Garden design checklist Great gardens don’t normally happen by accident, the most successful have been very

carefully considered and are not only beautiful but tailor made for the people who use

them.

What are the benefits of designing a garden? The design process itself enables individual, practical and imaginative ideas to evolve.

Each of these can be visualised and carefully considered before larger sums of money

are invested.

A plan will enable the garden to be built in phases if required and is likely to save you

money by minimising waste.

Garden plans provide the option to obtain like for like quotes from Landscape

Contractors ( or to build the garden yourself)

Design Questionnaire This questionnaire will help you to clarify your requirements, your likes and dislikes and the

extent of the project you wish to undertake.

BACKGROUND 1. How long are you intending to stay in the house?

2. Will any future building work affect the garden?

3. Who will use the garden?

4. Which rooms of the house are used to access the garden most often?

5. In which areas would you be most likely to sit, when and why?

6. Other than sitting out how else will the garden be used?

7. Is the property within a conservation area and/or do any trees have preservation

orders?

8. Is the property a listed building?

PROBLEM AREAS 9. Are there any areas that remain wet or waterlogged?

10. Do any areas require screening?

What do you dislike most about the existing garden?

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REQUIREMENTS

11. Would you like to use the garden for entertaining?

12. If so, how many people would you like to seat?

13. Do you require any storage areas or garden buildings?

14. Will an area for compost or burning be required?

15. Will an area for clothes drying be required?

16. Is wheelchair/pushchair access required?

17. Do you wish to increase or decrease the following?

a. Lawn areas

b. Planting areas

c. Paving areas

18. Do you wish to construct the garden yourself or with professional help?

19. Decide on the maximum construction budget you are considering. If you are

considering implementation in phases please indicate below.

a. We are likely to implement in phases ( )

b. Less than £5000 ( )

c. Between £5 and £10000 ( )

d. Between £10 and £ 20000 ( )

e. Between £20 and £ 50000 ( )

f. Other ( )

PERSONAL PREFERENCES 20. Would you like to include any of the following features?

a. Water feature/pond/pool

b. Rockery or Gravel areas

c. Pergola /arbour

d. Shed /summerhouse/ greenhouse

e. Swimming pool/Tennis court

f. Patio/terracing/ decking

g. Driveway

h. Access paths

i. Fencing/boundary hedging

j. Trees

k. Herbs

l. Area for vegetables/soft fruit

m. Shrub/ herbaceous borders

n. Irrigation

o. Lighting

p. Children’s play items

q. Low maintenance

21. What do you most like about the existing garden?

22. Are there any particular garden styles or themes that interest you ie contemporary or

traditional?

23. Have you any favourite plants or trees and any preferences to flower colour?

24. List which existing features in the garden are to be retained

SUMMARY Summarise in general terms and with some consideration to priority what you are hoping

your new garden will achieve.

If you need further assistance our principal services are;

Garden design

Hard and soft landscaping

Grounds maintenance

Tree surgery

Big Plant Nursery

The vast majority of our work is carried out by our own experienced staff specialising in the

areas indicated above and managed directly by one of the directors in the Company.

Our aim is to offer you quality, value and the best possible service.

If you have a particular piece of work or project in mind, please do not hesitate to contact

us on the number below or visit our web site at www.creative-landscape.co.uk

We would be delighted to offer our advice and provide any estimates you may need.