Landscape renovation
Renovations that make an older landscape feel new
Overgrown hedges, tired beds, a palm that outgrew the house. We refresh outdated and overgrown landscapes, reworking planting and layout so the property feels modern, cohesive and easier to live with.
A plan, not a patch
Keep what works. Redesign what does not.
Renovation starts with a walk of the property. Some mature palms and trees are worth building around; other plants are past saving or simply wrong for the spot. The plan decides which is which.
How we approach it
- 01
Assessment of existing trees, palms, beds, irrigation and lighting
- 02
A new planting plan with plants suited to sun, salt and soil
- 03
Reworked bed lines, borders and walkways
- 04
Updated lighting and irrigation where the old systems fall short
- 05
Phasing options so the work fits your schedule
Common renovations
What a renovation usually includes
- 01
Front entry refresh
New planting, a reshaped walk and lighting at the door, the quickest way to change how a home feels from the street.
- 02
Full property redo
Front, sides and back redesigned together, like the 25-year-old home a client described as a "full yard makeover" in their review.
- 03
Post-storm replanting
Replacing damaged palms, trees and lighting after a storm, as with a lightning-struck foxtail palm one client had us replace, along with the lighting it took out.
- 04
Native and Florida-friendly conversions
Swapping thirsty or struggling plants for natives and Florida-friendly choices that thrive with less water.
Thinking about landscape renovation? 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
Landscapes, renewed
Coastal home at night with uplit palms, path lights and a herringbone paver drive
Two-story waterfront residence at dusk with low landscape lighting and a lit pool beyond
Circular paver fire pit terrace beside a canal, framed by a Canary Island date palm
Palm-lined resort entry drive and sign garden at Casa Ybel on Sanibel Island
Mediterranean two-story home with a circular paver drive and a planted palm island
Estate front with a palm island bed at the center of a paver motor court
Front landscape of a two-story stucco home with clustered palms and layered beds
Boulder waterfall garden with red and orange annuals at Casa Ybel, Sanibel Island
Tropical backyard garden with gravel paths, palms and a canal view
Modern side courtyard with a poured walkway, privacy walls and tropical planting
Front entry landscape renovation in Naples with a silver Bismarck palm and paver walk
Curved stone planter of annuals beside a pool at Lely Resort, Naples
Google reviews
Older homes, new landscapes
The process of replacing a 24 foot tall foxtail palm tree that was struck by lightening along with the lightening damaged landscape lighting was completed with very little complication.
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FAQ
Questions we hear most
Can you keep my existing palms and trees?
Often, yes. Mature palms and trees are expensive to replace and give a renovation instant maturity. We assess their health and position and design around the ones worth keeping.
Do I need a full design for a renovation?
For anything beyond a small bed refresh, a plan pays for itself: it keeps new planting, irrigation and lighting coordinated and lets you phase the work without tearing out last year's progress.
Will you update my irrigation too?
Irrigation should change when the planting does. New beds and plant types have different water needs, so we review the system as part of the renovation and recommend changes where needed.
How long does a renovation take?
A front entry refresh can take days; a full property redo takes longer. Your proposal sets out the schedule before work begins.
Service areas
Landscape renovation 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.
Related services
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