Sun & Shade

• [ ] Summer sun exposure considered (mid-day + late afternoon)
• [ ] Winter sun exposure considered
• [ ] Existing canopy impact noted
• [ ] Structures casting shade considered
• [ ] Microclimates identified

Water

• [ ] Downspouts identified
• [ ] Surface runoff direction observed
• [ ] Low points mapped
• [ ] Compaction areas noted
• [ ] Erosion signs documented
• [ ] Infiltration potential assessed
• [ ] Overflow paths considered

Soil

• [ ] Texture assessed (clay/silt/sand/loam)
• [ ] Compaction assessed Organic matter level considered
• [ ] Biological activity observed
• [ ] Drainage behavior considered Existing mulch / ground cover evaluated

Topography