Before Meeting
The questions below may help define what you are looking for in your outdoor space.
What is the main focus of what you would like to do in your garden?
• relax and unwind
• appreciate the view
• entertain and have fun
• enjoy and nurture the plants and wildlife
How would you like your garden to look?
• chic and minimal
• calm — a space to reflect
• fun and funky with personal art
• romantic — filled with flowers
• sustainable and productive
How do you want to feel in your garden?
• peaceful and calm
• restored and rejuvenated
How much maintenance do you want your garden to need?
• six times a year
• twice a month
• once a week
• three times a week
Other Questions
Are there children or pets?
What is the favourite/least favourite thing about your current outdoor space?
Are there areas that need to be screened for privacy?
Do you need an area for garbage cans, compost, rain barrels?
Do you need additional walkways/changes to walkways?
Do you like natural or man-made materials?
Would you like accent boulders?
Are there plants you’d like to keep/remove?
Do you want drought-tolerant plantings or will you use an irrigation system?
Are there colours you like/dislike?
Will you be using your outdoor space in the evening?
Do you need a dining/food preparation area?
Do you have problems with wildlife?
Some Additions You May Like
patio, deck, retaining walls, pathways, steps, fire feature, water feature, lawn,
arbor, dry creek bed, sitting area, vegetable garden, garden art, shed
Budget
Will you be phasing in your landscape project?
Do you have an idea of how much you want to spend overall?
Additional Thoughts
Let us know if there is anything else we need to know to help design your landscape. It can also be helpful if you have photos, books or magazine clippings of things you like at the time of our meeting.
To book an appointment please call us at 780-484-0872 or fill out the contact form below and we’ll get back to you pronto.