The first step in designing a garden is an honest evaluation of the chosen site. The area should be assessed for soil, sun exposure, problem areas and areas you want to complement. The following cheat sheet will walk you through an evaluation of your garden site.
Circle all that apply
Hours of Sun Exposure:
- Full Sun:
- 6 or more
- 4-6
- 2-4
- 0-2
- Partial Sun/Shade:
- 6 or more
- 4-6
- 2-4
- 0-2
- Shade:
- 6 or more
- 4-6
- 2-4
- 0-2
- Dense Shade:
- 6 or more
- 4-6
- 2-4
- 0-2
Time of day of full sun:
- 8 am
- 9am
- 10am
- 11am
- Noon
- 1pm
- 2pm
- 3pm
- 4pm
- 5pm
- 6pm
- 7pm
Exposure To?:
- Windy
- Foot Traffic
- Pets
- Wildlife
- Road Salt
Type of soil:
- Sandy
- Sandy loam
- Loam
- Clay loam
- Clay
- Silty loam
- Silt
Soil pH:
- Acidic (<7.0)
- Neutral (7.0)
- Alkaline (>7.0)
Access to water:
- Natural
- Hose/Sprinkler
- Irrigation System
List any Competing plants and trees:
What’s Nearby?:
- Buildings
- Foundations
- Walkways
- Driveways
- Roads
- Utility Boxes/Poles/Wires
- Drain Pipes
Color & Style of the House:
Describe Existing gardens:
