Outdoor Garden Design Feedback Questionnaire

1. Outdoor Garden Design Feedback Questionnaire

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the garden space for the I AM charity in Manchester. Your feedback will guide the RHS Bridgewater design team in creating an enjoyable and inclusive outdoor environment. Please select the options that apply or provide brief responses where indicated.

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* 1. What is most important to you in an outdoor space? (Select up to two options)

Peaceful and quiet areas

Spaces with natural sounds (e.g., water or birds)

Bright, colourful plants

Safe and accessible pathways

Areas for sitting and relaxing

Opportunities to interact with nature (like touching plants, watching insects)

Areas for movement or physical activities

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* 2. How comfortable are you with different sensory experiences in a garden?

Sounds:

I like having sounds around (like water, birds, or wind chimes).

I prefer a quieter space without many sounds.

I’m okay with both.

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* 3. How comfortable are you with different sensory experiences in a garden?

Textures:

I enjoy touching plants or different textures (like smooth stones, soft grass).

I prefer to look but not touch.

I’m okay with both.

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* 4. How comfortable are you with different sensory experiences in a garden?

Smells:

I like scented plants (like flowers or herbs).

I prefer unscented plants or very mild scents.

I’m okay with both.

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* 5. How important is it for you to have quiet areas in the garden?

Very important

Somewhat important

Neutral

Not very important

Not at all important

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* 6. Garden Features

Do you or your child have any preferences for the types of seating in the garden?

Benches with back support

Seats on the ground, like grassy or cushioned areas

Swing chairs or hammocks

Spaces to sit alone

Spaces to sit in small groups

No preference

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* 7. Are there any specific features you or your child would like to see in the garden? (Select all that apply)

Water features (like a small pond, fountain, or birdbath)

Raised beds with plants that are easy to reach and touch

A sensory path with different textures underfoot (like sand, pebbles, grass)

Shade areas for sun protection

Open spaces for running or moving around

Sheltered areas for when it rains or if it’s too sunny

Other (please specify):

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* 8. Would you prefer any specific colours in the garden space?

I like bright, vibrant colours

I prefer softer, more muted colours

I don’t have a colour preference

Other (please specify):

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* 9. Activities and Accessibility

Are there any specific activities or functions you’d like the garden to support? (Select all that apply)

Space for quiet reflection or meditation

Group activities or social gatherings

Creative activities (like painting, drawing, or crafting)

Movement-based activities (like yoga, stretching, or dance)

Gardening activities (like planting, watering, or harvesting)

Other (please specify):

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* 10. Would you or your child be interested in learning about the plants in the garden?

Yes, we’d enjoy learning more about the plants and wildlife.

No, we prefer just to enjoy the space without additional information.

Maybe, if there is an easy way to learn about them.

Outdoor Garden Design Feedback Questionnaire

1. Outdoor Garden Design Feedback Questionnaire

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* 1. What is most important to you in an outdoor space? (Select up to two options)

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* 2. How comfortable are you with different sensory experiences in a garden?Sounds:

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* 3. How comfortable are you with different sensory experiences in a garden?Textures:

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* 4. How comfortable are you with different sensory experiences in a garden?Smells:

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* 5. How important is it for you to have quiet areas in the garden?

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* 6. Garden FeaturesDo you or your child have any preferences for the types of seating in the garden?

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* 7. Are there any specific features you or your child would like to see in the garden? (Select all that apply)

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* 8. Would you prefer any specific colours in the garden space?

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* 9. Activities and AccessibilityAre there any specific activities or functions you’d like the garden to support? (Select all that apply)

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* 10. Would you or your child be interested in learning about the plants in the garden?

* 2. How comfortable are you with different sensory experiences in a garden?

Sounds:

* 3. How comfortable are you with different sensory experiences in a garden?

Textures:

* 4. How comfortable are you with different sensory experiences in a garden?

Smells:

* 6. Garden Features

Do you or your child have any preferences for the types of seating in the garden?

* 9. Activities and Accessibility

Are there any specific activities or functions you’d like the garden to support? (Select all that apply)