Questionnaire Pre-visit for Garden Design Services

Thank you for appointing me to design your garden. The journey starts with establishing a clear brief from you; things you love, things you need and how you’d like to use your garden.

Please complete the following questionnaire, as much as you can. From the information you provide, your personal garden brief will evolve and will help me tailor the design to you.

Thank you.

Your Name(s) - please include your name and any partner's name who will be involved in the project.

Your Email

Project Location

Project Post Code

Your Telephone Number

Why is now a good time for you to have your garden designed?

Your existing garden - on a scale of 1 - 10, how inviting is it? (with 1 being uninviting and 10 being highly inviting and welcoming):

How do you plan to use your garden?

Who will use the garden? (Adults, children, pets...)

How many people are likely to sit out in the garden fairly regularly?

How many people would you like to entertain outside from time to time?

Other styles you enjoy...

Any additional comments about features on your wishlist?

Proportions - As a guide, what proportions of the following would you like? Lawn / plants / paving

Are there any screening or privacy requirements??

Yes No

Please provide any useful information regarding screening or privacy...

Any other materials you would like to consider?

Lighting - Areas to consider lighting. These can be functional for security/safety and/or aesthetic (to be discussed)

Seating areas Access areas eg. paths etc. Steps Uplighting features eg. specimen tree/s, water feature etc.

Which seasons of interest are you particularly wanting?

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Are there any plants that you particularly DISLIKE?

Are there any plants that you particularly MUST have?

Is there anything else I should consider regarding colours?

Are any of the following planting ideas of interest to you?

Wildflower meadow Naturalising bulbs in grass Other

Please tell us about any other planting ideas or styles you are interested in...

Aftercare: will you have a gardener to maintain the new garden?

Are there any views to retain, frame or screen?

Yes No

Please provide any useful information regarding views...

Soil – are there any particular observations you’ve noted?

Climate - are there any particular observations you’ve noted?

Drainage - Do you have any drainage issues?

Levels – does your garden have level changes? Tick any that apply.

Slopes Steps Ramps Raised beds

How well do these levels work for you? Are you looking to create a useable level area?

Condition of existing Boundaries & Divisions. Add any comments as required.

Walls

Fences

Hedges

Condition of existing access routes. Add comments as required.

Gates

Patio Doors

Are there any other comments about storage and access?

Are there any planning factors to take into account?

Conservation Area Tree Preservation Orders Listed Buildings Other

If you ticked 'other' please provide more detail here.

Other details...

Are you or your neighbours planning any house remodelling now or in the future which will affect your garden?

What is your investment figure for the project? With 10+ years experience of designing gardens and based on current costs, the build of a designed garden tends to start from £35k):

In terms of how you value of your planned garden transformation, on a scale of 0-10 how important is the following to you?

Are you willing to phase the build to achieve your dream garden?

Yes No Other

If you selected 'Other' please provide more details below

Add any relevant build information here...

Is there anything else I should know about your garden and the redesign?