TSLG’s Landscape Design Questionnaire
Landscape Design Questionnaire
The purpose of this questionnaire is to effectively meld form and function. Your assessment here will help your decision making down the road. Use the questionnaire to help recognize your wants and needs, but to also recognize your site specific conditions before delving into the process.
Preliminary Questionnaire
Is the land in question a commercial, residential, or income property?
What is the age and style of the permanent structure on the property?
Is your landscape North, South, East, or West facing?
From what time till what time does this space receive sunlight?
Are there any drainage issues on the property?
Do you know where all of your underground utilities, irrigation and drainage systems are located?
Are there existing features you would like to remove; to renovate; to keep?
The Functional Checklist
Check and answer all the selections that your design should take into account.
__ Children. How many?_____ Ages? __________________________
__ Pets. How many? _______
__ Outdoor Dining. How many people? ______ Frequency? ____________
__ Reading?
__ Sports. List here. ________________________________________
__ Hobbies. List here. _______________________________________
__ Gardening.
__ Other: ________________________________________________
The Hardscape Checklists
Check and answer all the selections that your design should take into account.
Design Styles
__ Zen (Careful design arranging rocks, water, and pruned trees to symbolize a larger landscape)
__ Contemporary (Mass plantings, color, and low maintanence; most emphasis on hardscape)
__ Modern (Streamlined design that typically focuses more on architecture than greenery)
__ Formal (Symmetrical designs leading visitors inward with the use of water features & statuary)
__ Medditerrean (Includes many fragrant herbs and citrus; typically drought tolerant)
__ Country (Colorful perennials bordering winding paths; oftentimes whimsical)
__ Tropical (Exotic, water loving gardens that uses palms, etc. --requires much maintanence)
__ Other: __________________________________________________
Building Materials
__ Concrete __ Gravel __ Slate
__ Flagstone __ Limestone __ Limestone
__ Brick __ Paver __ Wood
__ Composite Wood __ Wrought Iron __ Steel
__ Boulders __ Copper __ River Rock
__ Other: _________________________________________________
Outdoor Structures
__ Pet run __ Tool Shed __ Fence/Gate
__ Firewood Storage __ Compost Area __ Bike/Toy Storage
__ Garbage Area __ Deck __ Patio/Terrace
__ Gazebo __ Pergola __ Sauna
__ Swimming Pool __ Hot Tub __ Water Feature
__ Sculpture __ Fireplace __ Fire Pit
__ Outdoor Lighting __ Sportscourt __ Kids Play House
__ Other: _________________________________________________
The Softscape Checklist
Check and answer all the selections that your design should take into account.
__ Edible Plants __ Attract Buterflies __ Attract Birds
__ Add Fragrance __ Cutting Flowers __ Drought Tolerant
__ Preferred Color Palette: _____________________________________
__ Plants you would like to omit: _________________________________
__ Other: _________________________________________________
Maintenance Questions
Check and answer all the selections that your design should take into account.
How much time do you hope to spend on landscape maintenance weekly?
Are you planning on hiring a landscape maintenance company?
Do you plan on immediately installing your landscape or installing your design in phases (for budgetary purposes)?
Will you hire a professional to install your landscape or do it yourself?
Budget
Select the budget closest to your expected landscape investment.
__ $5,000 to $10,000 __ $75,000 to $100,000
__ $10,000 to $20,000 __ $100,000 to $150,000
__ $25,000 to $50,000 __ $150,000 to $200,000
__ $50,000 to $75,000 __ Over $200,000