Ever wondered, why some gardens or landscapes just look dazzling year after year, while others are in decline? Or why does my garden flourish at one location while the same plant looks skimpy and unattractive nearby? finding out and learning the characteristics of a property, will determine whether a beautiful ecological system will thrive.

This is not a Garden design, But a simple conversation and a very important step in observing the space you wish to regenerate.

Paul will give you his experience, tips, intuition and advice in the area you like to beatify.

This includes 1 hr of consultation.

Examples of some of the field question we ask when forming an assessment of your property.

What soil type do you have?

Does your soil contain lots of rich organic material?

What is the health of your, soil what is happening underground ?

Aspect or Orientation of your yard

• What direction does your house and backyard face?

• Are areas of the garden shaded for long periods of the day?

Identify existing plants

Identify existing plants to be retained, transplanted or removed

What style of garden do want to create (or is suitable for your conditions) eg. neat or formal with garden edges, natural with no formal edges or boundaries, tropical, native,  Mediterranean or drought tolerant.

Privacy and screening from overlooking of neighbors or the street

Specific family needs or requirements

Location of kids play areas, entertainment areas, pet enclosures