...start with a good plan!

We need to know the answers to these questions in order to recommend plants properly. For your convenience, these questions are provided in a printable format.

YOUR BED AND SURROUNDINGS
Size of your area ( L x W )
Surrounding features (trees, bushes, buildings, etc)
Location on property: North, South, etc.

LIGHTING
How much sunlight does this bed get? Morning, Afternoon, approx # hours. Same amount of light spring to summer?

YOUR SOIL
Type of soil: hard clay, clay and sand, amended with organics? Are you interested in amending your soil if needed?

WHERE ARE YOU?
Your location: State
Your mid-summer highs (general temps are sufficient)

DESIGN SYLE
Specimen bed?
Border?
Naturalized drift?
Group plantings repeating variety?
Other

COLOR AND LEAF PREFERENCE
(if possible, list examples)
Colors you want worked into the plan-solids,variegated.
Leaf size, shape, texture.

SIZE PREFERENCE
Size(s) you like or are you open for ideas?

GENERAL QUESTIONS
Are you interested in collecting different varieties?
Are you just interested in color combinations and not specific varieties?
Are you in a hurry and we should stick to fast to average multipliers? Or are you interested in some slower varieties and are willing to wait?
Have you considered how much you want to invest in plants for this project? We can do a better job of recommending plants and layout if we understand your financial goals.