Bring a Clear Picture of Your Property
- By A.J. Kraig Landscape and Design
You do not need a finished design before the first conversation. Gather a few practical notes so the designer can understand how the property works today. Our landscape design services connect that information to the layout and scope.
Photograph the Conditions You Want to Explain
Bring views of the whole area as well as close-ups of wet spots, downspout outlets, slopes, shade, worn routes, and plants that are not doing well. Photos taken after rain can help explain drainage concerns that are not visible on a dry day.
Mark What Stays and Where Access Is Limited
List trees, beds, patios, or other features you want to keep. Note gates, narrow access, known utilities, and areas used by children or pets. Share any boundary or site information you already have, and ask what may need verification for the proposed scope.
Bring Priorities, Not Just Inspiration
Choose two or three outcomes that matter most. Explain what you like in inspiration photos rather than asking to copy a setting with different site conditions. Separate immediate needs from ideas for later phases, and be ready to discuss an investment range and your comfort with ongoing care.
A Short Visit-Ready Checklist
- Property photos and notes about drainage, shade, and slopes.
- Must-keep features, access limits, and known utilities.
- Two or three priorities and a realistic investment range.
- Immediate work, future ideas, and maintenance preferences.
For the questions to ask about the proposal and process, see our North Royalton landscape design pre-booking questions.
Homeowners considering landscaping in North Royalton, Ohio can use these questions to define the property problems first and compare the actual scope second. When you are ready to discuss your site and priorities, contact A.J. Kraig Landscape and Design for an estimate or call (216) 287-2844.
FAQ: What to Bring to a Landscape Design Consultation
Do I need a finished vision before a consultation?
No. Photos, practical concerns, priorities, and examples of what you like give the discussion a useful starting point.
Which drainage photos are useful?
Show where water collects, where downspouts discharge, and changes in grade. Pictures taken after rain can explain a problem that is not visible during a dry visit.
Should I bring information about future work?
Yes. Note future ideas so access, drainage, elevations, and underground work can be considered before the first phase is built.
