Landscaping Planting Plan
Overview
Automated generation of planting plans including climate-appropriate plant selection, quantities, spacing, soil preparation requirements, and installation notes. Primary agent: 03000-001 Planting Plan Agent.
Triggers
- Landscape design brief received
- Planting plan requested for zone
- Plant palette change requested
- Soil conditions identified for zone
Prerequisites
- Design brief with landscape intent
- Climate zone and soil analysis data available
- Plant database with climate, soil, and water requirements
- Area measurements and site constraints
Steps
Step 1: Site Analysis
Gather site data for the zone:
- Climate zone, exposure, aspect, wind patterns
- Soil type, pH, drainage, compaction
- Sun/shade patterns throughout the day
- Existing vegetation and removal requirements
- Space constraints including utilities, structures
Step 2: Plant Selection
Select plants appropriate for the zone:
- Filter database for climate and soil appropriate species
- Consider design intent: screening, groundcover, feature planting
- Calculate mature size and spacing requirements
- Check biodiversity and native species requirements
- Verify availability and establishment requirements
Step 3: Layout and Quantities
Generate plant layout and schedule:
- Calculate quantities from area and spacing
- Define layers (canopy, understory, shrub, groundcover)
- Specify sizes (CAL, H, container size)
- Generate plant list with quantities, sizes, spacing
- Include planting method notes for each type
Step 4: Soil Preparation Requirements
Specify soil preparation for the zone:
- Topsoil testing results and required amendments
- pH adjustment requirements
- Organic matter or fertiliser application rates
- Drainage improvement if required
- Grading requirements for planting
Step 5: Establishment and Maintenance Requirements
Document establishment needs:
- Watering requirements during establishment period
- Protection from wind, sun, traffic
- Maintenance schedule during establishment
- Plant health monitoring requirements
- Expected establishment timeline
Success Criteria
- All plants appropriate for climate and zone conditions
- Layout provides layered planting for visual effect
- Quantities accurately calculated from area and spacing
- Soil preparation recommendations based on test results
- Establishment requirements documented for handover
Common Pitfalls
- Inappropriate species for climate → Verify climate zone and hardiness
- Spacing not accounting for mature size → Consider mature size at installation
- No soil preparation specified → All zones require soil improvement
- Establishment period underestimated → Native species may establish in 12-24 months
Cross-References
landscaping-irrigation-design/SKILL.md — Plant water requirements for irrigationlandscaping-maintenance-programme/SKILL.md — Maintenance from planting plan
1---2name: landscaping-planting-plan3description: Automated generation of planting plans including climate-appropriate plant selection, quantities, spacing, and soil preparation requirements4---56# Landscaping Planting Plan78## Overview9Automated generation of planting plans including climate-appropriate plant selection, quantities, spacing, soil preparation requirements, and installation notes. Primary agent: 03000-001 Planting Plan Agent.1011## Triggers12- Landscape design brief received13- Planting plan requested for zone14- Plant palette change requested15- Soil conditions identified for zone1617## Prerequisites18- Design brief with landscape intent19- Climate zone and soil analysis data available20- Plant database with climate, soil, and water requirements21- Area measurements and site constraints2223## Steps2425### Step 1: Site Analysis26Gather site data for the zone:27- Climate zone, exposure, aspect, wind patterns28- Soil type, pH, drainage, compaction29- Sun/shade patterns throughout the day30- Existing vegetation and removal requirements31- Space constraints including utilities, structures3233### Step 2: Plant Selection34Select plants appropriate for the zone:35- Filter database for climate and soil appropriate species36- Consider design intent: screening, groundcover, feature planting37- Calculate mature size and spacing requirements38- Check biodiversity and native species requirements39- Verify availability and establishment requirements4041### Step 3: Layout and Quantities42Generate plant layout and schedule:43- Calculate quantities from area and spacing44- Define layers (canopy, understory, shrub, groundcover)45- Specify sizes (CAL, H, container size)46- Generate plant list with quantities, sizes, spacing47- Include planting method notes for each type4849### Step 4: Soil Preparation Requirements50Specify soil preparation for the zone:51- Topsoil testing results and required amendments52- pH adjustment requirements53- Organic matter or fertiliser application rates54- Drainage improvement if required55- Grading requirements for planting5657### Step 5: Establishment and Maintenance Requirements58Document establishment needs:59- Watering requirements during establishment period60- Protection from wind, sun, traffic61- Maintenance schedule during establishment62- Plant health monitoring requirements63- Expected establishment timeline6465## Success Criteria66- All plants appropriate for climate and zone conditions67- Layout provides layered planting for visual effect68- Quantities accurately calculated from area and spacing69- Soil preparation recommendations based on test results70- Establishment requirements documented for handover7172## Common Pitfalls731. Inappropriate species for climate → Verify climate zone and hardiness742. Spacing not accounting for mature size → Consider mature size at installation753. No soil preparation specified → All zones require soil improvement764. Establishment period underestimated → Native species may establish in 12-24 months7778## Cross-References79- `landscaping-irrigation-design/SKILL.md` — Plant water requirements for irrigation80- `landscaping-maintenance-programme/SKILL.md` — Maintenance from planting plan
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