Record all observable data and walk the space together

Sun/shade exposure

Soil type

Existing vegetation

Elevations, grades, and drainage

Hardscape, irrigation, and structural details

Utility infrastructure

Measurements

Fire-wise and water-wise design principles

Desired style (e.g., modern, wild, naturalistic, cottage)

Desired plant community (e.g., chaparral, coastal scrub, grassland, woodland, forest, alpine, desert)

Functional needs

Choosing plant material for building wildlife habitat

Hardscape and other landscape element priorities

Poor soil drainage

Overgrown or invasive plants/weeds

Erosion issues

Irrigation issues

Pests

Maintenance and sustainability advice

Planting ideas

Hardscape suggestions

Irrigation and lighting options

Possible phasing for multi-stage projects

Proposal and quote for any or all of the following:

• Preliminary presentation

• Site plan

• Design

• Hardscape plan

• Planting plan

• Irrigation plan

• Maintenance and/or design and installation services