Landscape Design Client Questionnaire
Designing a great outdoor space starts with understanding how you want to live in it. The following questions are to help us get a better understanding of you and your space.
Project Overview
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What areas of your property would you like redesigned?
(Front yard, backyard, side yard, entire property, etc.)
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What is your primary goal for this project?
☐ Curb appeal
☐ Outdoor entertaining
☐ Privacy
☐ Low maintenance
☐ Increase property value
☐ Kid-friendly space
☐ Pet-friendly space
☐ Other: ______
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Are there any specific problems you want solved?
(Drainage, lack of privacy, poor lawn growth, etc.)
Style & Inspiration
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How would you describe your preferred landscape style?
☐ Modern
☐ Traditional
☐ Cottage garden
☐ Natural / woodland
☐ Minimalist
☐ Tropical
☐ Not sure
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Do you have inspiration photos or Pinterest boards?
☐ Yes ☐ No
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Favorite colors for plants/flowers:
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Are there plants you love?
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Are there plants you dislike or are allergic to?
Property Details
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Approximate property size:
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Do you have a survey or site plan?
☐ Yes ☐ No
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Sun exposure in main areas:
☐ Full sun
☐ Partial sun
☐ Mostly shade
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Soil type (if known):
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Drainage issues? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, where?
Existing Features
What existing elements will remain?
☐ Trees
☐ Lawn
☐ Patio/deck
☐ Walkways
☐ Fence
☐ Pool
☐ Garden beds
☐ Lighting
☐ Irrigation system
Anything that must stay?
Anything you want removed?
Desired Features
Maintenance Preferences
What would you like to include? (Check all that apply)
☐ Patio
☐ Outdoor kitchen / grill area
☐ Fire pit / fireplace
☐ Seating areas
☐ Walkways
☐ Water feature
☐ Garden beds
☐ Raised planters
☐ Vegetable garden
☐ Lighting
☐ Pergola / shade structure
☐ Privacy screening
☐ Lawn area
☐ Play area for kids
☐ Dog area
Other features:
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How much maintenance are you comfortable with?
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☐ Very low (minimal upkeep)
☐ Moderate
☐ High (gardening regularly) -
Will you maintain the landscape yourself?
☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Hire service
Budget & Timeline
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Estimated budget range:
☐ $1k–$5k
☐ $5k–$15k
☐ $15k–$50k
☐ $50k+ -
Desired project start date:
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Is there a deadline? (event, party, etc.)
Additional Information
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HOA restrictions? ☐ Yes ☐ No
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Pets? ☐ Yes ☐ No (type/breed)
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Children using the yard? ☐ Yes ☐ No
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Any accessibility needs?
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Anything else you'd like us to know about your vision?