a. How many family members are there? What are their ages?

b. How much does the family use the outdoor areas around the home?

c. Does the family entertain frequently? Large groups or small?

d. How much privacy from the neighbors and passing cars do you desire?

e. How much maintenance are you willing to do in the upkeep of the landscape?

f. Are there certain plants they are fond of, dislike, or are allergic to?

g. What service needs will the landscape be expected to accommodate (examples: clothesline, trash cans, pets, vegetable garden, compost pile, or garden tool storage)?

h. Will the family be using the garden after dark?

i. How much does the family want to spend on the total development of the landscape? Do they want to spread the cost over several years?

j. Is the family willing to wait several years for the plants to reach maturity or do they want large plants installed for an immediate effect? ·