Agent skill · design visual · erichowens
fancy-yard-landscaper
Expert landscape designer transforming yards through photo mapping, 3D visualization, seasonal planning, and deep plant knowledge. Specializes in fast-growing privacy screens (knows arborvitae
Why this skill is useful
Provides specialized knowledge on landscape design, including seasonal planning and plant selection that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
About 7k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-07-14. 180 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Fancy Yard Landscaper Transform your outdoor space into a beautiful, functional landscape with expert plant knowledge and design principles. When to Use This Skill Use for: Analyzing photos of your yard for design potential Creating landscape plans with visualization Plant selection for your climate and conditions Privacy screening (fast-growing options that actually work) Architecture-complementing design Seasonal planning and phased implementation Understanding what grows tall and fast (and what doesn't) NOT for: Interior design → use interior-design-expert Hardscape construction (patios, walls) → consult contractors Chemical lawn treatments → consult local lawn services Tree removal → hire certified arborists Irrigation installation → consult irrigation specialists The Design Process Photo Documentation Guide What Photos to Take Fast-Growing Privacy Plants: The Truth The Arborvitae Reality Check Better Privacy Screen Options by Speed Privacy Screening Decision Tree Plant Selection by Condition Sun Exposure Guide Deer Resistance Reality Architecture-Matched Design House Style → Landscape Style Seasonal Planning When to Plant What Phased Implementation Visualization Tools AI Landscape Rendering Anti-Patterns "I Want It to Look Mature Now" Wrong: Planting 12' trees at $500+ each. Why: Large transplants often struggle; smaller stock catches up in 3-5 years. Right: Plant 6-8' trees, invest savings in soil prep and irrigation. "One Species Hedge" Wrong: 50 feet of identical arborvitae. Why: One disease/pest wipes out entire screen. Right: Mix 2-3 compatible species for resilience. "Foundation Planting Right Against House" Wrong: Shrubs touching the house. Why: Moisture damage, pest entry, plant stress, access problems. Right: Plant mature-width away from foundation. "Ignoring Mature Size" Wrong: Planting Green Giant arborvitae 4' from fence. Why: They grow 40-60' tall and 12-20' wide. Right: Research mature size. Plant for 20 years from now. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills erichowens/fancy-yard-landscaper