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LANDSCAPE CONSULTATION CONTRACT

Landscape Consultation is with Jessica Bloom, certified ISA Arborist & Certified Professional Horticulturalist. This service is provided at a rate of $185 per hour, with a 2- hour minimum, which includes travel time one way to the property. This fee also covers preparation time for presentations/speaking engagements.

This Service Includes:
- Time discussing various problem areas or projects, tree diagnostics, and anything related to landscape design, construction or maintenance.
- Free estimates relating to projects discussed as long as the scope is discussed.
This Service does not include:
- Drawings, sketches or reports. These can be provided at a different rate of $265/per hour (4hr minimum)
Please initial here if you’d like that service.
Please initial here if you’d like that service.
- Diagnostics for tree disease/problems beyond visual inspection. We do not take samples or climb (eg. Core drilling, soil, root, etc)
BOOKS: If you would like a copy of one of Jessi’s books for the additional retail price, please check the boxes below:
- Practical Permaculture (Timber Press 2015) $30.00
- Free Range Chicken Gardens (Timber Press 2012) $20.00
- Creating Sanctuary (Timber Press 2018) $25.00
- Everyday Sanctuary (Timber Press 2019) $19.00
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Property Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Phone
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Payment is to be made on the day of consultation visit. Check or Credit Card.
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NW BLOOM CONSULTATION & DESIGN SURVEY
Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability so that our designer comes to your site as completely prepared as possible. This survey is to get you thinking about what it is that you desire from your landscape and any needs that might be present. This are our way of getting to know you as well as a way of getting you to think about your own ideas and expectations. It’s important that you consider everything and involve everyone who makes decisions (including children) as you are the ones that will be living and experiencing all that your landscape has to offer. The surveys are used for all of our clients and so not all the questions may apply to you, as such just answer the ones you feel are applicable. When you finish the surveys please mail or email or mail them back to us. This is an important process, please take as much time as you need, and remember this should be fun, so embrace your imagination and enjoy the process!
Design Details & Goals
First, what kind of information are you hoping to get out of the 1st consultation session? Please check all that apply:
- Plant identification
- Plant placement guidance
- Weed identification/management
- Lawn care tips & information
- Soil care & evaluation
- Year-round task calendar development
- Pest identification/management
- Goal and priority setting
- Organic pest/disease control options
- Garden tools and tool use
- Proper & corrective pruning
- Plant selection guidance
- Event preparation/annual displays
- Lower maintenance
- Compost Tea
- Water systems / Rainwise
- Arborist tree evaluation
- Animal Systems – chickens, etc
- Other
Design Details & Goals
How did you hear about us- who can we thank?
What is the leading reason you need our help?
What are your overall goals for the landscape?
Do you have a copy of landscape plans you can send us prior to meeting?
- Yes
- No
What do you like most about your site?
What don’t you like about your landscape and its surroundings? Are there any specific issues we should know about? Drainage, Utilities, Noise, Deer, HOA, Neighbor issues, bad views, please explain
What plants or structures would you like to stay?
Please list any hobbies or interests for everyone in the family. Even if it doesn’t seem relevant to a landscape design, it might be helpful to us in ascertaining how the space will be used.
Do you have a necessary deadline for having your project completed by? Ex: Hosting big event in yard, etc.
- Yes
- No
Explain
Are you planning on changing the curb appeal of the house itself? I.e., will there be any changes to the paint color of the house?
- Yes
- No
Do you need to comply with any HOA regulations, present to a board for plan approval, or applying for a permit?
- Yes
- No
Is the property to be a permanent residence or just an interim home? This is not always known but when available, it provides a valuable design guideline. How long do you see yourself living here:
What types of elements would you like to see in your yard? Check all that apply.
- Low-Voltage Lighting
- Irrigation (drip or other)
- Rainwater catchment system
- Rain Garden
- Permeable Paving
- Built-in BBQ
- Outdoor Fireplace
- Children’s Play Structure
- Outdoor Kitchen
- Seating
- Deck
- Outdoor Shower
- Sports Court
- Fire pit
- Patio
- Pathways
- Water feature
- Pergola
- Swimming/Lap Pool
- Planted Containers
- Trellis
- Hot Tub
- Pond
- Outcroppings (large rocks)
- Propane Heater
- Dry streambeds
- Water features
- Sculptures
- Other art pieces
- Bird feeders/baths/houses
- Salvaged materials
- Arbor
- Other, please explain:
Based on previous experience, what functions would your ideal landscape carry out? Check all that apply.
- Entertainment
- Screening for privacy/reduce noise
- Play area for children
- Attract Wildlife
- Pet area
- Relaxation or Meditation
- Vegetable or Herb Garden
- Disguise or enrich certain areas
- Leisure gardening
- Edible gardening design
- ADA accessibility
- Other:
If you have pets do they have any specific requirements that will influence the design? For example, do they need to be shut in or out of any particular space? How many pets and what types do you have? Do they have any habits we should be aware of such as digging or chewing on plants?
How do you and other members of your family intend to use the space?

