The purpose of this questionnaire is to effectively meld form and function. Your assessment here will help your decision making down the road. Use the questionnaire to help recognize your wants and needs, but to also recognize your site specific conditions before delving into the process.
Is the land in question a commercial, residential, or income property? What is the age and style of the permanent structure on the property? Is your landscape North, South, East, or West facing? From what time till what time does this space receive sunlight? Are there any drainage issues on the property? Do you know where all of your underground utilities, irrigation and drainage systems are located? Are there existing features you would like to remove; to renovate; to keep?
Check and answer all the selections that your design should take into account.
__ Children. How many?_____ Ages? __________________________ __ Pets. How many? _______ __ Outdoor Dining. How many people? ______ Frequency? ____________ __ Reading? __ Sports. List here. ________________________________________ __ Hobbies. List here. _______________________________________ __ Gardening. __ Other: ________________________________________________
Check and answer all the selections that your design should take into account.
__ Zen (Careful design arranging rocks, water, and pruned trees to symbolize a larger landscape) __ Contemporary (Mass plantings, color, and low maintanence; most emphasis on hardscape) __ Modern (Streamlined design that typically focuses more on architecture than greenery) __ Formal (Symmetrical designs leading visitors inward with the use of water features & statuary) __ Medditerrean (Includes many fragrant herbs and citrus; typically drought tolerant) __ Country (Colorful perennials bordering winding paths; oftentimes whimsical) __ Tropical (Exotic, water loving gardens that uses palms, etc. –requires much maintanence) __ Other: __________________________________________________
__ Concrete __ Gravel __ Slate __ Flagstone __ Limestone __ Limestone __ Brick __ Paver __ Wood __ Composite Wood __ Wrought Iron __ Steel __ Boulders __ Copper __ River Rock __ Other: _________________________________________________
__ Pet run __ Tool Shed __ Fence/Gate __ Firewood Storage __ Compost Area __ Bike/Toy Storage __ Garbage Area __ Deck __ Patio/Terrace __ Gazebo __ Pergola __ Sauna __ Swimming Pool __ Hot Tub __ Water Feature __ Sculpture __ Fireplace __ Fire Pit __ Outdoor Lighting __ Sportscourt __ Kids Play House __ Other: _________________________________________________
Check and answer all the selections that your design should take into account. __ Edible Plants __ Attract Buterflies __ Attract Birds __ Add Fragrance __ Cutting Flowers __ Drought Tolerant __ Preferred Color Palette: _____________________________________ __ Plants you would like to omit: _________________________________ __ Other: _________________________________________________
Check and answer all the selections that your design should take into account. How much time do you hope to spend on landscape maintenance weekly? Are you planning on hiring a landscape maintenance company? Do you plan on immediately installing your landscape or installing your design in phases (for budgetary purposes)? Will you hire a professional to install your landscape or do it yourself?
Select the budget closest to your expected landscape investment.
__ $5,000 to $10,000 __ $75,000 to $100,000
__ $10,000 to $20,000 __ $100,000 to $150,000
__ $25,000 to $50,000 __ $150,000 to $200,000
__ $50,000 to $75,000 __ Over $200,000
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