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Lesson 7: Basic Gardening & Outdoor Maintenance - Template

Garden Assessment Worksheet

Sunlight Mapping

Property address: _______________________________________

Assessment date: _______________________________________

Area
Morning Sun
Midday Sun
Afternoon Sun
Total Hours
Classification
Front yard
□ Yes □ No
□ Yes □ No
□ Yes □ No
□ Full □ Partial □ Shade
Back yard
□ Yes □ No
□ Yes □ No
□ Yes □ No
□ Full □ Partial □ Shade
Side yard (L)
□ Yes □ No
□ Yes □ No
□ Yes □ No
□ Full □ Partial □ Shade
Side yard (R)
□ Yes □ No
□ Yes □ No
□ Yes □ No
□ Full □ Partial □ Shade
Patio/deck
□ Yes □ No
□ Yes □ No
□ Yes □ No
□ Full □ Partial □ Shade
Other:
□ Yes □ No
□ Yes □ No
□ Yes □ No
□ Full □ Partial □ Shade

Notes on seasonal variations: _______________________________________

Soil Assessment

Soil test results (if available): - pH level: _______ - Nitrogen (N): □ Low □ Medium □ High - Phosphorus (P): □ Low □ Medium □ High - Potassium (K): □ Low □ Medium □ High

Simple soil test: 1. Take a handful of moist soil and squeeze it. 2. Open your hand. Does it: □ Hold its shape firmly (clay) □ Hold shape but crumbles when poked (loam) □ Fall apart immediately (sandy)

Drainage test: 1. Dig hole 30cm deep and fill with water. 2. After it drains, refill and time how long it takes to drain. 3. Results: _______ minutes to drain

Soil classification: □ Clay □ Sandy □ Loam □ Chalky □ Peaty □ Mixed

Recommended amendments: _______________________________________

Existing Plant Inventory

Plant
Location
Condition
Maintenance Needs
Keep/Remove
□ Good □ Fair □ Poor
□ Keep □ Remove
□ Good □ Fair □ Poor
□ Keep □ Remove
□ Good □ Fair □ Poor
□ Keep □ Remove
□ Good □ Fair □ Poor
□ Keep □ Remove
□ Good □ Fair □ Poor
□ Keep □ Remove
□ Good □ Fair □ Poor
□ Keep □ Remove

Hardscape Assessment

Feature
Material
Condition
Repair Needed
Priority
Paths
□ Good □ Fair □ Poor
□ High □ Medium □ Low
Patio
□ Good □ Fair □ Poor
□ High □ Medium □ Low
Deck
□ Good □ Fair □ Poor
□ High □ Medium □ Low
Fencing
□ Good □ Fair □ Poor
□ High □ Medium □ Low
Retaining walls
□ Good □ Fair □ Poor
□ High □ Medium □ Low
Shed/outbuildings
□ Good □ Fair □ Poor
□ High □ Medium □ Low
Other:
□ Good □ Fair □ Poor
□ High □ Medium □ Low

Problem Areas

Issue
Location
Severity
Possible Solutions
Priority
Drainage problems
□ Minor □ Moderate □ Severe
□ High □ Medium □ Low
Erosion
□ Minor □ Moderate □ Severe
□ High □ Medium □ Low
Invasive plants
□ Minor □ Moderate □ Severe
□ High □ Medium □ Low
Pest issues
□ Minor □ Moderate □ Severe
□ High □ Medium □ Low
Privacy concerns
□ Minor □ Moderate □ Severe
□ High □ Medium □ Low
Other:
□ Minor □ Moderate □ Severe
□ High □ Medium □ Low

Lawn Care Plan

Lawn Details

Total lawn area: _______ m²

Grass type (if known): _______________________________________

Current condition: □ Excellent □ Good □ Fair □ Poor

Main issues: □ Moss □ Weeds □ Bare patches □ Thatch □ Compaction □ Other: _______

Mowing Schedule

Month
Frequency
Height
Notes
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Lawn Maintenance Calendar

