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Overview What is the size of the proposed project’s area in square feet? Front yard ____________________ sq. ft. Back yard ____________________ sq. ft. Side yards ____________________ sq. ft. Do you plan to use the outdoor space for: Parties or gatherings Less than 10 guests Seated Unseated 10–30 guests Seated Unseated More than 30 guests: # __________ Seated Unseated Outdoor kitchen/grill area Patio with seating (for how many people?)___________________________ Quiet meditation Children’s garden or play area Yard for pets Pool Spa Outdoor games or sports (please list) ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Containers with plants Garden space to grow Herbs Cut flowers Vegetables/fruit
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If you have a budget in mind, what is it? ______________ Do any of your family members suffer from allergies? Yes No Does anyone who will use the site have mobility issues Yes No (use a stroller or wheelchair)? Will your yard need to be fenced for safety or privacy? Yes No Does the property have any noise issues (loud Yes No neighbors, busy streets)? Is there a need to block any undesirable views from Yes No your property?
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Outd r Living Pla er Do you want an outdoor sound system? Yes No What is the sun exposure in your yard (full sun, partial shade, full shade)? Front yard _________________________ Back yard _________________________ Side yards _________________________ Does sun exposure cause problems inside the house (like too much heat from south-facing windows)? Yes No ______________________________________ Does sun exposure limit outdoor use (too hot to play outside, too shady to Yes No grow vegetables)? What time of day will the site be used most? ________________________________
What are the primary materials used in the existing landscape and/or exterior of your home? Natural stone Brick Fiber cement siding Stucco Vinyl siding Cedar shingle siding Wood clapboard siding Aluminum or steel ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ What elements would most help improve the curb appeal of your home? Improved lawn Groundcover Flowers Trees Hardscape repair New hardscape New landscape design Other ________________________________
Lawn/Garden What do you like about your existing landscape? ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Are there existing plants that you want Yes No to stay in the yard? ______________________________________ ______________________________________ What plants do you want removed? ______________________________________ ______________________________________ What don’t you like about your existing landscape (overgrown plants, dated architectural elements)? ______________________________________ ____________________________________
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Are there other features you want addressed (unusable steep space, erosion, drainage issues, etc.)? Yes No Photo courtesy of Shady Grove Landscape Co. Photography by Fern Cook.
How much gardening work will you likely do yourself? I won’t do anything myself
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What are your favorite flower colors? ______________________________________ Is there wildlife you want to keep out of your yard (coyotes, snakes, raccoons, possums, moles/voles, deer)? Yes No ______________________________________ Is there wildlife you want to encourage coming to your yard (birds, hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, Yes No squirrels, deer)? ______________________________________
Which, if any, of the following edible garden options do you want? Vegetable garden Herb garden Fruit trees How much turfgrass (if any) do you want in your yard? Front yard ______________ % of the yard Back yard ______________ % of the yard Do you want an evergreen lawn, or is a lawn that goes dormant (turns brown) in winter OK? ________________________
Are there pests you want to discourage (ants, bees, cockroaches, spiders, Yes No mosquitoes, flies)?
Do you have an irrigation system? Yes No
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Are there existing hardscape features in your yard that must stay in the Yes No design? ______________________________________
Describe the colors, texture and style of the furniture you want to use in the space (either existing or new). ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________
______________________________________ Do you prefer a type of paving material? Brick Concrete Stamped with patterns Colored Glossy finish Matte finish Flagstone Natural shapes Cut stone (squares or rectangles) Tile Natural Man-made Gravel Decomposed granite (ground gravel)
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How many children will use the space and what are their ages? ______________________________________ What activities do your kids enjoy? ______________________________________ ______________________________________ If any, what sports will be played in the yard? ________________________________ ______________________________________
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Do you have playground equipment Yes No already? Do you want new play equipment? Yes No Do any of these options for play areas interest you? Natural boulders to climb Swingset Slide Tree swing or rope to climb Sandbox (with a lid if you have pets) Sidewalk or path for tricycle/ bicycle use Inground wading pool or freestanding pool Basketball hoop Batting cages/goal nets Other ________________________________ ______________________________________
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Will pets use the area?
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Describe the breed, age and size of your pets:
Photo courtesy of Legacy Landscape Management Group. Photography by Ellen McRaney.
Dog _______________________________ Cat _______________________________ Other ________________________________ Describe your pet’s habits (i.e., the dog digs or the cat climbs trees and gets stuck). ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Are there any pet habits that you want to discourage? ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ____________________________________
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Outdoor Kitchens How often do you cook outdoors? Rarely—I just want a gathering place for entertainment Occasionally, in nice weather Often, in nice weather Several times a week no matter what the weather As often as possible Do you want the outdoor kitchen to be adjacent to your house or out in the yard? ________________________________ Is the area where you envision the outdoor kitchen already plumbed for: Water Electrical Gas Will you need storage for: Dishes or linens Trash Cooking ingredients and supplies Wood for oven or fireplace AtlantaHomeImprovement.com
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What countertop material do you prefer? Natural stone Tile Stainless steel Wood Concrete Quartz Eco-friendly materials What wall material do you prefer? Natural stone Brick Tile Stucco Wood Other _______________________________
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Do you want an outdoor refrigerator/ Yes No freezer? If so, how many cubic feet of capacity do you need?____________________________ Do you want beverage storage or service in the outdoor kitchen? Wine/beer storage or service Undercounter fridge for snacks/drinks Other ________________________________ Will you serve food or drinks at a: Patio table Bar counter What heating elements appeal to you? Permanent overhead heaters Freestanding (portable) heaters Wood-burning fireplace in the outdoor kitchen Will your outdoor kitchen need sun/rain Yes No protection? Partially open roof Solid roof Would you want a misting system for Yes No cooling?
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