Landscape Design and Recreational Spaces in Naples, FL
Premium landscape layouts and backyard recreation built to the same standard as the hardscape. Planting beds, boulders and stone features, plus putting greens, bocce courts and spaces your family will actually use.
Why Naples properties need landscape design & recreation
Good landscaping in Naples is about more than plants. It is about shaping the ground, framing the house and the hardscape, and choosing materials that look sharp in August heat and January sun alike. Apex combines grading, stonework and planting into one layout so the yard looks finished and stays manageable.
We also build the fun parts of the backyard. A putting green off the lanai, a bocce court beside the patio, a cornhole lawn for family gatherings or a pet wash station by the garage can turn unused yard into the most used part of your property.
Landscape design and recreation services in Naples
- Custom landscape layouts
- Planting bed design and preparation
- Decorative rock and stone features
- Natural boulder placement
- Landscape grading and contouring
- Mulch and decorative ground cover
- Integrated landscape and hardscape planning
- Backyard putting greens
- Bocce ball courts
- Cornhole and lawn game areas
- Recreational lawns and modern gardens
- Pet wash stations
Landscape design that suits Southwest Florida
Florida-friendly planting
Natives and well adapted plants such as sabal palm, coontie, firebush and muhly grass handle heat, sandy soil and summer rain with far less water and fuss.
Shape the ground first
Subtle contouring and raised beds give a flat Naples lot depth and help water drain away from the planting areas and the house.
Stone that lasts
Decorative rock, boulders and stone borders add structure and texture without the upkeep of large lawns, and they hold up through heavy rain.
Putting greens that drain
Synthetic putting greens need a graded, compacted and free-draining base. Without it, they puddle and ripple after the first summer storm.
Courts built level
Bocce courts and game lawns are only fun when they play true. We build a level, stable base with proper edging and drainage.
Low maintenance by design
Many Naples homeowners are seasonal. We design yards that look good with simple, predictable care while you are away.
Recreation spaces for every age
Golf is part of life in Naples, and a backyard putting green lets you practice short game every evening. Bocce courts and cornhole areas make gatherings easy, and recreational lawns give kids and pets room to run.
Pet wash stations are a practical favorite: a dedicated spot with water and drainage near the garage or side yard keeps sandy paws and muddy dogs out of the house. Each of these can be added to a full landscape plan or built on its own.
From first call to final walkthrough
Reach out
Send a request through the site, call or text. Tell us about the property and what you want to change, and photos help.
Walk the property
Riley meets you on site to walk the lot, take measurements and drone photos, and map out the project with you.
Design the plan
For design-led projects we build a layout with design software and landscape architect input. Any design fee is agreed up front.
Permits and locates
We coordinate the permits a project needs and call Sunshine 811 so underground utilities are marked before any digging.
Final proposal
You get a final written quote and scope to review. Nothing starts until you approve it.
Build and walkthrough
Work begins with regular updates along the way, and we finish with a final walkthrough of the completed project.
Landscape Design & Recreation FAQs for Naples homeowners
Can you install a backyard putting green in Naples?
Yes. We prepare the base with grading, compaction and drainage, then build the green so it plays true and drains quickly after summer storms.
Do you design the landscape or just install it?
Both. We create custom layouts using design software and landscape architect input on larger projects, then build them ourselves. Any design fee is agreed up front.
What plants do well in Naples landscaping?
Florida natives and adapted plants such as sabal palm, coontie, firebush, saw palmetto and muhly grass tend to perform well in Naples heat and sandy soil. We plan plant choices around sun, irrigation and maintenance.
Can you build a bocce court?
Yes. We build bocce courts with a level, compacted base, surface material and edging so the court plays consistently and drains after rain.
What is a pet wash station?
It is a dedicated outdoor spot with a water source and a drained, easy-clean surface where you can rinse off dogs before they come inside. We build them near garages, side yards or patios.
Can landscape design be combined with a patio or pergola?
Yes, and that is usually the best approach. Planning landscape and hardscape together gives a cohesive look and makes sure grading and drainage work for the whole yard.
Other ways Apex can help
Excavation & Land Clearing
Lot clearing, grading, trenching, driveway prep and earthmoving for new builds, additions and overgrown Naples properties.
- Residential site work and pad prep
- Tree and vegetation removal
- Rough and finish grading
Drainage Solutions
French drains, swales, regrading and downspout extensions that stop standing water and protect your foundation and hardscapes.
- Surface water management
- Yard drainage improvements
- Swales and drainage channels
Outdoor Living & Hardscapes
Paver patios, pergolas and shade structures, outdoor kitchens and fire pit areas planned as one custom backyard layout.
- Patios and entertaining areas
- Paver and hardscape installation
- Pergolas and shade structures
Serving Naples, Golden Gate, Bonita Springs, Marco Island, Estero, Lehigh Acres, Alva, Fort Myers, Cape Coral.
Talk to Apex about landscape design & recreation
Share a few details and photos of your property and we will set up a site visit in Naples or nearby.