Purpose
To be respectful of your time and to make the most out of our meetings, please take 10-15 minutes to fill out our client questionnaire so I can get to know your style preferences, lifestyle, and project.
Background Info
| Client name(s) |
| Project address |
| What is your budget for design work? |
| What is your budget for your landscape installation? |
| What made you decide to work with a designer? |
| Have you worked with a landscape designer before? |
| What is your biggest concern you have working with a landscape designer or contractor? |
| What is your biggest frustration with your landscape? |
| What have you tried so far with landscaping that has not worked for you and your family (on this property or others)? |
| Do you have any questions when it comes to the landscape design process? |
Your exsisting property
| How long do you anticipate being in your current home? |
| What is the biggest challenge you would like solved with your current landscape? |
| What do you like most about the current landscape? |
| What parts of your property are you interested in landscaping? |
| List any features you wish removed: |
| List features you wish to update: |
| Consider the areas of you garden that are viewed from the inside of your house. Which are most important to you? |
| Are there specific features that you wish to see from certain windows? |
| Do you want to screen specific views or sounds with plants or architecture? |
| Are there any drainage problems or standing water? |
| Do you know your soil type? |
| Please check if you have any of the following documents: Site plan Survey Measurements of design areas Previous designs CAD file of property None |
| Please check which one you have: Septic Sewer |
| Please check if you have any of the following: Installed drainage system Irrigation Water well Dry well |
| Please check if you have any of the following: Active homeowners association Known covenants, conditions, & restrictions |
| Please check if your property has or borders any of the following: LakeRiver or creek Wetland Native growth protected area (NGPA) Other environmentally sensitive area |
The functional environment
| How will this garden be used: Outdoor entertaining Relaxing outdoors Sports and recreation Growing edibles For children For pets Other ________________________________________________________ |
| Design mood. Check all that apply: Relaxing Secret/private Whimsical Social Spiritual |
softscape: the planted environment
| Check each that you would like to achieve with plants: Provide a low maintenance, drought tolerant landscape Make a statement Utilize native plants and or enhance a natural feel Create privacy/screen neighbors Reduce wind/noise Grow edibles Provide cut flowers Attract wildlife Deter wildlife |
| List any plants you are particularly fond of: |
| Are there plants you dislike or are allergic to? |
| List any wildlife that you are aware of on your property: |
| List your color preference: |
| Check the seasons you will use your gardens: Spring Summer Winter Fall |
| Check the times of day you will tend to use the garden most: Morning Noon Mid-afternoon Early evening After dark |
| Lawn: Lawn is important to my landscape I can take it or leave it I dislike lawn |
Hardscape: the structual environment
| What are your style preferences. Check all that apply: Asian (strong symbolism, simplistic, use of sand and gravel, stone elements) English (colorful, naturalistic, mixed borders, perennials, topiary, eclectic) Contemporary (single specimen plants, clean lines, mass plantings, simple Natural (Native plant use, pulling in the natural surroundings, natural materials) Formal (symmetrical hedging, formal lawns, seasonal container plantings, traditional) |
| Check the type of shapes and styles you prefer: Curves Geometric Natural Tiered/stepped Formal Informal Rustic Other________________ |
| Check all that apply to you as possible building materials: Bluestone Nature, irregular flagstone Pavers Concrete Loose decorative stone Wood Wood composite Mulch Gravel Steel boulders |
| Check all utility features you would like to include: garbage/recycling area compost area storage shed fence potting shed firewood storage pet area irrigation system outdoor lighting rainwater collection outdoor shower other__________________________________________ |
| Check all the features you currently have and would like to keep: deck patio paths steps seating pots trellis barbeque or kitchen area playground pool planters arbor pergola sports court hot tub gazebo retaining walls water feature fence lighting fireplace/firepit rain garden vegetable garden/edibles garden art |
| What features you would like added to your landscaping: |
| If you have any inspiration boards (i.e. Pinterest, Houzz) list them here or copy and paste links: |
installation
| What is your timeline for completing this project, both the design and the landscape installation? |
| How do you intend to have the landscape installed? (i.e. by yourself or a professional) |
| Will you employ a landscape maintenance service after installation? |
| Approximately how much time are you willing to spend on maintenance each week? Less than an hour 1-3 hours 3-5 hours 5+ hours |
| Healthy soil is vital to the growth and health of your plants. Are you willing to allow for soil amendments in your budget? |
| Do you currently use synthetic fertilizers or pesticides? |
| What will your form of watering be after installation? Hand watering Soaker hoses Manual sprinklers Irrigation system I’m not sure |
lifestyle
| Hobbies, interests & activities: Arts & crafts Astrology Astronomy Biking Bird watching Boating Camping/hiking Car enthusiast Cooking Entertaining Feng shui Fine art Gardening Health and physical fitness Hunting & fishing Meditation Music Outdoor lawn games Photography Reading Spirituality/ religion Spending time with family/children Sports Traveling/vacationing TV & movies Yoga Wine tasting Woodworking Writing Other ________________________________________________________ |
| How many family members live at home? |
| How many and what type of pets will be using the landscape? |
| Are there any other concerns, comments, or things that you can tell us that would help us understand your needs and desires for your landscape? |
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