20/11/2025
🌿 Before You Start Your Garden Project: The 6 Questions Paul Asks Every Client
A great garden starts long before the first plant goes in the ground.
Paul always begins with the right questions, because the more he understands your lifestyle, your space and your long-term goals, the better the result.
Here are the six essentials he asks every client:
1️⃣ How do you actually use your outdoor space?
Entertaining, pets, kids, quiet coffee spot - your lifestyle shapes the entire design.
2️⃣ What level of maintenance suits you - low, medium or high?
Your garden should look good and suit the time you realistically want to spend caring for it.
3️⃣ Are there drainage or problem areas we need to address?
Soggy patches, uneven levels, old tree roots and pooling water all impact the project and fixing them early saves future headaches.
4️⃣ Where does the sun and shade fall throughout the day?
Light determines plant choice, lawn success, seating zones, and even the best materials to use.
5️⃣ What style of garden do you naturally gravitate toward?
Coastal, contemporary, lush green, structured, cottage - knowing your taste makes every choice easier.
6️⃣ What’s your long-term plan for the property?
Future extension, adding a pool, kids getting older, selling down the track - your garden should support what’s coming next.
When you start a project with clarity, you end up with a garden that’s not only beautiful, but practical, durable, and genuinely tailored to how you live.
📞 Want to chat about your space? Call Paul on 0408 303 529
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