Landscaping Checklist                         

 

How do you plan to use your outdoor living space?_____________________________________________________________________

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As curb appeal and enjoying the beautiful views from the inside looking out?
          or
By spending time outside in the landscaped areas?

Do you have any plants you wish to include? __________________________________________________________________________

Do you have a preference in the colors or fragrances?__________________________________________________________________

   
Who will be using the yard and what will they do there?____________
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entertaining         including cooking?
retreat 
children's play area       pet play area   

Do you have any favorite landscape themes?
tropical       english garden       traditional       native      xeriscaped
Would you like to incorporate a specialty garden?
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flower garden    butterfly garden    edible garden    herb garden   water garden 

Do you have a particular area in your yard that you feel you'd like a landscaping focus?____________________________________

Do you want a complete landscape  make over? _______________________________________________________________________

What is your budget?_____________________________________________

How much time do you want to spend on upkeep?_____________________________________________________________________

How much emphasis do you want on "growing green" . . . preserving water, shading from the sun, native whenever possible?

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Do you wish to incorporate a particular landscape feature such as gazebo, pergola, decks, fencing, walks, lighting, water or 

stonework in your design?___________________________________________________________________________________________

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* Please feel free to share pictures of gardens and plants you've found you like or dislike.