Questionnaire

This questionnaire is used to help us determine how to create the most enjoyable outdoor living spaces designed to your specific needs and desires.

Let’s start with your goals. What do you want the space to do for you? What purposes should it accomplish? Below are some goals that we can accomplish using a variety of elements in the landscape. Please rate the importance that each idea has to you.

1=Not Important
2=Somewhat Important		 3=Important
4=Very Important 		5= Must Have


Privacy
1 2 3 4 5
Attract Birds
1 2 3 4 5
Attract Butterflies
1 2 3 4 5
Provide Shade
1 2 3 4 5
Energy Savings
1 2 3 4 5
Security
1 2 3 4 5
Screen Views
1 2 3 4 5
Sound Barrier
1 2 3 4 5
Enclose Pets
1 2 3 4 5
Enclose Children
1 2 3 4 5
Extended Daily Use
1 2 3 4 5
Extended Seasonal Use
1 2 3 4 5

Next let’s look at some elements we can use to achieve our goals. These items are not merely functional, but are also designed to create a feeling, frame a view, and many other purposes. Please rate your interest in each element listed below.

1=Not Important
2=Somewhat Important		 3=Important
4=Very Important 		5= Must Have

Patios
1 2 3 4 5
Deck
1 2 3 4 5
Pergola
1 2 3 4 5
Gazebo
1 2 3 4 5
Arbor
1 2 3 4 5
Benches
1 2 3 4 5
Walkways
1 2 3 4 5
Stairways
1 2 3 4 5
Retaining Walls
1 2 3 4 5
Free-standing Walls
1 2 3 4 5
Built-in Grill/Outdoor Kitchen
1 2 3 4 5
Outdoor Theater Concepts
1 2 3 4 5
Fire Pit
1 2 3 4 5
Outdoor Fire Place
1 2 3 4 5
Play Structures
1 2 3 4 5
Tree House/Play House
1 2 3 4 5
Dog Kennel
1 2 3 4 5
Underground Fence
1 2 3 4 5
Pool
1 2 3 4 5
Hot Tub
1 2 3 4 5
Watergardens
1 2 3 4 5
Stream
1 2 3 4 5
Pondless Waterfall
1 2 3 4 5
Fountain
1 2 3 4 5
Dry Creek Bed
1 2 3 4 5
Birdbath, Birdfeeder
1 2 3 4 5
Sculptures/Art
1 2 3 4 5
Perennial Gardens
1 2 3 4 5
Shade Trees
1 2 3 4 5
Flowering Trees
1 2 3 4 5
Evergreen Trees
1 2 3 4 5
Vegetable Garden
1 2 3 4 5
Wildflower Meadows
1 2 3 4 5
Sod
1 2 3 4 5
Hydroseed
1 2 3 4 5
Putting Green
1 2 3 4 5
Outdoor Lighting
1 2 3 4 5
Underground Irrigation
1 2 3 4 5
Drainage
1 2 3 4 5
   
Other

Here are a few more questions to consider

Do you have a favorite vacation destination, and what do you like about it?
Do you have some favorite plants you would like incorporated?
Do you have plants that you prefer not to use?

Do you have any favorite colors or color schemes to consider?

Do you have colors we should avoid?

Describe what you would like to use the spaces for.

Do you intend to entertain guests, and how many should we plan for?
What type of entertaining do you plan to do (campfire vs. cocktail party)?

Do you have any concerns about having your home landscaped?

If you had a previous landscape, what did you like about it?

What didn't you like about it?

If you have used a landscape design/build firm before, what did you like about the experience?

What didn't you like about it?

Do you often travel during a certain time of year?  And for how long?

As you look at other landscapes, gardens, and entertaining areas (including photos in books and magazines), what appeals to you?

What don't you like about certain landscapes you have seen?

Do you have a decorating or architectural theme in your home that we could incorporate into the outdoors?  This could be arched windows and doors, colors, stone fireplace, etc.

Do you desire to provide maintenance for your new landscape?
How much would be an enjoyable amount?

Would you like to do this project in multiple phases?

How much do you expect to invest in the first phase and/or complete project?

What is most important to you as you look forward to the design process and the final project?