Village of Estero

Landscaping and lawn care in Estero, FL

Landscape maintenance for Estero's planned communities, commercial centers and homes, with sprinkler service and Florida-friendly planting, from a company based next door in Bonita Springs.

  • CountyLee County, Village of Estero
  • WateringSFWMD year-round rule
  • FertilizerSkip it June 1 to Sept 30
  • SettingEstero River and Estero Bay

Estero, Florida

Landscape maintenance for Estero's communities and corridors

Much of Estero is made up of planned communities along Corkscrew Road, Three Oaks Parkway, Estero Parkway and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway, plus commercial centers on US 41. That means common areas, entrances and streetscapes that boards and managers need kept to one standard, week after week.

Those communities also carry a lot of palms, hedges and irrigation zones. A written scope that spells out pruning cycles, irrigation checks and what is quoted separately makes it easier for a board to compare proposals and hold any contractor to them.

Estero sits on the Estero River and Estero Bay, and the Village asks residents to skip fertilizer during the rainy season. Our programs follow that calendar.

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Local care guide

Watering, fertilizer and planting rules in Estero

The Village of Estero has its own landscape rules. These are the ones that shape maintenance.

  • Estero watering schedule

    The Village applies the South Florida Water Management District year-round landscape irrigation rule through Village Ordinance 2021-05, which assigns watering days by address. Check the current days for your address before resetting a controller. We program controllers to the schedule in force.

    Source: South Florida Water Management District, My Watering Days

  • No fertilizer from June 1 to September 30

    The Village asks property owners not to fertilize between June 1 and September 30 and to keep a 10-foot barrier from water bodies, which protects the Estero River and Estero Bay.

    Source: Village of Estero

  • Tree removal needs a permit

    Estero's Land Development Code requires a tree removal or vegetation permit for many properties. Check with the Village before removing trees, and include any removals in your renovation plan.

    Source: Village of Estero Land Development Code

  • Florida-friendly planting and HOA approval

    Many Estero communities require architectural approval for landscape changes. Plans built on Florida-friendly principles, with plants matched to sun, soil and irrigation, are easier to maintain and usually easier to justify to a review committee.

    Source: UF/IFAS Florida-Friendly Landscaping

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Photography is illustrative of Southwest Florida landscape styles and does not show completed SiteScapes Landcare projects.

FAQ

Estero landscaping questions

Answers for property owners and managers in Estero.

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What are the Estero water restrictions?

Estero follows the South Florida Water Management District year-round irrigation rule through Village Ordinance 2021-05, with watering days assigned by address. During a declared water shortage, stricter limits can apply. Check the District's watering-days page for your address, and we will program your controller to match.

When should I stop fertilizing in Estero?

The Village asks residents not to fertilize between June 1 and September 30, and to keep a 10-foot barrier from water bodies year-round.

Can you help with HOA approval for a new landscape?

Yes. We prepare a planting plan with plant names, sizes and locations that you can submit to your architectural review committee, and we adjust it if the committee asks for changes.

Do you offer sprinkler service in Estero?

Yes. We test zones, repair broken heads, valves and lines, and set controllers to the current watering schedule. Send your symptoms and ZIP code to book an appointment.

Do you maintain community common areas in Estero?

Yes. HOA and condominium associations receive a property walk, a written scope covering entrances, common areas and irrigation, and a named contact for the board or manager.

Discuss a property in Estero.

Tell us about the community or property, and pick a day for a walk with your board or manager.

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