In order to design a successful garden, you, the client needs to step back from what you want to
see, and think about the individual needs of you and your family. Think about how you use your
garden and how you envision using it. Do you need a safe place for children to play, a dining
area for 2 or 20, a spot to read, relax, or soak up the sun? How about a place to stow the
lawnmower and the garbage bins? And have you thought about your constraints? Do you have
excessive sun or lots of shade? How about a dog that digs (or lifts his leg)?

Another thing to remember is, that like your home, your garden will need constant
maintenance... leaves fall, weeds grow, irrigation nozzles plug up, shrubs need shaping, roses
need dead-heading, and lawns need mowing.

In a good design form follows function. That means, first we must take into account your needs
and constraints, then we can tie them all together and make a garden that both looks great and
works for you!

So remember, as you ogle over those garden books, a successful garden begins with a plan
designed around your individual needs as well as your individual taste, and remember, a design
doesn’t come with a full time gardener....

This questionnaire will help you focus on your needs and your desires as well as the practical
sense of keeping your garden from getting out of hand. It will also enable me to design a garden
that is right for you.

Please answer all questions that apply.