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NW BLOOM CONSULTATION & DESIGN SURVEY Cont'd
Budget
Do you have a budget for specific areas, parts of the job or the whole project? This is critical to think about and will help determine design limitations and phasing of the project if necessary. For the entire project or phases you’ve identified, what is your budget?
What kinds of estimates will you want from NW BLOOM?
What work are you planning on doing yourself?
Are you interested in doing your project in phases?
- Yes
- No
Analysis
If available please supply us with any plot plans, and / or surveys as well as a blueprint for your house. These include: elevation drawings, topographical/terrain surveys, planting plans, Check real estate documents from when the house was purchased – most measurements needed are with the Assessor’s notes.
Do you have any particular vistas you would like to preserve or enhance from key windows, porches, or decks of your home?
Are there any windy areas that are of concern?
Do you know what type of soil you have? Or, if you have a high or low amount of organic material in your soil? Or biological activity?
Do you notice any hot or cold spots in your yard? Are there any drainage patterns (either wet or dry areas) that you know of?
Is there a need to screen out any noise, dust, car lights, or other possible nuisances?
- Yes
- No
Do you have any views that need to be blocked? i.e. neighbors’ windows, an ugly view, etc.
- Yes
- No
Please note any other concerns or site conditions we should be aware of that have not been addressed in the design surveys.
Utility
We will use a locating service to locate your utility lines if we do construction, otherwise you will need to call 811.
Do you know where the water line is?
- Yes
- No
Are you on a septic system?
- Yes
- No
Please provide as-builts for your septic or plumbing system if available.
Please provide as-builts for your septic or plumbing system if available.
Where are outdoor electrical outlets located? Are more needed?
Are there any service areas that need to be concealed? Such as:
- Supplemental Storage areas
- Trash/Recycling area
- Firewood
- Compost bins
Maintenance & Land Care
What is the maintenance history of the landscape? How often, by whom, etc.
What are your thoughts / feelings about weeds?
What is the chemical history (pesticides/fertilizers) of the property? i.e.- have you or anyone else used weed-n-feed, round up, casoron, etc.?
Will you be doing the yard maintenance yourself?
- Yes
- No
How many hours a week do you plan to spend maintaining your yard?
- 0 - 2
- 2 - 4
- 4 - 6
- 6 - 8
- 8 or more
We offer our clientele monthly, bi-monthly, or seasonal maintenance services. Is this something you might be interested in?
- Yes
- No
- Maybe
How would you describe your level of experience in gardening and plant knowledge:
please explain
please explain
Irrigation - Do you have an existing irrigation system?
- Yes
- No
What kind? How often is it maintained?
What kind? How often is it maintained?
For your new landscape, are you planning on
- Using your existing system
- Renovating your current system
- Third Choice
- Installing a new system
- Water catchment system
- Other
Please explain
Please explain

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NW BLOOM CONSULTATION & DESIGN SURVEY Cont'd
Style and Structure / Hardscaping
How would you describe the architectural style of your home?
When was it built?
Is there any particular landscape style that you envision for various areas of your yard?
- Formal
- Japanese
- English Cottage
- Northwest Native
- Alpine
- Coastal
- Mediterranean
- Whimsical
- Ornamental
- Peaceful
- Modern/Contemporary
- Colorful
- Other
Please Explain
Please Explain
What materials are you drawn to? Check all that apply.
- Aggregate
- Dimensional Cut Stone
- Nutshells
- Boulders
- Flagstone
- River Rock
- Brick
- Slate
- Wood
- Columnar Stone
- Gravel
- Steel
- Concrete
- Marble
- Glass
- Copper
- Natural Stone
- Wrought iron
- Other:
Please explain
Please explain
Do you have patios or decks that are satisfactory to you or are they in need of adjustment?
Are your existing driveways and parking surfaces satisfactory to you or are they in need of adjustment?
Do you prefer more or less paths in your yard.
- More
- Less
How many cars are normally parked in drives or parking spots?
Softscaping
Would you like to include a lawn in your design?
- Yes
- No
Which of the following would you be interested in:
Which of the following would you be interested in:
- Sod (instant green but may have more maintenance requirements in the future)
- Seeding (season and weather dependant, slower to “green up” but generally requires less future maintenance)
- Improving existing lawn (depending on condition of lawn, it might be more cost-effective in the long run to start over)
- Ecoloawn
Are there any particular plants you would like (or not like) to use?
What colors of flowers and foliage do you like/dislike?
Are there any types of plants you prefer?
- NW Natives
- Hardy Tropicals
- Vibrant colors
- Drought tolerant
- Edibles
- Cut flowers
- Other:
Are you or any member of your family allergic to any plants and/or bees?
- Yes
- No
Please list any other concerns or comments you have

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