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Daily Job Site Setup & Documentation for Landscaping

The Daily Job Site Setup & Documentation workflow supports landscaping contractors by standardizing daily preparation and progress reporting. It includes staging plants and materials, checking site access, verifying safety protocols, and documenting work completed. By following this process, landscaping companies reduce miscommunication, prevent delays, and improve efficiency. Clients benefit from transparency and confidence in progress. Teams gain accountability and consistency. With this workflow in place, landscaping contractors can protect margins, strengthen trust, and deliver projects on time.

Unlock gates and irrigation access points

Walk plant zones for tools, hazards, or damage

Post pesticide, irrigation, or mulch use signage

Set out tools, soil, plants, edging, and mulch

Review mulch, irrigation, and planting order

Track landscapers’ clock-in and job phase

Discuss chemical use, sun exposure, hydration

Confirm plant delivery or site walk scheduled

Photograph planting areas and soil prep

Record weather impact on planting or irrigation

Record crew, irrigation subs, and planting gear

Log delivery timing issues or gate delay

Update planting completion and install status

Lock irrigation tools, plants, and soil

Unlock gates and irrigation access points

Walk plant zones for tools, hazards, or damage

Post pesticide, irrigation, or mulch use signage

Set out tools, soil, plants, edging, and mulch

Review mulch, irrigation, and planting order

Track landscapers’ clock-in and job phase

Discuss chemical use, sun exposure, hydration

Confirm plant delivery or site walk scheduled

Photograph planting areas and soil prep

Record weather impact on planting or irrigation

Record crew, irrigation subs, and planting gear

Log delivery timing issues or gate delay

Update planting completion and install status

Lock irrigation tools, plants, and soil