In my job as a Newtown, Connecticut, landscape designer I often meet people who have chosen to improve their landscape. Some have moved into a new home and need a front yard planting. Others have an overgrown landscape that has literally eaten their house.
Often future clients are unsure where to start developing their landscape. They obsess over what plants to use in the landscape, what material to use for the walkway or the investment for their project.
Design your landscape by working from the big picture down to the details. At the beginning of the design process I ask clients questions such as:
- What area do you want to design?
- What function will the design serve?
- What do you like about your current landscape?
- What do you not like about your current landscape?
- How will people move through the landscape?
- Is your style more contemporary or traditional?
- How soon do you want the design to look established?
- Why? (Repeat often, it is a goldmine of information!)
Remember, if you work from the big picture to the details, developing your landscape design will be both thorough and enjoyable.