Assessing Your Landscape Needs
Use the checklists below to assess your yard's current features, and to select amenities you may want in your new home landscape. Don't be hesitant to select features you aren't sure about; you will have many opportunities to refine your list during the landscape design phase.
__ lot lines
__ house
__ driveway, street
__ garage
__ parking area
__ sidewalk, boulevard
__ deck
__ patio, terrace
__ sewer/water lines
__ power/phone lines
__ well, cistern
__ septic tank
__ terrain, slope
__ soil, drainage
__ existing trees/shrubs
__ good views
__ poor views
__ sun exposure
__ summer winds
__ winter winds
__ easements, ordinances
__ deed restrictions
__ garden beds
__ fence, wall
__ paths
__ gazebo, pergola
__ greenhouse
__ play structure
__ pool, spa
__ toolshed, storage area
__ other buildings
__ pet runs
__ air conditioning unit
__ fuel storage tank
__ garbage cans, recycling area
__ compost pile
__ barbecue grill
__ lighting
__ lawn, groundcover
__ flowers
__ herbs
__ vegetables
__ fruits
__ bulbs
__ vines
__ container plantings
__ arbor
__ trellis
__ garden art, statuary
__ pond, waterfall, fountain
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