Backyard quotes staged from clear-up through to planting
Landscaping jobs read better in phases, customers understand a quote that moves from prep and lawn to beds and mulch, not one vague “garden makeover” line.
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Section plan
Example job
Backyard prep, ready-lawn and planting
Overgrown 80 m² backyard in Christchurch: strip weeds and old pavers, level for ready-lawn, plant a native border along the fence, and mulch garden beds.
Scope lines and quote items below show how this job would be structured in Tradient. Wording and prices stay fully editable for the job in front of you.
What the customer sees
Clear weeds, rubble and unwanted vegetation
Remove weeds, self-seeded shrubs and loose rubble from the backyard, and stack green waste for disposal.
Strip and dispose of old pavers and edging
Lift failed pavers and plastic edging, load for disposal, and leave a clean surface for regrading.
Regrade soil and prepare for ready-lawn
Spread and level imported topsoil, compact lightly, and prepare a smooth base ready for turf laying.
Lay ready-lawn turf and initial watering
Lay ready-lawn in staggered joints, roll for contact, and water in on completion with care instructions for the owner.
Plant native border along rear fence
Dig planting pits along the fence line, plant agreed native specimens at correct spacing, and backfill with compost mix.
Mulch garden beds and tidy edges
Apply bark mulch to planted beds, define lawn edges, and remove all green waste and packaging from site.
How you price it
| Description | Unit |
|---|---|
| Labour, landscaping | day |
| Ready-lawn turf | m² |
| Topsoil and compost | fixed price |
| Plants, native border | fixed price |
| Mulch and edging materials | fixed price |
| Green waste disposal | job |
Browse the full landscapers template library for more scope and item wording for landscapers.
Questions this quote should answer
Clear scope lines head off the questions landscapers hear on every job. These are the ones this example is written to address.
How long before we can walk on the new lawn?
What happens in a dry spell after laying?
Are plants guaranteed if they fail to establish?
Is irrigation included or just hand-watering on day one?
How this job is structured
6 scope lines and 6 quote items for a typical landscaper job, ready to adjust on site and send for signature.
Section plan
Tradient for landscapers
Yes, break work into staged scope lines each with its own price so customers see the shape of the project.
Keep exploring this quoting workflow
Turn the next backyard prep, ready-lawn and planting into a quote while the details are still fresh
Start with landscapers scope and quote-item wording, tailor it to the actual job, set your own prices and send one clear version for the customer to review and sign.