Separate installation from maintenance. Buyers should instantly understand plant material, hardgoods, labor, and recurring service expectations.
Bid intake & scope definition
| Area / phase | Notes | Included? | Client priority |
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| Site cleanup / prep | | Yes / No | High / Med / Low |
| Plant material | | Yes / No | High / Med / Low |
| Mulch / gravel / soil amendments | | Yes / No | High / Med / Low |
| Edging / drainage / irrigation | | Yes / No | High / Med / Low |
| Maintenance visits | | Yes / No | High / Med / Low |
| Warranty / establishment visits | | Yes / No | High / Med / Low |
Site conditions / assumptions
Before pricing
- Verify access, staging, parking, and working hours.
- Confirm existing conditions, hidden damage, and utility shutoffs.
- List owner-supplied materials or specialty fixtures early.
- Note permit, engineering, HOA, or lender requirements.
Allowance controls
- Mark every allowance and finish selection still pending.
- Write pricing validity period before presenting the estimate.
- Clarify what triggers a change order before work begins.
- Keep one client-facing copy and one internal pricing copy.
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Detailed pricing worksheet
| Line item | Qty / unit | Materials | Labor | Sub / equip. | Markup % | Line total |
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| Mobilization / haul-in | | | | | | |
| Site prep / bed shaping | | | | | | |
| Plant material | | | | | | |
| Soil / compost / amendments | | | | | | |
| Mulch / gravel / rock | | | | | | |
| Edging / border / fabric | | | | | | |
| Irrigation adjustments | | | | | | |
| Install labor | | | | | | |
| Cleanup / disposal | | | | | | |
| Seasonal maintenance package | | | | | | |
| Total estimated price | | | | | | |
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Install assumptions and service terms
Important assumptions
- Live plant material pricing may change based on supplier availability.
- Warranty applies only if watering and establishment instructions are followed.
- Underground utility locates and hidden drainage conditions may affect scope.
- Weather and seasonal conditions affect planting windows.
Customer acceptance
Estimate includes only the materials and services written here. Any added plant quantities, hardscape revisions, or ongoing maintenance beyond the listed package require written approval.
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Use this schedule to manage client expectations after install. It turns vague promises into a visible week-by-week plan.
Week-by-week installation schedule
| Week | Primary activity | Crew / vendor | Client communication note | Complete? |
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| 2 | | | | Yes / No |
| 3 | | | | Yes / No |
| 4 | | | | Yes / No |
| 5 | | | | Yes / No |
| 6 | | | | Yes / No |
| 7 | | | | Yes / No |
| 8 | | | | Yes / No |
| 9 | | | | Yes / No |
| 10 | | | | Yes / No |
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Watering and establishment notes
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Client handoff talking points
- Watering frequency first 30 / 60 / 90 days
- What natural transplant shock looks like
- Who to call before pruning or chemical treatment
- What voids the plant warranty
Seasonal risk reminders
- Freeze / heat events may require schedule changes
- Do not over-water new plantings
- Mulch depth and drainage affect survival
- Document any skipped maintenance visits
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One route sheet per service day. It gives you a clean record of what happened at each property and what needs quoting next.
Weekly / biweekly maintenance route
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Route continuation / follow-up quotes
| Property | Needed follow-up | Quote sent? | Customer notified? | Next visit |
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Common services
- Mow / edge / blow
- Weed control / bed cleanup
- Shrub trimming
- Seasonal color swap
- Irrigation observation
Route discipline
- Photograph anything that may become a change-order or upsell.
- Log gate codes and pet notes clearly.
- Record skipped properties with reason.
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Track exactly what was planted, where, and when. This is your best defense when warranty questions appear months later.
Plant material tracking
| Zone / bed | Plant variety | Qty | Container size | Supplier | Install date | Warranty end | Notes |
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Use one format for installs and recurring service. Customers should be able to see whether they are paying for materials, labor, or seasonal maintenance.
Invoice line items
| Description | Qty / unit | Rate | Amount |
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| Installation labor | | | |
| Plant material | | | |
| Mulch / gravel / amendments | | | |
| Equipment / hauling | | | |
| Recurring maintenance visit | | | |
| Additional service / enhancement | | | |
| Amount due | | | |
Invoice totals
| Summary | Amount |
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| Materials subtotal | |
| Labor subtotal | |
| Sales tax | |
| Prior credits / package payments | |
| Balance due | |
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Progress billing / application of payments
| Cost code / phase | Contract amount | Prior billed | This invoice | Balance remaining |
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| Mobilization / admin | | | | |
| Demolition / prep | | | | |
| Rough work / install | | | | |
| Finish / trim | | | | |
| Punch / closeout | | | | |
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Invoice notes
- For recurring clients, note visit dates and any skipped service reason.
- For installs, list plant warranty start date if applicable.
- Keep enhancement work separate from routine maintenance line items.
Collections / closeout
- Use invoice notes to recommend irrigation fixes or seasonal refreshes.
- Record weather-related delays for commercial properties.
- Attach route sheet or install completion note when billing management companies.
Remittance & receipt
Invoice should be retained with route sheets, plant inventory, and any watering / warranty instructions provided to the client.
Customer receipt / owner representative
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