Why is Mardi recommending this book for landscape:
I developed this 14-page Master Landscape Plan Questionnaire template over the past 11 years as a practicing landscape designer. I use it to help me efficiently gather relevant details from a client - site information, concerns, and hopes related to their landscape project. This professionally designed form sets the stage for the relationship to come. (Really, every part of our business model is marketing!) I reference this document through all phases of design and installation. Information gathered by this form covers every conceivable piece of information you need to design a landscape, including design style preferences, desired garden elements, daily use patterns, client lifestyle choices, and so much more! It really helps you to understand the many facets of your clients. The questionnaire is offered as a link to a Canva template that is fully customizable, so you can add your own branding (colors, fonts, logo, etc) and alter the questions so they align with your unique business model. You can set up a free Canva account, if you don't already have one. (I highly recommend using this design tool in your practice!)Your final questionnaire can also be converted to a fillable edition through Adobe Acrobat. This comprehensive form represents years of experience with gathering details from clients- let me save you so many hours of time! Use your extra time to create beautiful outdoor spaces for your clients!