CLIENT-SITE ANALYSIS

• What areas on your property bother you the most?
• Do you know the identity of all the plants?
• Have you identified all the microclimates or trouble spots?
• Do you have a budget in mind?
• What timeframe do you have in mind for the project?
• Do you plan on working in your garden yourself, or hiring outside help?
• If deciding on a PLAN- Do you have a copy of a plot map from your builder, realitor, or county that gives specific dimensions and house footprint?

This completed questionnaire, along with information that I obtain from / about the site, will enable me to draw up an analysis diagram, which is the first step in the design program.

Client name:___________________________

Address:________________________________________________________zip

Phone:________________ work #___________E-mail/ Fax___________________

This analysis is designed to give me an overall concept of your property, family lifestyle, and the design elements that need to be considered for the conceptual landscape plan. With the information provided here, and during follow-up conversations, I can tailor the design to your specific needs.

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. List family members and hobbies - interests which might influence property use

2. Are there any allergies or other medical problems/conditions which should be considered?

3. Do you have any pets that might require a special area or run?

4. Do you want or need a fence? Height restrictions?

5. Do you live in a development where there are any covenants I should be aware of?

6. Entryway

• Would you like it open, or more enclosed and private?
• What type of walkway exists? Is it wide enough (welcoming)? Is shape pleasing?
• Do you see the need for other major walkways or paths?
• What paving material (stone, brick, gravel, pavers) do you prefer?

7. Driveway - vehicle access

• Is it adequate in size for the cars in the family?
• Is there adequate parking for guests?

8. Utility

• Where will you place your garbage cans?
• Do you need an outdoor storage shed?
• Woodpile? Compost?
• Future outbuildings (on rural properties)
• greenhouse / barn ?

9. Children's area

• Do you want a specific play surface?
• Do you need room for play equipment?

10. Entertaining - Outdoor living

• Do you entertain large crowds? small? informal? formal?
• Would you like (more) decking or a large patio?
• Permanent outdoor seating?
• How much of this area do you want in the shade, sun ?
• Outdoor cooking area?
• Swimming pool or hot tub?
• Special game area or sport court?
• Outdoor lighting?

11. Edible Gardening-

• Do you want specific areas for vegetables, flowers, herbs, fruit trees?
• Are you opposed to the use of pesticides and chemicals in the garden?

12. Maintenance: How many hours a week are you willing to work on your property?

• Will you be hiring out the maintenance chores?
• irrigation system?

13. Do you have specific plant preferences and colors? (list seperately if necessary)

• Plants or colors to avoid?
• Circle the following that you especially want to include: lawn areas (large or small)?/ground covers / perennial flowers / river rock / graveled areas /edible plants / rose bed / rock garden / ornamental grasses/ fragrant plants

14. Do you want any of the following decorative features / accessories?

• bird attractors / water features / large boulders / gazebo / pergola / arbor /garden sculpture / container plants ( pots) / garden furniture/ other?

15. Circulation: In considering typical outdoor activities of your family, are there areas where you foresee a path, or traffic-tolerant surface needed?

II. SITE- do you have a site map / plot plan? (available from builder or county)

1. Approx. size of property __________________________( provide specific dimensions of property lines if available)

2. Site character (wooded, open meadow, steep, urban lot, rural.....)

3. Problem areas- steep slopes, poor drainage? erosion? shallow soil?

4. Considering your lifestyle, what feeling or mood do you want to establish? ( natural, formal, oriental, English country......)

• Does this tie in with architectural style of house?

5. What are the most frequently used rooms of your house?

• What do you see from their windows?

6. Are there any natural features on the property that you would like to emphasize? or change?

• boulders, woods, stream, slope/ hillside (site contours), view...

7. Where is drain field, or septic tank location? Can you locate the lines?

8. Are there easements or deeded restrictions that you know of?

9.. Does the site pose energy problems?

• elevation, solar orientation
• Prevailing wind direction?

10. Are there areas of micro-climates (total shade, protected or enclosed areas...)? describe locations

11. Are there street lights, noises, or views outside the property that cause problems or need screening attention??

• drainage or traffic patterns that influence site?

12 . Do any existing plants, trees or structures need to be removed or relocated?