When the sun goes down, a lot of beautiful yards in and around Fort Myers, FL, simply disappear into the dark, and all that work you put into your outdoor space goes unseen for half the day. Great Scapes Landscaping & Lighting takes care of that with custom-designed landscape lighting tailored to how you actually live outdoors, so you can keep enjoying your patio, garden, and pool area well into the evening. We figure out where a soft glow belongs and where a brighter accent makes sense, then put together a setup that turns your property into somewhere you genuinely want to spend your nights.
Based in Fort Myers, FL, Great Scapes Landscaping & Lighting is a local, family-owned landscape lighting designer serving homeowners and businesses across Southwest Florida. Our team designs and installs complete landscape lighting systems that highlight your property's architectural features, such as balconies, decks, and columns, as well as standout outdoor features like fountains, patios, and pool areas. As a full-service landscape lighting company, we handle the entire process in-house, from the initial design through the final fixture, with no subcontracting along the way.
We see it all the time around Southwest Florida. You pour real money into gorgeous landscaping, a roomy patio, maybe a pool that turns heads, and the second the sun drops, all of it vanishes into a black wall.
Most of the time it traces back to how the home was built, with just a porch light and one harsh floodlight, since builders treat outdoor lighting as an upgrade. Those cheap solar stakes from the hardware store don't help much either, fading after a season while the salt air out here chews through them fast.
Sorting it out is easier than folks expect. We start with a walk-around of your property, set up a free nighttime demo so you can see the real look on your home, then handle the full install in-house using marine-grade fixtures built to shrug off Florida's salt and humidity.
The payoff is a yard that finally gets a second shift. Your landscaping keeps earning its keep past sunset, the patio becomes somewhere you'll actually sit on a Tuesday, and the whole place feels safer and more welcoming once it's lit.
Here's an overview of the different ways we can light up your property and what each one brings to the table.
Every yard is shaped differently, so we start by walking your property and getting a feel for how you like to use it. From there, our team maps out a layout that balances mood and function, placing each fixture where it earns its keep. You end up with a plan made for your space rather than a one-size-fits-all kit.
Some of the best features of your property deserve a little spotlight once the sun sets. By aiming exterior lighting at balconies, columns, and decks, we draw the eye toward the details that give your place its character. The effect adds real depth and drama to a façade that would otherwise vanish after dark.
Getting around the yard after dark should feel easy and safe, never like a guessing game. Low, gentle pathway lighting lines your walkways and steps so guests can find their footing without squinting. Beyond the safety angle, those little pools of light give the whole landscape a warm, welcoming look.
Good lighting turns a patio into a spot you'll actually use long after dinner wraps up. We layer in outdoor lighting that's bright enough to keep the conversation going yet soft enough to stay relaxed and cozy.
A glowing pool or fountain quickly becomes the centerpiece of any backyard at night. Thoughtfully placed **landscape lights** trace the edges of the water and catch the movement of a fountain for a look that feels almost resort-like.
Some lighting setups should be ready whenever you need them, without digging through storage bins or untangling cords. With permanent lighting, we can add built-in outdoor LED lighting, roofline lighting, dock lighting, smart controls, color-changing options, and architectural lighting for homes and businesses.
A great holiday lighting display should bring the fun without turning your weekend into a ladder workout. Our team offers custom holiday lighting designs, safe installation, roofline lights, tree and shrub lighting, walkway accents, timers, smart controls, in-season support, takedown, and organized storage options.
Outdoor areas become much more useful when the surface feels finished, level, and ready for daily life. Through paver installation, we create patios, driveways, walkways, pool decks, fire pit areas, seating spaces, custom patterns, repair areas, replacement sections, and backyard gathering spots.
Florida lanais are made for relaxing, but the lighting has to be soft enough to enjoy and bright enough to move around safely. Our lanai lighting includes discreet Nebula or cap-style fixtures that mount to pool cage beams and cast a gentle downward glow around screens, walkways, steps, and pool edges.
Seeing the plan before the work starts can make a big difference, especially when plants, lighting, hardscapes, and layout changes all need to work together. Our landscape design process can include designer input, 2D and 3D render videos, revisions, plant choices, hedge removal planning, and botanical updates.
A tired landscape can make the whole property feel a little flat, even when the home itself looks great. Our landscape installation services cover remodels, rehabs, remulching, re-rocking, plant updates, full design and reinstallation projects, and outdoor refreshes that help everything feel more put together.
Sprinkler problems often show up as dry patches, soggy areas, or plants that clearly aren't thrilled. Our irrigation repair services include troubleshooting, inspections, sprinkler system repair, drainage and oversaturation correction, emergency repairs, and residential or commercial system repairs.
A handful of things keep folks across Southwest Florida picking us for their outdoor lighting, and here's what stands out.
Estimates and consultations won't cost you a dime, and you can even request a lighting demo to see the glow in person before making a decision.
Qualifying landscape installations come with a one-year plant warranty so your new greenery has time to settle in, plus our holiday lighting includes 24/7 seasonal support whenever a quick fix is needed.
Running a family-owned business right here in the community means we stand behind our work and treat every customer like one of our own, long after the project wraps up.
Our installs feature products from S4 Lights, a commercial-grade lighting and décor company known for high-performance LED systems made for holidays, special events, and year-round architectural displays.
Outdoor landscape lighting helps homeowners enjoy patios, pathways, pool areas, gardens, and outdoor seating areas after sunset. In Fort Myers, FL, the right lighting can also highlight tropical plants, architectural details, fountains, decks, and columns while making the property easier to navigate at night.
Most landscape lighting projects take one to a few days, depending on the property's size, the number of fixtures, and the level of design detail. Larger layouts with pathway landscape lighting, patio landscape lighting, pool areas, or multiple outdoor zones may take longer to plan and install properly.
A landscape lighting designer typically plans where lights should go, how bright they should be, and which features should stand out after dark. In Fort Myers, FL, that often means designing around palm trees, lanais, patios, pool decks, walkways, waterfront areas, and Florida weather.
LED landscape lights work well for many Florida homes because they use less energy, last longer, and offer plenty of options for pathways, patios, gardens, and architectural accents. A good outdoor lighting layout usually mixes fixture types so the space feels comfortable, useful, and not too bright.
A landscape lighting company understands fixture placement, wiring, brightness levels, timers, controls, and how to keep the finished setup looking clean. Do-it-yourself lights can help in small areas, but a professional landscape lighting system usually gives the property a more natural look and better long-term performance.
FAQs reviewed by Elijah Rickelman, owner of Great Scapes Landscaping & Lighting, a local* landscape lighting designer*.
Your outdoor space has a gorgeous nighttime version of itself just waiting to show up, and we look forward to helping you meet it.
Business Name: Great Scapes Landscaping & Lighting
Address: Fort Myers, FL 33912
Phone: 239-878-1093
Business Hours:
Mon - Fri: 08:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Sat-Sun: Closed
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1-year plant warranty. Holiday lighting is a 24/7 service