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GARDEN USAGE:
Who will use the garden?
Adults / Children / Pets
Aspect?
Where is evening sun?
Where are particular shadows?
What is your preference?
Function (tick as appropriate)
| Outside room/terrace | Entertainment (no. of people) | |||
| Barbeque | Relaxation | |||
| Sport/Recreation | Children’s play area | |||
| Seating | Pergola / Arbour | |||
| Compost Heap | Food Production | |||
| Encouraging wildlife | Other |
MAINTENANCE:
Who will maintain the Garden?
/ How much time do you have?
GARDEN STYLE:
PLANTING STYLE:
| Architectural | Soft Country Garden | |||
| Woodland | Garvel / Dry | |||
| Neat and Tidy |
COLOUR
| Monochromatic | Busy | |||
| Hot | Cold |
Flowers:
| Blues | Yellows | |||
| Whites | Mauves/Purples | |||
| Reds | Pinks | |||
Foliage:
LIKES AND DISLIKES
| Water plants | Spiky plants | |||
| Conifers | Bulbs | |||
| Others |
| Wood | Metal | |||
| Glass | Concrete | |||
| Brick | Stone |
WATER:
| Safe overflowing pot | Bubble feature | |||
| Pond | Sculpture | |||
| Monolith | Fountain |
LIGHTING:
| Uplighting | Ambient lighting | |||
| Spot lighting focal points | Mood lighting | |||
| Security | Water lighting |
| Irrigation system | Incinerator / Bonfire / Fire pit | |||
| Dustbin Area | Washing line / Rotary | |||
| Oil / Coal / Wood Storage | Shed / Tools Storage |
Your Site Conditions
House:
Damp Proof Course, how high is it? will it need special treatment?
Windows, How high are sills? What rooms do they belong to?
Doors
– what direction do they open?
Services – Water, sewage, downpipes, outside taps, gas, electric, telephone, other cables, All inspection covers
Outbuildings – Sheds, greenhouses, Summerhouse – position, dimensions, are they staying?
Water – Ponds, streams, lakes, bogs, What is the depth and dimensions?
Other structures and Features –
| Washing line | |
| Bins | |
| Play equipment | |
| Pergola/Arbour, Obelisks | |
| Swimming pool | |
| Tennis court | |
| Compost/waste area |
Notes:
Boundaries – mark on drawing how high and any significant views, what is their state of repair?
Notes:
Existing Hard Landscaping – Paths, patios, walls, what is to stay, what materials could be recycled?
Existing soft Landscaping / Plant inventory?
Identify all existing plants including their height, spread and for trees their clear stem height. Client should be involved in what they particularly wish to stay. Mark on plan.
Soil Analysis
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| PH | |
| Solutions |
North Direction to be marked on Plan, including shady spots, frost pockets, prevailing wind and sheltered spots
Views
Good
Bad
Other – Noise/source, overlooked areas