When you decide to enhance your outdoor living area; this is a list of considerations to help you start your planning process. Please endeavour to answer these questions before contacting one of our specialists as it will make the whole process a lot smoother.

1. Talk to friends and family, spend time in their gardens.
2. Visit open gardens.
3. Collect ideas for inspiration from lifestyle magazines, books and the internet

1. How much do you plan to set aside for your project?
2. Is staging the project an option for you?

1. Does anyone use the garden who has disabilities or allergies?
2. What time of day and on what days is the garden mostly used?
3. How do you use the garden?

1. What permanent structures need to be retained?
2. What plant material would you like to retain?
3. Will you need a utility area for a shed; composting or storage?
4. Clothesline shape and size?
5. Where will the bins be stored?
6. Do you plan to collect rainwater or reuse grey water?
7. Where will the visitors cars be parked?

Which of these features would you like to include in the garden?

• Garden beds
• Turf supply and laying
• Vegetable / Herb garden
• Orchard
• Entertainment Area - Deck / Pergola / Paving
• BBQ facility
• Garden paths
• Informal seated area
• Pond
• Water feature
• Sand pit / Play area
• Pet enclosure
• Ornaments
• Lighting
• Screens / Trellis
• Lawn

1. Are there any garden styles you like?
2. How do you want the garden to look?

1. Do you have house plans?
2. Are there any local authority constraints upon the site?
3. Are there any know overhead or underground services?
4. Are you aware of any problem areas of the garden?
5. Is there any other information you think is relevant?