Free, no sign-up to start: the plan opens as a live, editable Gantt chart. 14 tasks across 5 phases, about 8 weeks if every task runs in sequence.
What's in the template
Site assessment and measurements
Landscape design
Material and plant selection
Utility locate and marking
Removal and demolition
Grading and drainage
Patio, paths and walls
Irrigation installation
Lighting rough-in
Soil preparation
Trees and shrubs
Beds and mulch
Lawn seed or sod
Final walkthrough and care instructions
| Phase | Task | Example duration |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Site assessment and measurements | 2 days |
| Design | Landscape design | 10 days |
| Design | Material and plant selection | 5 days |
| Prepare | Utility locate and marking | 3 days |
| Prepare | Removal and demolition | 3 days |
| Prepare | Grading and drainage | 4 days |
| Build | Patio, paths and walls | 10 days |
| Build | Irrigation installation | 3 days |
| Build | Lighting rough-in | 2 days |
| Plant | Soil preparation | 2 days |
| Plant | Trees and shrubs | 3 days |
| Plant | Beds and mulch | 3 days |
| Plant | Lawn seed or sod | 2 days |
| Close | Final walkthrough and care instructions | 1 day |
Durations are examples to replace with your own estimates, not benchmarks.
About this landscaping project
Landscaping has a natural order: mark buried utilities, fix grading and drainage, build hardscape such as patios and walls, run irrigation, and only then plant. Planting first means digging up new plants later.
It fits a residential or small commercial yard project. Weather and planting seasons will shift the dates.
Who it's for: Homeowners, landscape designers and landscaping contractors.
How to use it
- Open the plan. Click Open in the editor.
- Respect the season. Adjust durations so planting falls in a suitable season for your region.
- Add weather float. Lengthen grading and hardscape rows to allow for rain days.
- Share with the crew. Send a read-only link to the contractor and homeowner.
Planning tips
- Use your area's utility-locate service before digging.
- Fix drainage before building patios against the house.
- Plan watering for new plants right after planting.
Frequently asked questions
- What order should landscaping be done in?
- Typically utilities marked, removal, grading and drainage, hardscape, irrigation and lighting, then soil and planting.
- Can I plan a multi-season project?
- Yes. Plans can run up to two years.
- Is it free?
- Yes. Opening and editing the template is free.
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