Marco Island, Collier County
Landscape design and hardscapes on Marco Island
On Marco Island, almost every lot is about the water: a canal out back, the Gulf a few streets away, salt in the air every day. We design landscapes, pavers and outdoor living spaces that handle all of it and still look like a resort.
What we design and build in Marco Island
- Pavers and pool decksDriveways, decks and seawall terraces in pavers and travertine.
- Coastal plantingSalt-tolerant palms and natives that thrive on the island.
- Landscape lightingLighting for pools, palms and the walk to the dock.
- Outdoor livingKitchens, pergolas and lanai extensions by the water.
- Landscape designA plan for compact canal lots that uses every foot.
An island of canals
Small lots, big water
Marco Island is the largest of the Ten Thousand Islands, laced with canals, and a great many of its homes sit on a seawall. That makes the back of the lot the most valuable square footage on the property: pool, deck, dock access and the view, all in a narrow strip.
We design those strips carefully. Pavers or travertine that tie the pool deck to the seawall, planting that frames the water without blocking it, and lighting that makes the walk to the boat safe and the canal glow at night.
Salt is the constant. Wind-driven spray reaches well inland on an island this size, so the plant palette leans on salt-tolerant palms and natives, and materials and fixtures are chosen to resist corrosion.
Marco Island details
What we plan for on the island
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Seawall terraces
Decks and planting along the seawall that make the canal edge part of the living space.
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Mangrove shorelines
Mangroves are protected under Florida's Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Act, so where they line a shoreline we design around them.
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Salt-tolerant palettes
Coconut, sabal and thatch palms, sea grape, cocoplum and other plants that take salt spray in stride.
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Corrosion-aware materials
Hardware, fixtures and finishes chosen for the coast, because salt air finds every weak point.
Designing in Marco Island? Let's talk about your property.
Request a consultation for your Marco Island home, or call our Fort Myers showroom.
Google reviews
Built for life on the water
They just completed a large renovation at my home, including driveway, new pool deck, new pool cage, new lighting, custom trim work in my lanai and new landscaping. I am so pleased with the outcome.
Around the island
Marco Island neighborhoods we design for
From canal homes in the Estates to Gulf-front properties and the older lots of Old Marco.
- The Estates canal homes
- Old Marco
- Hideaway Beach
- Tigertail Beach area
- Key Marco
- Gulf-front residences
Picture this on your Marco Island property.
From the portfolio
More Lombardo landscapes
Cape Coral home front with royal palms, a paver walk and new planting
Mediterranean estate front with Italian cypress columns and a manicured lawn
Tile roof estate with date palms and broad annual beds
Front entry framed by tropical beds of crotons and flowering shrubs
Front yard beds of crotons, bromeliads and impatiens leading to the entry
Entry garden with palms and impatiens beneath a tile roof
FAQ
Landscaping questions from Marco Island
Which palms handle Marco Island's salt air best?
Coconut, sabal and thatch palms are among the most salt-tolerant. Many showier palms and tropicals are better placed in sheltered spots away from direct spray. See the plant guide for salt tolerance by plant.
Can you landscape along my seawall?
Yes, within the limits of the seawall and any protected vegetation. We design decks, planting and lighting that make the canal edge usable and attractive.
Can I trim the mangroves behind my house?
Mangrove trimming in Florida is regulated under the Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Act, with rules on height and who may do the work. We design the landscape around existing mangroves rather than through them.
Do pavers hold up near salt water?
Quality pavers and travertine hold up well; the details matter most: a proper base, good drainage and joint material suited to the exposure. Sealing can help protect color in harsh sun and salt.
Nearby
We also design in neighboring towns
- NaplesNaples homes ask a lot of a landscape: an entry that matches the architecture, planting that shrugs off Gulf salt, and a plan polished enough for a community review board.
- Bonita SpringsBonita Springs has been one of our core service areas for years.
- EsteroEstero is where Matt Lombardo and his family live, so these are his neighbors' yards.
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Tell us about your Marco Island property.
Tell us about your Marco Island lot, the canal or the Gulf and how you live by the water, and we will design the space to match.