Garden Consult Intake Form

Name

Last name

Your email*

1. What state are you located in?

2. What gardening zone are you in (if you know it)?

3. Which area are we working on? (Front foundation bed Back garden bed, Side yard, Around patio/deck, Driveway border, Fence line, Other (please describe)

4. About how big is the space? Example: 4 ft x 12 ft, or “about 50 sq ft”

5. Is this a brand new bed or an existing bed you want to improve?

Brand new / starting from scratch

Existing bed (needs redesign)

Existing bed (just needs better plant choices)

6. How much sun does this area get?

Full sun (6+ hours)

Part sun/part shade (3–6 hours)

Mostly shade (1–3 hours)

Full shade (less than 1 hour)

When does it get sun?

Morning sun

Midday sun

Afternoon sun

Dappled light

8. How would you describe your soil?

Mostly clay

Mostly sandy

Loamy/pretty good soil

Rocky

Not sure

9. How does this area hold moisture?

Very dry (dries out fast)

Average moisture

Stays moist

Often soggy/wet

Not sure

10. Does this area have irrigation or regular watering?

Yes, irrigation

I water regularly by hand

Only watered when it rains

Not sure yet

11. How bad is your deer pressure?

Occasional browsing

Regular browsing

Heavy deer pressure (daily)

Extreme (they eat everything)

12. Have deer eaten any of these in your yard? (check all that apply)

Daffodils

Butterfly Bush

Lavender

Marigolds

Iris

13. Do you have other pest issues?

Rabbits

Groundhogs

Voles

Squirrels

None

Other

14. What do you want this garden space to feel like?

Cottage garden / colorful and full

Clean and modern

Woodland / natural

Pollinator garden

Low-maintenance and simple

Mostly evergreen structure

Not sure yet

15. What are your top 3 goals for this space?

Deer-resistant plants

Long bloom season

Low maintenance

Drought tolerance

More privacy/screening

More color

More structure year-round

More native plants

Better curb appeal

Filling bare spots

Reducing weeds

16. Do you have a preferred color palette? Example: pink/purple/white, or “anything but yellow”

17. Are there any plants you LOVE and want included if possible?

18. Are there any plants you hate or refuse to plant?

19. Do you prefer perennials only, or are shrubs/ornamental grasses okay too?

Perennials only

Mostly perennials, a few shrubs ok

Shrubs and grasses are welcome

Open to anything

20. Do you want mostly native plants?

Yes, mostly native

A mix is fine

No preference

21. What is your approximate budget for plants?

Under $100

$100–$250

$250–$500

$500+

Not sure yet

22. Are you planning to plant this season?

Yes, ASAP

This season but slowly

Next season

Not sure

23. How much time do you want to spend maintaining this space?

Very low maintenance

Moderate maintenance

I don’t mind gardening often

24. Photos of the Space: Please send 5–10 clear photos of the area you want help designing. Option A (Recommended): Upload your photos to Google Drive and paste the share link below. Option B (Alternative): If Google Drive is difficult, you can email your photos to: cindy@gardenunwind.com Subject line: Garden Consultation Photos – [Your Name] Try to include a mix of wide shots (to show the full space) and closer photos (to show details).

25. Sketch or Measurements (Optional, but Helpful!)If you have a rough sketch, measurements, or even a simple hand-drawn layout of the space, please send it along.

26. Inspiration Photos (Optional) If you have photos of gardens, plants, or landscaping styles you love, feel free to send a few for inspiration. This helps me understand the look and vibe you’re drawn to.

27. What is your biggest frustration with this garden space right now?

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