A Site Appraisal/Survey and Photographic Survey will be carried out to gather essential details. Here I gather information about the existing garden including measuring all existing elements. The site appraisal and survey consists of:
- Measuring the site, building(s), access points, boundaries etc
- Information is gathered the setting, the soil type, drainage, aspect, views, existing plants/tress, services including drains and manhole covers, local building materials and styles.
- Assessing whether any views could be enhanced or obscured.
- Photographing and sketching the site
Following this a Presentation/Outline Plan of the garden is drafted.