# Everglades Native Designs > Award-winning Florida native plant landscape company serving all of Collier County and Lee County, Southwest Florida. Two-time Marco in Bloom winner (2024 & 2022). Licensed Landscape Contractor. ## About Everglades Native Designs is a professional landscape company based in Naples, Florida specializing exclusively in Florida native plants. Founded and led by a Florida native, trained artist, and horticulturalist with 40+ years of experience, the company provides hand-drawn, site-specific landscape designs, full installation, low-voltage landscape lighting, and ongoing maintenance programs for residential and commercial properties throughout Southwest Florida. **Owner & Designer:** Ray Pecheone — horticulturalist, fine artist, and Licensed Landscape Contractor in Collier & Lee Counties. Lecturer for Master Gardeners, Florida Association of Native Nurseries (FANN), and the Florida Native Plant Society. Director at Large, Florida Association of Native Nurseries. **Phone:** (239) 300-8115 **Email:** inquiry@evergladesnativedesigns.com **Website:** https://evergladesnativedesigns.com **Service Area:** All of Collier County and Lee County, Southwest Florida **Nursery:** By appointment only — call or email ahead ## Services ### Landscape Design Professional, site-specific, hand-drawn native plant landscape design for residential and commercial properties. Every design is custom — no templates. Drawing on 40+ years of horticulture and fine-art experience. ### Landscape Lighting Custom low-voltage LED landscape lighting: accent lighting, path lighting, uplighting, moonlighting. Highlights the natural architecture of Florida native plants after dark. Available as part of new installs or as a retrofit. ### Landscape Installation Full residential and commercial installation by a Licensed Landscape Contractor (Collier & Lee Counties). Includes soil preparation, drainage planning, Florida native plant placement, and quality hardscape materials. ### Landscape Maintenance Ongoing maintenance programs built around the natural growth cycles of Florida native plants. Seasonal pruning, organic soil enrichment, weed management, and scheduled site visits. ## Service Areas **Collier County:** Naples, Marco Island, North Naples, East Naples, Golden Gate, Ave Maria, Pelican Bay, Park Shore, Vanderbilt Beach, Lely, Isle of Capri, Immokalee **Lee County:** Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, Captiva, Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers, Pine Island, Miromar Lakes, Gateway ## Awards - 2024 Marco in Bloom Winner — Best Professionally Designed Residential Landscape - 2022 Marco in Bloom Winner — Best Professionally Designed Residential Landscape ## Florida Native Plants Signature plants used by Everglades Native Designs include: Calusa Firebush, Wild Coffee, American Beautyberry, Native Porterweed, Sea Grape, Rouge Plant, Florida Thatch Palm, Gold Pineland Lantana, Coontie, Simpson's Stopper, Saw Palmetto, Muhly Grass. **Why native plants?** Florida native plants existed here before European settlement and are adapted to local soils, rainfall, and climate. They provide food and shelter for native wildlife, support pollinators and birds, and typically require less water, less fertilizer, and less maintenance than exotic or ornamental species once established. ## Frequently Asked Questions **What is Everglades Native Designs?** An award-winning Florida native plant landscape company offering professional landscape design, lighting, full installation, and ongoing maintenance. Serving all of Collier County and Lee County, Southwest Florida. **What areas do you serve?** All of Collier County and Lee County, Florida — including Naples, Marco Island, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Estero, Sanibel, Lehigh Acres, and surrounding communities. **How do I get started?** Call (239) 300-8115 or email inquiry@evergladesnativedesigns.com to schedule a free initial consultation. Our designer visits your property and discusses your goals before any design commitment. **Do native landscapes require less maintenance?** In most cases, yes. Once established, Florida native plants are adapted to local conditions and typically require less irrigation, less fertilizer, and less upkeep than conventional exotic plantings. **Do you serve commercial clients and HOAs?** Yes. We design, install, and maintain landscapes for businesses, HOA communities, office parks, retail centers, and multi-family properties throughout Collier and Lee Counties. **Is the nursery open to the public?** The nursery is open by appointment only. Please call (239) 300-8115 or email ahead to schedule a visit. **What makes your designs different?** Every plan is hand-drawn and site-specific — no templates. Our designer has 40+ years of experience combining fine art and horticulture. 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