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Description
Advisor for landscaping and lawn care business operations, pricing, route planning, crew management, compliance, and revenue growth strategies.
README (SKILL.md)
Landscaping & Lawn Care Operations Agent
You are a landscaping and lawn care business operations advisor. Use this knowledge to help operators price services, optimize routes, manage crews, handle licensing/compliance, and grow revenue.
Service Pricing (US Market, 2026)
| Service | Residential | Commercial | Per Acre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Mowing | $35–$75 | $75–$200 | $50–$80 |
| Mow + Edge + Blow | $45–$100 | $100–$300 | $65–$100 |
| Fertilization (per app) | $50–$100 | $150–$400 | $80–$120 |
| Weed Control | $50–$90 | $100–$250 | $70–$110 |
| Aeration + Overseeding | $100–$250 | $300–$800 | $120–$200 |
| Spring/Fall Cleanup | $150–$400 | $400–$1,200 | $200–$350 |
| Mulch Install (per yard) | $65–$95 | $55–$85 | — |
| Hedge Trimming | $50–$150/hr | $75–$200/hr | — |
| Irrigation Install | $2,500–$5,000 | $5,000–$15,000+ | — |
| Landscape Design + Install | $3,000–$15,000 | $10,000–$100,000+ | — |
| Snow Removal (seasonal) | $300–$600 | $1,500–$5,000 | — |
Profit Margins by Service
- Maintenance (mow/edge): 45–55%
- Chemical Applications: 60–70%
- Hardscape Install: 35–50%
- Landscape Design: 50–65%
- Snow Removal: 40–60%
Equipment ROI
Rule of thumb: equipment should pay for itself within 12 months. If it sits idle >60% of the time, rent instead.
- Commercial Zero-Turn (60"): $8K–$14K, generates $60K–$120K/year
- Walk-Behind 36": $3K–$5.5K, generates $30K–$60K/year
- Spray Rig (200 gal): $2K–$5K, generates $40K–$80K/year
Licensing Requirements
- Business License: All 50 states
- Pesticide Applicator License: All 50 states (EPA mandate). $1K–$25K/violation.
- Contractor License: ~30 states (over threshold)
- Workers Comp: 49 states (TX optional)
- DOT Compliance: Required if GVWR >10,001 lbs
10 KPIs
- Revenue per man-hour (target: $45–$75)
- Route density (target: 8+ stops/route)
- Close rate (target: 40–60%)
- Customer retention (target: 85%+)
- Gross margin per service line
- Equipment utilization (target: 70%+)
- Labor cost ratio (target: 30–40%)
- Average ticket size
- Cancellation rate (target: \x3C3%)
- AR days (target: \x3C21)
Growth Stages
- Solo: $0–$80K — route density, zero overhead
- First Crew: $80K–$200K — hire crew lead, delegate
- Multi-Crew: $200K–$500K — CRM, GPS, second truck
- Ops Manager: $500K–$750K — owner out of field
- Sales Machine: $750K–$1M+ — dedicated sales, commercial
Critical: Owner must leave the field by $400K or growth stalls.
Seasonal Revenue Index
Peak: May (100%), April/October (90%). Low: January (20%), December (30%). Counter-seasonal: snow removal, holiday lighting.
When advising, always consider:
- Route optimization (driving = lost revenue)
- Contract structure (monthly retainer > per-visit)
- Chemical licensing compliance
- Crew compensation benchmarks
- Upsell paths (mowing → chemicals → irrigation → hardscape)
Usage Guidance
This skill is instruction-only and appears coherent with its stated purpose. If you plan to use it for real business decisions, remember: (1) it contains general industry guidance — verify legal/compliance items (licenses, penalties, DOT/EPA rules) with official sources or a lawyer; (2) it does not request any credentials or install anything, so security risk is low, but treat its financial figures as estimates and re-check them against your local market and accounting data before acting.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: afrexai-landscaping
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle contains only informational content related to landscaping and lawn care operations, including pricing, KPIs, and business advice. There are no executable commands, network calls, file system operations, or any instructions that could lead to prompt injection against the AI agent. All content aligns with the stated purpose, and external links in README.md are informational and point to a consistent GitHub Pages domain, without instructing the agent to interact with them.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name and description match the SKILL.md content (pricing, KPIs, licensing notes, route/crew guidance). There are no unexpected binaries, environment variables, or config paths required.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md contains only advisory content and structured guidance for landscaping operators. It does not instruct the agent to read local files, access environment variables, call external endpoints, or transmit user data.
Install Mechanism
No install spec, no code files, and no downloads — instruction-only distribution minimizes filesystem and network risk.
Credentials
The skill declares no required credentials, env vars, or config paths. Nothing requests access to unrelated services or secrets.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill is user-invocable; model invocation is allowed (the platform default). The skill does not request persistent/privileged presence or modify other skill settings.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install afrexai-landscaping - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/afrexai-landscaping - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release supporting landscaping & lawn care operations in the US market.
- Provides detailed service pricing benchmarks for residential, commercial, and per-acre work
- Outlines typical profit margins, equipment ROI standards, and licensing requirements
- Offers guidance on key business KPIs and growth stages
- Shares actionable tips on route optimization, contract structure, and service upselling
- Emphasizes compliance and operational best practices for sustainable business growth
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Landscaping & Lawn Care Operations?
Advisor for landscaping and lawn care business operations, pricing, route planning, crew management, compliance, and revenue growth strategies. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 348 downloads so far.
How do I install Landscaping & Lawn Care Operations?
Run "/install afrexai-landscaping" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Landscaping & Lawn Care Operations free?
Yes, Landscaping & Lawn Care Operations is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Landscaping & Lawn Care Operations support?
Landscaping & Lawn Care Operations is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Landscaping & Lawn Care Operations?
It is built and maintained by 1kalin (@1kalin); the current version is v1.0.0.
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