
Who Are We?
Redefining Traditional Landscaping with Environmental Stewardship
Welcome to Ecovision, where sustainability meets beauty in every landscape we design and craft.
Founded in 2020 by husband and wife duo, Tim and Lindsay Watkins, Ecovision is a family-owned and operated business deeply rooted in Southwest Florida's landscape.
We take immense pride in our commitment to preserving the natural splendor of our beloved community.
At Ecovision, we understand the profound connection between people and their outdoor spaces.
That's why we're dedicated to co-creating landscapes that tell a story—a narrative of connection, stewardship, and respect for the land. With decades of experience and a team of passionate professionals, we champion agroforestry and horticultural innovation in every project we undertake. Our expertise goes beyond mere landscaping; it's about fostering ecological resilience, conserving water, and nurturing biodiversity.
What sets Ecovision apart is our unwavering dedication to personalized service and superior craftsmanship.
From the initial consultation to the final installation, we prioritize clear communication, transparency, and integrity, ensuring that every step of the process is seamless and stress-free.
Join us on this journey toward a greener, more vibrant future—one landscape at a time. Together, let's create outdoor spaces that not only enhance the beauty of our surroundings but also enrich the lives of all who inhabit them.
Welcome to Ecovision, where sustainability blooms and dreams take root.
The Ecovision Approach
Our Philosophy of Landscape Design, Installation, and Care
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Interactive Design Process
Creating an edible oasis is effortless with an Ecovision plan.
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Eco-Friendly Designs
Our staff is trained and certified in a diversity of sustainable practices including agroforestry, permaculture, and Florida-Friendly Landscape Design Principles. This background provides a solid foundation for designs that are innovative, productive and ecologically sound.
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Plant Diversity
We value plant diversity and incorporate native species into our designs. We do this to encourage beneficial plant relationships and the formation of an ecologically healthy plant community. A diverse and stable plant community will better resist environmental stress and be more resilient to storms and surge events. Greater plant diversity also leads to more variety of fruits, berries, and other edibles that are available to you and local wildlife, birds, butterflies and insect pollinators.
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Resilience
We know that events such as hurricanes, floods, drought and even freeze or frost are a reality in southwest Florida. These all have significant impacts on our landscapes and lives. We take extra care in our designs and installation to mitigate the impact of these kinds of severe weather. Appropriate plant selection, planting windbreaks, modifying drainage or planting on mounds and berms are all part of reducing the damaging effects of these events.
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Plant Selection
Our highest priority is to carefully select plants that are appropriate for the site conditions and climate. We utilize well-adapted edible plants as well as natives because they are proven to be more resilient to the stresses and challenges of our southwest Florida conditions. Our team hand selects high quality plant material for your landscape to ensure that the plants establish quickly and flourish.
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Companion Planting
We combine plants into mutually beneficial planting arrangements using various support and aromatic plants as companion plants for long term fruit trees. Native wildflowers and other pollinator plants also support young trees by encouraging beneficial insects and improving fruit production.
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Soil Health
Building soil health is a top priority in all of our installations. We encourage the development of beneficial soil microbial life through the generous application of high quality compost, incorporating biochar and inoculating the soil with beneficial soil microorganisms. A strong community of soil microbes is the foundation for a healthy landscape. We strive to improve your soil because we know that this will ultimately help your landscape thrive long term.
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Smart Irrigation
We utilize highly efficient irrigation practices for our landscapes, using both drip and micro irrigation techniques. This approach delivers water to the root system of your plants with minimal loss to evaporation, while not watering paths or unplanted areas which just results in more weed growth.
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Sustainable Mulch
We recommend heavy mulching with a melaleuca based mulch product to reduce the use of Cypress-based mulch in landscapes. We value the importance of cypress trees in our natural ecosystems and want to promote conservation of these beautiful trees. Melaleuca is an invasive tree that has negative impacts on our southwest Florida ecology, so we are glad that these trees can be removed to provide a high quality mulch product.
Timothy Watkins
AGROFORESTER | LEAD DESIGNER & OWNER
With over 20 years of experience in Florida's landscape industry, Tim is a seasoned professional known for his expertise in agroforestry, tropical fruits, nursery management, and plant propagation. His journey began at ECHO Global Farm in 2001, where he gained invaluable insights into sustainable farming practices. Tim has held key positions, including Nursery Manager, overseeing diverse agricultural operations such as the Seed Bank, Global Farm, Propagation Nursery, and Appropriate Technology areas. His extensive background also includes managing the Centre d'Agroforesterie project in the Central African Republic, where he led efforts to promote sustainable farming methods and fruit tree cultivation among indigenous farmers, showcasing his global understanding of agroforestry principles. With a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from Bethel University and a Master’s of Science in Natural Resources with a specialization in Agroforestry from the University of Missouri, Tim is dedicated to delivering expertise and fostering sustainable solutions in landscape design services.
Lindsay Watkins
HORTICULTURIST | PROJECT SUPPORT
Lindsay Watkins, a passionate horticulturist and co-owner of Ecovision, brings over 20 years of invaluable experience to the forefront of sustainable landscaping. With a rich background that includes managing the seed bank at ECHO Global Farm, located in N. Fort Myers, Lindsay has honed her expertise in cultivating tropical landscapes under adverse conditions, ensuring their resilience and vitality. Her dedication to environmental stewardship and her commitment to excellence shine through in every project she supports, making her an invaluable asset to the Ecovision team.
Ready to find out more?
Contact Ecovision for edible and ecological landscaping projects of any size. We specialize in designing and installing ecologically-focused landscapes for property owners located in Southwest Florida.