Pre-Consultation Questionnaire

Client Details
Name
Address
Post Code
Contact telephone number (day)
Contact telephone number (evening)
Mobile
E-mail Address
Number of Adults in the family
Number of Children in the family
Do/Will any of the children use the garden?
Do any of the inhabitants suffer from allergies or disabilities I need to be aware of?
Do you have or intend to get any pets which will use the garden?
If yes, will they need kennel, fencing in etc?
Architectural style of home / buildings (including approximate age)
Is the building (or any part of the garden) listed?
Is the house built in a conservation area?
If so, are there any restrictions that I should be aware of? Eg heights of structures etc
To your knowledge do any of the trees within or surrounding the garden have tree preservation orders? If so please give details
Will this be: a complete new design and installation / re-design of old garden (eg re-shape of borders etc)
Type of heating (space for oil/access to gas meter)
Water source: Mains / Metered.
Location of stop tap outside property:
The Existing Garden
What do you use the garden for? And how often?
BBQ
Regularly Occasionally Never & don't want to Never but would like to
Children to play
Regularly Occasionally Never & don't want to Never but would like to
Dining/Eating
Regularly Occasionally Never & don't want to Never but would like to
Drying washing
Regularly Occasionally Never & don't want to Never but would like to
Entertaining friends
Regularly Occasionally Never & don't want to Never but would like to
Relaxation
Regularly Occasionally Never & don't want to Never but would like to
Sunbathing
Regularly Occasionally Never & don't want to Never but would like to
Other
Notes
When do you mainly use the garden? (Seasons, time of day/week)
Which is your favourite part of the garden and why
Are there any existing features that you would like to keep? (Including plants and trees)
Existing features: Outside tap / Electricity point / Lighting
Do you have problems with pests/animals eg Deer, cats etc?
Any other special notes you may feel I need to know:
The New Garden
Where is the garden in relation to the house (eg front, back or side of the house)
Is privacy desired, from who and where?
Are there any important views to keep or open up?
Which of the following features are essential, desirable or not required
Patio or other seating area in the sun
Essential Desirable Not Required
Patio or other sitting area in the shade
Essential Desirable Not Required
Hardwearing lawn for active recreation
Essential Desirable Not Required
Bowling green style lawn maintained for its appearance
Essential Desirable Not Required
Vegetable garden
Essential Desirable Not Required
Fruit garden
Essential Desirable Not Required
Greenhouse/cold frames
Essential Desirable Not Required
Water feature/s
Essential Desirable Not Required
Children's play area
Essential Desirable Not Required
Arches, pergola, summerhouse or gazebo
Essential Desirable Not Required
Herbs or Herb garden
Essential Desirable Not Required
Bog garden
Essential Desirable Not Required
Containers for annual bedding
Essential Desirable Not Required
Garden lighting
Essential Desirable Not Required
Garden furniture
Essential Desirable Not Required
Trees
Essential Desirable Not Required
Wildlife
Essential Desirable Not Required
Compost Heap
Essential Desirable Not Required
Sand Pit
Essential Desirable Not Required
Dustbin
Essential Desirable Not Required
Shed
Essential Desirable Not Required
Disabled access required
Essential Desirable Not Required
Entertaining Area Tea/dinner parties, fire pit, BBQ etc
Essential Desirable Not Required
For how many?
Notes
Specific storage or delivery needs (eg fuel, wood, tools, campers, boats etc)
Where will the garden MAINLY be viewed from? (eg house, window, patio)
Do you like any particular colours?
Do you have any favourite types of plants?
Do you prefer a garden with lots of: Flowers / Foliage / A combination of both?
Are there any plants or colours you dislike?
On a scale of 1-5 (5 like/important and 1 dislike/unimportant) give the following a rating:
Gravel / pebbles / stones
1 2 3 4 5
Water features
1 2 3 4 5
Feel/mood of the garden
1 2 3 4 5
Safety (poisonous plants, open/deep water etc)
1 2 3 4 5
Relaxation
1 2 3 4 5
Low maintenance
1 2 3 4 5
There is no such thing as a no maintenance garden, so how many hours per week can you or your gardener realistically spend maintaining your new garden?
How long are you prepared to wait for the garden to mature? (bear in mind cost)
Irrigation. Your new garden will need watering regularly in its first year. Are you able to commit time to this or would you consider an irrigation system (perm or temp options)
Please state your horticultural knowledge on a scale of 1-5 (1 None and 5 Expert)
1 2 3 4 5
Would you be interested in a maintenance plan?
Do you like themed gardens? (eg cottage, Japanese, formal, wildlife, informal, traditional, modern)
Notes

Pre-Consultation Questionnaire

Client Details

The Existing Garden

The New Garden