# 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. The company provides hand-drawn, site-specific landscape designs, full installation, custom landscape lighting, and ongoing maintenance programs for residential and commercial properties throughout Southwest Florida. **Phone:** (239) 300-8115 **Email:** inquiry@evergladesnativedesigns.com **Website:** https://evergladesnativedesigns.com **Service Area:** All of Collier County and Lee County, Southwest Florida ## Design Team **Ray Pecheone** — Owner, Landscape Designer & Horticulturalist. Florida native, trained fine artist and horticulturalist with over 40 years of experience. Director at Large, Florida Association of Native Nurseries (FANN). Lecturer for Master Gardeners (UF/IFAS), FANN, and the Florida Native Plant Society. Licensed Landscape Contractor in Collier County and Lee County, Florida. **Chris Traikoff** — Landscape Architect, BSLA. Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from The Ohio State University. Experience includes contributing to the landscape design of Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and Arlington Heights Sports Park in Riverside, California. ## 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. They are also more hurricane-resilient — critical for Southwest Florida properties. ## 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. **Who designs the landscapes?** Ray Pecheone (40+ years horticulture, Licensed Landscape Contractor, FANN Director at Large) and Chris Traikoff (BSLA, Ohio State University; Dodger Stadium, Arlington Heights Sports Park). **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. **Are native plants hurricane-resistant?** Yes. Florida native plants' root systems are adapted to Southwest Florida's storm conditions and typically recover faster after hurricanes than exotic plantings. **What makes your designs different?** Every plan is hand-drawn and site-specific — no templates. Our team combines 40+ years of horticulture experience with formal landscape architecture training (BSLA). 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