Client and project basics
A few details so we know who you are and where the project lives.
Anything driving the deadline?
Event, anniversary, baby due, hosting — anything time-bound
Who else is part of the design decision?
Partner, parent, designer friend, kids' input
How did you hear about Inspired Outdoor Designs?
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Vision and lifestyle
How you want to use the space, and the look and feel you're after.
Other uses (describe)
Preferred yard aesthetic
Pick any that resonate. Short descriptions below each one — no wrong answers.
Desert Modern
Local favorite
Clean architectural lines, sculptural plants like agave and yucca, gravel and stone. Very low water.
Traditional Garden
Local favorite
Lawn, hedges, classic perennial beds. Structured and symmetrical — the look you probably grew up with.
Mediterranean
Olive trees, lavender, terracotta, gravel paths. Warm and romantic, Tuscan-leaning. Drains well.
Tropical / Lush
Bold foliage, palms, banana plants, dense plantings. Resort feel. Needs more water.
Xeriscape / Native
Local favorite
All native species, almost no irrigation. The local landscape, designed and refined. Most sustainable.
English Cottage
Roses, hollyhocks, layered perennials, winding paths, low walls. Soft, romantic, lived-in feel.
Modern Minimalist
Bold geometry, restrained planting palette, focal-point trees, hardscape-forward. Calm and architectural.
Modern Low Maintenance
Clean modern look designed for hands-off ownership. Drought-tolerant plants, mulch, smart irrigation, no fussy pruning.
Japanese-inspired
Restraint, asymmetry, moss, stones, controlled water features. Quiet, meditative, every element intentional.
Not sure — show me options
Totally fine. We'll bring mood boards to your discovery call so you can react and we narrow it together.
Describe your style in your own words
Anything beyond the buckets above
Other features (describe)
Privacy or noise concerns we should design around
Sight lines from neighbors, road noise, pool equipment, etc.
Inspiration — Pinterest board link
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Site conditions
How sun, wind, water, and the land itself behave on your property.
Which areas get the most afternoon sun?
Which areas are shaded most of the day?
Mature trees on the property
Species if you know, rough locations
Neighbor sight lines you want blocked
Wind exposure
Any seasonal pattern worth knowing — prevailing direction, dust, winter gusts
Drainage problems
Anywhere water pools, runs the wrong way, or causes seasonal issues
Snow or seasonal storage considerations
Where snow gets piled in winter, plow paths, or where you stockpile anything seasonally
Utility easements or setbacks you know of
Site access — width of narrowest entry point for equipment
Feet or inches
Are there multiple access points?
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Existing infrastructure
What's already in the ground we should know about or work with.
Existing hardscape
Patios, walls, walkways — what's there now
Anything else already in the yard we should know about?
Sheds, generators, AC units, septic, propane tank
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Plants and maintenance
What you want to grow and how much you want to fuss with it.
Plants you love
Species, textures, colors — anything you'd love to see
Plants or trees to avoid
Allergies, dislikes, prior bad experience
Anyone in the household with plant allergies?
Pets
Number, type, sizes, diggers?
Kids or grandkids using the yard
Ages, what they do out there
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