Email Address
Home Phone Cell Office
Project Address City State Zip Code
Development, if applicable
Please check activities and family members that the exterior design should accommodate.
Spouse/Partner
Children How many? What ages?
Other family members
Pets How many? What kind?
Outdoor dining How many people? How often? Indoor/outdoor entertaining? How many people? How often?
Reading
Playing/listening to music
Sports
Games
Hobbies
Gardening
Other Please describe
Please check all that apply.
Relaxing
Secret/private
Social
Energizing
Uplifting
Spiritual
Nourishing
Soothing
Open
Exciting
Serene
Playful
Sheltered
Do you consider your home to be permanent residence?
interim home?
What is the age and style of your home?
Does your landscape face North South East West
Does the garden get sunlight between 9am - noon noon - 3pm after 3pm
Do you have plot plans or surveys?
Describe your property’s topography.
Are there existing underground utilities, irrigation or drainage systems? Yes No
How would you describe the character of your site?
Are there existing features you would like to remove?
Are there features that you wish to renovate and keep?
Are you or your neighbors planning any major construction?
DESIGN THEMES. What are your preferences? Please check one or more.
Asian (symbolism, simplicity, more green than flower colors, use of stone)
California (native plants, 12-month interest, Mediterranean feeling)
Contemporary (dramatic foliage, strong color contrasts, mass plantings)
Country (colorful mixed borders, perennials, winding paths, eclectic)
Formal (symmetry, clipped hedges, topiary, classical architecture)
Tropical (hot strong colors, bold foliage, jungle-like abundance)
Other (please describe)
DESIGN FORMS. Please check the shapes and styles you prefer.
Curves
Rectangles
Formal
Informal
Rustic
Raised beds
Tiers/steps
Hidden
Sunken
BUILDING MATERIALS. Please check all that appeal to you.
Concrete
Flagstone
Gravel
Slate
Marble, limestone
Rocks, boulders
Brick
Wood
Bark
Copper
Steel
Wrought Iron
Glass
UTILITY STRUCTURES/AREAS. Please check features you would like to include.
Paths
Fences/Gates
Pet run
Maintenance Shed
Compost area
Potting area
Firewood Storage
Extra parking
Garbage/Recycling storage
Bike/Toy storage
LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES. Please check features you would like to include.
Deck
Patio/Terrace
Gazebo
Pergola
Swimming Pool
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Sauna
Water feature
Sculpture
Paths/Steps
Retaining wall
Outdoor kitchen
Fireplace/firepit
Lighting
Greenhouse
Child’s play area
Sports court
Grow edibles
Create a sanctuary space
Attract wildlife
Reduce wind
Add fragrance
Add texture
Add soft sounds
Reduce undesirable noise
Provide cut flowers
Provide for exercise
Create privacy
Low maintenance
Low water use
Are there plants you are particularly fond of?
Are there plants that you dislike or are allergic to?
What colors would you like to have around you in your garden?
Do you wish to have a lawn? For what purpose(s)? How large?
Which is your favorite season? Spring Early Summer Late Summer Fall Winter
When will you be using your garden? early morning mid-morning noon mid-afternoon early evening evening or nighttime weekdays weekends
How much time will family members spend on maintenance each week, if any?
Do you or will you employ a gardening service? yes no
Do you want an immediate landscape or will you install it in phases?
Will you hire a professional to install the landscape or will you do it yourself?
Please check the budget figure that is closest to what you would like to invest in your landscape design and installation:
Under $5,000
$5,000 to $10,000
$10,000 to $25,000
$25,000 to $50,000
$50,000 to $75,000
$75,000 to $100,000
$100,000 to $150,000
$150,000 to $200,000
Over $200,000
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