20 questions to ask yourself...
...before you start landscaping your garden.

If you're interested in transforming your garden, take a few minutes to work through this short questionnaire to help prioritise your garden needs. It will allow you to analyse what you need to create the functional outdoor space you have always dreamed of.

Make any additional notes you feel are important in the comments box at the bottom of the page. We will then be in touch to arrange a consultation.

Scale of importance:

Privacy

Instant privacy can be gained using fences and walls. Hedging is a softer look but may take time to establish.

Low maintenance

Fewer plants with mulch covering the bare soil to minimise weeds.

Space to entertain

How many people do you plan on inviting? Do you need space for them all to sit down, or just space for your family to sit outside?

Separate outdoor seating areas

Perhaps a separate seating area off the master bedroom for lazy brunches?

Children's play area

A specific area for the kids to play in with a softer surface? Do you have play equipment you would like to include, or do you want something custom-made to fit the space?

BBQ

A dedicated space for the BBQ close to the kitchen?

Vegetable garden

Is there room to grow some produce of your own? In raised beds or in the existing soil?

Built-in seating

Seats built around the perimeter of paving and decks provide permanent seating.

All year-around interest

Choosing a mix of deciduous and evergreen plants to provide year round colour.

Contemporary look

Is your property new or old, traditional or modern in style? The garden will help it sit within the wider landscape.

Provision of shade

Through planting or pergolas? Erection of a shade sail or similar structure?

Large lawn

Weigh up the time to maintain it with the need to use it for games of cricket.

Flowering plants

Some plants rely on foliage for colour, others their flowers. Flowering plants require more care.

NZ natives

Are you passionate about our local flora?

Mowing strips

Paved or concrete edges to your lawns can save considerable time and ensure a tidier finish.

Clothes line

Close to the laundry door linked by a path? Screened off from entertaining areas?

Pools — spa & swimming

Accommodate the luxury of a pool sunken in the deck, or raised with a view.

Water feature

Moving water adds to the tranquility of a space. From small bubbling fountains to lakes and waterfalls.

Decks

A timber deck provides a softer finish over paving and comes in a variety of finishes. Great to negotiate changes in level.

Paving

A harder wearing surface for high usage areas. Lots of surface finishes, concrete and exposed aggregate can be coloured.

 

Timeframe

When are you looking to start work on your outdoor space?

 

Your contact details

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