Garden Lights Landscape Design Questionnaire Contact Information:

Name:

Street Address:

City:

Zip Code:

Home Phone:

Daytime Phone:

Cell Phone:

Email Address:

How Did You Hear About Us:

General:

Where are you considering landscaping? (Circle One) Frontyard Backyard Both

Is this a redesign of an existing landscape or new construction? (Circle

One) Redesign New Construction Both

What is the approx. square footage? (If unsure leave blank) Frontyard __________ sq. ft. Backyard __________ sq. ft.

Do you have a plot map of your property? (Circle One)

Yes No

Do you have a typographical map of your property? (Circle One)

Yes No

Number of family members?

Number of children?

Are you considering including play areas? (Circle One)

Yes No

If yes, check those that you may be interested in. ___ Play Structure

___ Play House

___Tricycle Path

___Sand Play Area

Do you have (or plan to have) any pets? (Circle One)

Yes No

If yes, what type of pet(s)?

Do you currently have or will you be considering building a pool now or in the future? (Circle One)

Yes No

Is anyone in your household allergic to bee stings? (Circle One) Yes No

Will you need handicap access? (Circle One) Yes No

What amount of maintenance do you prefer? (Circle One) Low Medium High

Do you plan to maintain your landscape yourself or hire a service? (Circle One) Hire a Service Maintain it Myself

If you plan to use a service, do you already have a reliable maintenance company? (Circle One) Yes No

If you plan to use a service, do you have a monthly budget range in mind? $ __________ per/month

What time of day is your garden exposed to the sun? Frontyard __________ Backyard __________ Sideyard __________

Are there any major elevation changes on your property? (Circle One)

Yes No

Do you have any drainage issues? (Check all that apply)

___ Poor Drainage

___ Excessive Runoff

___ Compacted Soil

___ Steep Slopes

Special Considerations? (Check all that apply)

___ Privacy Issues ___ Windbreak Needed

___ Traffic Noise ___ Too Much Lawn

___ Too Much Shade ___ Not Enough Lawn

___ Not Enough Shade ___ Pest Issues

___ Deer ___ Gophers/Moles

___(Other) Explain:

What time of day are you most likely to be out in your garden?

What is your favorite season? ___ Winter ___ Spring ___ Summer ___ Fall

Do you have any existing vegetation/trees? (Circle One)

Yes No

Please list any plants and/or trees that you plan to keep and their location.

What is your budget range for this project? Frontyard $__________ Backyard $__________ Total $__________

Would you be interested in 6 months same as cash financing? (Circle One)

Yes No

Functionality

How do you plan on using your outdoor living space? (check all that apply)

___ Entertaining ___ Lawn Games

___ Casual Dining ___ Vegetable Garden

___ Play Area ___ Fruit Trees

___ Dog Area ___ Gardening

___ Sitting Area ___ (Other) Explain:

Which elements would you like to incorporate into your landscape? ___ Patio ___ Arbor ___ Green House

___ Pool ___ Rose Garden ___ Stairs/Steps

___ Fence ___ Retaining Wall ___ Deck

___ Patio Cover ___ Vineyard ___ Sitting Area

___ Gazebo ___ Shed ___ In Ground Spa

___ Hot Tub ___ Cutting Garden ___ Trellis

___ Gate ___ Putting Green ___ Walkway

___ Lawn (Sod) ___ (Other) Explain:

Water Features (Check any you are interested in)

___ Fountain ___ Pond

___ Pond with Waterfall ___ Pond with Stream

___ Pond with Fountain ___ Pondless Waterfall

___ (Other) Explain:

Outdoor Cooking Area/Kitchen (Check any you are interested in)

___ Built in BBQ ___ Sink

___ Seating Bar ___ Fridge

___ Fireplace ___ Fire Pit

Lighting (Check all that apply)

___ Frontyard

___ Backyard

___ (Other) Explain:

Design and Planting Preferences: List any favorite plants and trees List any plants and trees you dislike or want to avoid Do you like bright or subdued colors? (Check all that apply)

___ Bright ___ Subdued ___ Both

List any color preferences List any color dislikes The plantscape should provide (Check all that apply)

___ Shade ___ Privacy

___ Fragrance ___ Windbreak

___ Noise Filter ___ Attract Birds/Butterflies

___ (Other) Explain:

The mood of my garden should be (Check all that apply)

___ Relaxing ___ Meditative ___ Natural Looking

___ Private ___ Bright ___ Cheerful

___ Structured ___ Social ___(Other) Explain:

The overall style of my garden should be

___ *California Romantic - Colorful, year-round interest, ornamental grasses, perennials, woody ornamentals, colorful boarders. Free flowing shapes used throughout in lawns, boarders, retaining walls, patios & pathways. Focal points of interest i.e., ponds, fountains, garden art, birthbaths, seating areas. *Garden Lights Signature Style

___ Early American - Symmetrical, hedges, mixed fruit/vegetable with

ornamental ___ English - Formal, Symmetrical, many perrenials, colorful borders, topiary ___ Mediterranean - Phormiums, Palms, Tropicals, Olives, Sages, Fountains ___ California Native - Informal, Grasses, Ceanothus, Manzanitas, Oaks ___ Oriental - Simple, Symbolic, Sculptured, Feng Shui Any other specific information about your property or landscape goals we should know prior to starting your design? If you have any questions about this form feel free to call our office at (925)254-4797 and ask to speak with Joan or Steve. Thank you taking the time to complete this questionnaire. It will be of great help in designing your dream garden.