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Practical LLM: Landscaper Yard Plan

Turn a client note and square footage into a seasonal maintenance plan and materials list.

Published January 8, 2026

What you are practicing

Turn quick client notes into a structured plan with materials and a short proposal.

Can You Guess?

Client note: 'Front yard 1,500 sq ft, full sun, wants low water use.' What should you ask the model to include?

Yard plan prompt pattern

Follow the steps and watch each checkpoint light up as you progress.

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Step 1: Site details

Square footage, sun/shade, irrigation, slope, region.

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Step 2: Seasonal tasks

Spring/fall prep, mowing/edging cadence, watering guidance.

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Step 3: Plant + hardscape options

Drought-tolerant picks, mulch/rock options, edging.

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Step 4: Materials and proposal

Quantities, estimated hours, and a short client-facing paragraph.

Draft a yard plan

  • List footage, sun/shade, irrigation, and client goals.
  • Prompt: “You are a landscaper. Create a seasonal plan with tasks, drought-friendly plant options, and a materials list with quantities. Add a short proposal paragraph.”
  • Review quantities against your supplier prices and adjust.
  • Key Takeaways

    • Supply site conditions so the model can tailor tasks.
    • Ask for materials and hours to price fast.
    • End with a client-ready paragraph you can send.

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    Lesson: Practical LLM: Landscaper Yard Plan