Elata Natives

Elata Natives is a landscape design company in Fort Myers. The business describes itself as combining seasonal color, perennials, landscaping, and maintenance to create elegant outdoor living spaces that increase home value and beauty.

The company emphasizes attention to detail on every project and begins work with a thorough consultation to understand your goals and needs. Their stated priority is customer satisfaction and ensuring projects are completed according to your preferences.

Florida landscapers may be regulated as contractors under the state's Construction Industry Licensing Board if their scope of work meets the definition of construction work. Before hiring, start by checking whether a landscaper holds a required license. You can verify a contractor's license status through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) license search at https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp. Search by the contractor's name, license number, or city.

Ask your landscaper whether they hold a state license and, if so, what type—certified contractors can work anywhere in Florida, while registered contractors may only work in specific jurisdictions. Confirm their licensing status before signing a contract. The DBPR Construction Industry Licensing Board oversees contractor regulation and licensing; you can file a complaint with them if issues arise after the work is complete.

Landscaping projects in Florida must comply with the Florida Building Code. While many routine landscaping tasks fall outside strict code requirements, larger projects such as hardscaping, irrigation installation, or structural work may be subject to local amendments or code provisions. Ask whether permits will be needed for your specific project and who will handle the permitting process.