What to check first
- Map customer or staff movement, seating, signs, doors, service access, sun, wind, cleaning schedule, and where plant debris or water would create a slip risk.
- Define the main job: privacy, shade, low water, rental presentation, resale, or outdoor living.
- Map sun, wind, slope, access, soil, and existing irrigation.
- Separate hardscape, planting, lighting, irrigation, and maintenance requirements.
- Decide what must be done now and what can be phased later.
What not to assume
- Do not replace parts, plants, or products before checking the basic cause.
- Do not compare quotes until the scope, urgency, access, and photos are clear.
- Do not assume advice from cooler climates applies unchanged to July and August in Cyprus.
When this needs more than a quick check
Collect more detail or request help if:
- the garden needs layout changes rather than plant replacement
- poolside, driveway, courtyard, or new-build areas need integrated planning
- you need irrigation before planting
- you are comparing design, installation, and maintenance quotes
Details to collect before requesting help
- photos/video walkthrough of the whole outdoor area
- rough measurements and access constraints
- desired use, style, budget range, and maintenance tolerance
- existing irrigation, lighting, trees, walls, and pool features