, it has grown into a place of established gated communities, many of them built around golf courses, lakes and protected preserves.
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Preserve and lake views
Many Estero homes back onto protected preserve or a lake. We design up to that edge, framing the view and adding privacy at the sides, never planting into areas that are protected.
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The builder landscape problem
Newer homes often come with a basic package of sod and a few shrubs. A designed renovation adds structure, color and lighting the original never had.
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Community guidelines
Most Estero communities have landscape standards and review. Our drawings and plant lists are prepared to meet them.
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Outdoor rooms over lawn
Lots are often compact, so a paver patio, a fire pit and planting usually do more for the yard than more grass.
A neighbor's eye
Designed by someone who lives here
Matt moved from Buffalo, New York to Southwest Florida and settled in Estero, where he and his wife are raising three kids between soccer games, camping trips and, more recently, his restaurant, Lombardough's Pizza & Beer. He knows how Estero families actually use a backyard, because he has one.
That local perspective shows up in small decisions: where the afternoon sun hits the lanai, which plants your community already uses well, how much lawn kids really need, and how to light a path so it is safe for an evening walk without bothering the neighbors.
Designing in Estero? Let's talk about your property.
Request a consultation for your Estero home, or call our Fort Myers showroom.
Google reviews
Not typical cookie cutter
Lombardo did an excellent job turning our ho-hum front yard into a classic and tasteful landscape. Jonathan listened carefully to our design wishes, created a 2-D design, and Antonio and Will did a great job executing on that vision.
Around the village
Estero communities we design for
From the Estero River to Coconut Point, Estero's communities each have their own character and guidelines.
- Pelican Sound
- The Brooks
- Shadow Wood
- Grandezza
- West Bay Club
- Wildcat Run
- Copperleaf
- Bella Terra
- Estero River area
- Coconut Point area
Picture this on your Estero property.
From the portfolio
More Lombardo landscapes
Backyard pond with a wooden footbridge and boulder edging
Natural pond with a low waterfall and lily pads
Pond and waterfall tucked into a shaded tropical garden
Tiered fountain on a lake edge, surrounded by red begonias
Pond crossed by a natural stone slab bridge, with lush tropical planting
Ceramic urn spilling into a planted pond
FAQ
Landscaping questions from Estero
Can you redesign the basic landscape my builder installed?
Yes, it is one of our most satisfying projects. We keep what is healthy and worth keeping, then redesign the beds, add structure, lighting and hardscape, and plan it all in a drawing you approve first. See landscape renovation.
Can I plant or build into the preserve behind my house?
Preserve areas in many Estero communities are protected, so the answer is usually no. We design right up to the line, using planting and lighting to frame the view, and keep privacy plantings on your side of it.
Do you meet Estero community landscape guidelines?
Our plans are prepared with the drawings and plant lists associations ask for, so the review process is straightforward.
What is the best use of a small Estero backyard?
Usually an outdoor room rather than more lawn: a paver patio or extended deck, a fire pit or water feature as a focal point, and layered planting at the edges for privacy.
Nearby
We also design in neighboring towns
Request a consultation
Tell us about your Estero property.
Tell us about your Estero lot, the preserve or lake behind it and how your family uses the yard, and we will take it from there.