1 - General Style
- Do you prefer ‘formal’ regulated gardens, emphasising ordered geometric shapes,
or do you prefer ‘informal’ ‘cottage type’ gardens featuring more natural and rustic characteristics?
- In all gardens there will inevitably be some mixture of both these characteristics, but which style would you prefer to see emphasised?
- Are there any other styles of gardens you admire, such as; French, Japanese, Mediterranean, Arabian, Woodland or Tropical?
2 -Practical Requirements
- Parking, garages, and access
- Other storage needs
- Access routes to house and services
- Any good views to be enhanced, or bad views to be screened
- Common direction of winds - Any windbreaks required
- Compost area
- Refuse bin store
- Drying facilities
- Irrigation systems
- Provision for pets
- Provision for birds and/or other wildlife
3 - Uses of Garden
- For how many people?
- Required Terrace(s) or Patios
- Barbecue facilities (and/or Fire-pit)
- Built in seating
- Other seating areas away from the main terrace (sun or shade?)
- Preferences for desired construction materials
- Lawns
- Vegetable or herb areas
- Children’s play area - (Ages?)
- Do you have an particular hobbies which would involve the garden
4 - Overview
- Type and age of building
- Any proposed extensions or alterations to the property
- What are your general likes and dislikes
- How much interest do you have in gardening / and how much time do you have available
- Do you have a Budget in mind.
5 - New Structures
- Pergolas, Arches or Arbours
- Gazebo's and Garden rooms
- Statues and Follies
- Green houses
- Sheds
- Water features
- What are your preferred boundary styles? ie - hedges, types of fences etc.
6 - Plants
- Plants to retained in-situ or moved to new locations
- Flower colour preferences
- Any general likes or dislikes in plant characteristics or species
7 - Any New Lighting
- To illuminate specific areas or features
- Seating areas
- Access routes