What to Expect when Working with Teresa Watkins
““Teresa came highly recommended from another well respected professional, and she did not disappoint. She was timely, creative, and listened to what I was trying to achieve. I highly recommend Teresa Watkins.” James H., Orlando client. ”
Design Process
Here’s what to expect when working with me.
Contact me! I always respond within 24 hours.
I will set up an appointment so that I can see the property before I can answer your questions.
We’ll get together and walk the property to find out what you’re looking for and agree on working together.
Once I receive your deposit, I’ll take "Before Photographs" — anywhere from 10 - 200 depending on the size of the project, from every angle.
I’ll then send you the landscape consultation notes for review along with a receipt for your deposit.
I’ll create a Pinterest board for you to pin your favorite pictures and sources of inspiration.
Next I’ll design a unique, one-of-a-kind landscape for you with 24" x 36" CAD landscape plans.
We’ll meet to go over the landscape concept for approval or amendments. Usually there are no more than 2 rounds of amendments and I've never had someone say "that's not what we talked about" or "I/We don't like it."
I’ll then finalize the plan to your specifications.
If I am hired to oversee your project, I get bids and approval as necessary from licensed companies/contractors for tear out, docks, fencing, hardscape, irrigation landscaping, lighting, outdoor kitchens, arbors and pergolas.
Then I will tentatively schedule the project according to your needs. My clients are responsible for paying contractors, but I am on site as needed during the project as an intermediary, making sure that contractors are on site and know what to do. I inspect the work, and with plant installations, I am there to place plants, and sometimes move them to a better location. I'm flexible - if something looks better or needs to be turned around, I do it. That's not something landscape maintenance companies usually do or know how to do. They just follow a plan.
After installation, I provide a book with my guidelines, publications of every plant in their landscape, how to take care of them, how to take care of irrigation system, and what to do throughout the year.
Once the project is done, I’m available for questions. You may call, text, or email me any time! I’d also be thrilled to keep working with you. I've been rehired for 2nd and 3rd phases, and hired repeatedly by custom builders for their clients and various members of a client’s family to do their landscapes.