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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Watering
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Lawn Repair Plan

Areas needing repair: _______________________________________

Repair method: □ Overseeding □ Patching □ Returfing □ Other: _______

Materials needed: - [ ] Grass seed (type: _______) - [ ] Topsoil - [ ] Fertilizer - [ ] Turf (if returfing) - [ ] Other: _______________________________________

Procedure notes: _______________________________________

Outdoor Structure Maintenance Plan

Fence Maintenance

Fence type: □ Wood □ Vinyl □ Metal □ Composite □ Other: _______

Total length: _______ m

Age: _______ years

Current condition: □ Excellent □ Good □ Fair □ Poor

Section
Issues
Repair Needed
Materials Required
Priority
□ High □ Medium □ Low
□ High □ Medium □ Low
□ High □ Medium □ Low

Maintenance schedule: - Cleaning: Every _______ months - Inspection: Every _______ months - Treatment/staining: Every _______ years

Deck/Patio Maintenance

Type: □ Wood deck □ Composite deck □ Concrete patio □ Stone patio □ Brick patio □ Other: _______

Size: _______ m²

Age: _______ years

Current condition: □ Excellent □ Good □ Fair □ Poor

Issue
Location
Repair Needed
Materials Required
Priority
□ High □ Medium □ Low
□ High □ Medium □ Low
□ High □ Medium □ Low

Maintenance schedule: - Cleaning: Every _______ months - Inspection: Every _______ months - Sealing/staining: Every _______ years

Shed/Outbuilding Maintenance

Type: □ Wood □ Metal □ Plastic □ Other: _______

Size: _______ m²

Age: _______ years

Current condition: □ Excellent □ Good □ Fair □ Poor

Component
Issues
Repair Needed
Materials Required
Priority
Roof
□ High □ Medium □ Low
Walls
□ High □ Medium □ Low
Door/windows
□ High □ Medium □ Low
Floor
□ High □ Medium □ Low
Foundation
□ High □ Medium □ Low

Maintenance schedule: - Cleaning: Every _______ months - Inspection: Every _______ months - Treatment/painting: Every _______ years

Seasonal Garden Planner

Spring (March-May)

Priority tasks: 1. _______________________________________ 2. _______________________________________ 3. _______________________________________ 4. _______________________________________ 5. _______________________________________

Plants to add: _______________________________________

Maintenance focus: _______________________________________

Tools and materials needed: _______________________________________

Summer (June-August)

Priority tasks: 1. _______________________________________ 2. _______________________________________ 3. _______________________________________ 4. _______________________________________ 5. _______________________________________

Plants to add: _______________________________________

Maintenance focus: _______________________________________

Tools and materials needed: _______________________________________

Autumn (September-November)

Priority tasks: 1. _______________________________________ 2. _______________________________________ 3. _______________________________________ 4. _______________________________________ 5. _______________________________________

Plants to add: _______________________________________

Maintenance focus: _______________________________________

Tools and materials needed: _______________________________________

Winter (December-February)

Priority tasks: 1. _______________________________________ 2. _______________________________________ 3. _______________________________________ 4. _______________________________________ 5. _______________________________________

Plants to add: _______________________________________

Maintenance focus: _______________________________________

Tools and materials needed: _______________________________________

Garden Project Planner

Project Details

Project description: _______________________________________

Location: _______________________________________

Size/dimensions: _______________________________________

Budget: £_______

Timeline: Start date: _______ Completion date: _______

Materials List

Item
Quantity
Cost
Source
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
£

Total estimated cost: £_______

Tools Needed

Tool
Own?
Borrow/Rent/Buy
Cost
Notes
□ Yes □ No
£
□ Yes □ No
£
□ Yes □ No
£
□ Yes □ No
£
□ Yes □ No
£

Total tool cost: £_______

Project Steps

Potential challenges: _______________________________________

Contingency plans: _______________________________________

Maintenance Plan After Completion

Regular maintenance needed: _______________________________________

Seasonal considerations: _______________________________________

Long-term care notes: _______________________________________