Landscaping · Checklist
New-build landscape planning checklist
A new build is the best moment to plan a landscape as a whole. Settle these before installation begins.
Site
- Sun and shade through the day and the seasons
- Drainage, slopes and low spots
- Soil condition after construction
- Utility locations and easements
Use
- Zones: arrival, outdoor living, play, productive, service
- Privacy and views to frame or screen
- Paths and circulation between zones
Priorities
- What must be done now, and what can be phased
- Irrigation approach and water-wise planting
- HOA or municipal landscape requirements
Provided for general planning. Confirm requirements for your specific property and situation.