Pre-Consultation Design Questionnaire - Robinson Landscape Design


Initial On-site Consultation We'll review the site together to begin to determine its advantages and limitations. We will discuss your needs, wants, and ideas so I can develop of sense of your personal style and decide how we can best work together. We will get the most out our time if you consider a few questions beforehand. The following questionnaire is designed to encourage you to reflect a bit and to foster discussion among all those involved in decision-making. Your answers allow me to learn about your landscape and your preferences. I hope you find the process of completing it enjoyable and informative – if some of the questions do not apply, by all means omit them. I look forward to meeting with you. Rebecca Robinson *What do you like most about your garden right now? What do you like least?* DESIGN FUNCTIONS *Please check each function that will apply to your use of the garden space.* Outdoor Dining? How many people? Indoor/Outdoor Entertaining How many people? Children? What ages? Pets? What kind? *How do you wish to use your outdoor spaces? (strolling, lounging, sports, children’s play?)* *Any special interests or hobbies the garden should accommodate?* *How would you like to feel in your garden?* *Are there any areas in which you’d like to increase your garden privacy or screen views?* *Are there views you’d like to enhance?* Is there a particular time of year you’d like to highlight your garden? (an annual summer gathering, love of fall colors or spring bulbs...) VITAL STATISTICS Do you consider your home to be a permanent residence or an interim home? How long do you plan to be there? *What is the style and age of your home?* *Describe any distinct drainage patterns or problems.* *Do you have measurements of design areas? Plot plans or surveys?* *Are there existing features that you would like to remove?* *Are there features that you wish to renovate or paint?* DESIGN THEME *What kind of theme or feeling do you prefer? Please select one or more.* Asian - strong symbolism, simplicity, use of stone elements, sand or gravel English - colorful, mixed borders, perennials, topiary, eclectic, naturalistic Northwest - asymmetrical, 12-month interest, native plants, mixed woody and perennial plantings Minimalist/Modern - single specimen plant, mass plantings, simple Formal - symmetry, clipped hedges, lawns, seasonal container plantings Tropical - bold foliage, brilliant color, tropical plantings Wildlife - attracts birds, wildlife; native plants MOTIF *Select the shapes that you prefer* Curves Rectangles Rustic Linear Natural Tiered/stepped Oval Geometric Formal Informal Circles Squares BUILDING MATERIALS *Check all that appeal to you as possibilities:* Flagstone Slate Brick Mortared Paving Rock Concrete Copper Wood Bark Boulders Gravel Marble Steel Wrought Iron Sand Set Paving UTILITY STRUCTURES *Check all features that you need or would like to include:* UtilityPaths Garbage/Recycling storage Compost area Firewood storage Maintenance shed Potting shed Pet runs Laundry/air drying Fence Others: LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES *Check all features that you would like to include:* Decks Patios LandscapePaths Trellis Benches Play structures Pool Sculpture Picnic table Sports Court Jacuzzi Hot tub Gazebo Pergola Retaining Wall Barbecue Planters Arbor Sauna Steps Water feature Privacy Panel Greenhouse Gate Are there any special accessories you desire in the landscape? (Sculpture, whimsical garden art, bird feeders, baths or houses...) LIGHTING Low voltage (12v) Line voltage (110 v) INSTALLATION, CARE AND MAINTENANCE *How much time will be spent on maintenance each week by family members?* *Do you employ a gardening service?* Do you want an immediate landscape or are you willing to watch it grow and develop over time? *Will you hire someone to install the landscape or do it yourself?* BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS *Please circle the budget figure that is closest to what you are willing to spend:* Under $5000 $20,000 - $50,000 $5000 - $10,000 Over $50,000 $10,000 - $20,000 *Other, please explain:* *Does your budget allow for complete renovation immediately or adaptation of the plan in stages? Please explain:* IRRIGATION *Once a landscape design has been installed, even with drought-tolerant plants, the vegetation needs to be watered consistently for two years. What is your current form of irrigation?* *A programmed sprinkler and/or drip system can cut maintenance time considerably. Will you wish to add or retrofit an irrigation system?* PLANTSCAPE The plants that you select for your garden can provide many things. Take a moment and consider the goals listed below. *Place a check by each goal that you would like to achieve through your plants:* low maintenance, drought tolerant landscape make a statement or provide an image: what would that be? create a sanctuary or a place for solitude organically grow edible vegetables and/or herbs attract wildlife noise/wind reduction provide cut flowers provide for exercise or therapy create privacy *What kind of landscape environment did you grow up in? Are there outdoor spaces that you have fond memories of?* *What plants are you particularly fond of?* *Are there plants that you dislike or are allergic to?* *What colors would you like to have around you in your garden?* *Are you interested in specialty garden areas, i.e. vegetables, roses or herbs?* *Would you like these integrated or in separate areas of your landscape?* *When will you be using your garden?* early morning mid-morning noon mid-afternoon early evening after dark week days weekends Please check one: Lawn is an important part of my garden. A well-maintained lawn is nice but I can’t/don’t want to take care of it. I dislike lawn. Please check one: I will garden organically. I appreciate the concept of organic gardening and don't know how to do it. I understand Integrated Pest Management (IPM). I will use chemicals. Client Address City, State, ZIP Phone (day) (eve.) 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