Garden Planner Spreadsheet | Landscaping Budget Tracker | Project Design (Excel Download)

Dreaming of a beautiful garden but dreading the chaos of quotes, costs and to-dos? The Ultimate Garden Transformation Control Centre keeps your entire project — budget, timeline, quotes, design, planting and aftercare — in one calm, premium spreadsheet. No more scattered notes and surprise costs. Just a clear plan, from first idea to final flourish._x000d_ _x000d_ ---------------------------------------------------------------------_x000d_ 3. WHAT'S INCLUDED_x000d_ ---------------------------------------------------------------------_x000d_ A premium 12-tab Excel workbook, ready to use:_x000d_ _x000d_ 🌿 Dashboard — your whole project at a glance: budget, progress, risk and an auto Green/Amber/Red health rating_x000d_ 💷 Budget Tracker — estimated vs quoted vs actual costs, automatic variance and totals, plus a built-in change/variations log_x000d_ 📅 Project Timeline — every stage with progress bars, overdue alerts and a visual month-by-month timeline_x000d_ 🤝 Contractor Quotes — compare landscapers and suppliers on price, insurance, warranty and reviews with a clear value score_x000d_ ✏️ Garden Design Planner — map each zone, surface, feature and style_x000d_ 🌸 Planting Planner — ornamental and edible planting together, with quantities, seasons, sowing and harvest dates_x000d_ 🗓️ Maintenance Calendar — a year-round care plan where the current month auto-highlights_x000d_ 🪴 Outdoor Living Planner — plan pergolas, outdoor kitchens, fire pits and hot tubs with budget vs actual_x000d_ 🚚 Materials & Deliveries — track orders, delivery dates and long-lead items with delay alerts_x000d_ 🛠️ Issues & Snagging — risks, defects, warranties and actions in one simple log_x000d_ 📈 ROI Estimator — sanity-check your spend against value uplift and lifestyle gain_x000d_ ⚙️ Setup — choose your currency and customise every dropdown list_x000d_ _x000d_ Plus a beginner-friendly Quick Start PDF guide._x000d_ _x000d_ ---------------------------------------------------------------------_x000d_ 4. WHO IT'S FOR_x000d_ ---------------------------------------------------------------------_x000d_ - Homeowners planning a garden makeover or full landscaping project_x000d_ - Anyone managing a patio, decking, fencing or turf project_x000d_ - People adding outdoor living features — pergolas, kitchens, fire pits, hot tubs_x000d_ - Keen gardeners planning borders, planting schemes or a kitchen garden_x000d_ - Budget-conscious planners who want to avoid hidden cost creep_x000d_ - Beginners who want a ready-made system, not a blank spreadsheet_x000d_ _x000d_ ---------------------------------------------------------------------_x000d_ 5. KEY BENEFITS_x000d_ ---------------------------------------------------------------------_x000d_ - See your whole project on one Dashboard, updated automatically_x000d_ - Stay in control of your budget and spot overspends before they grow_x000d_ - Compare contractors properly and choose with confidence_x000d_ - Never miss a delivery or let a long-lead item delay the build_x000d_ - Plan beautiful, season-spanning planting (flowers and food)_x000d_ - Keep every decision, quote and snag in one trusted place_x000d_ - Feel calm and organised from first idea to final snagging_x000d_ _x000d_ ---------------------------------------------------------------------_x000d_ 6. HOW IT WORKS_x000d_ ---------------------------------------------------------------------_x000d_ 1. Download and save your own copy of the Excel workbook._x000d_ 2. Set your currency on the Setup tab._x000d_ 3. Fill in the soft-yellow cells — everything else calculates for you._x000d_ 4. Watch the Dashboard update as your project progresses._x000d_ It comes pre-filled with realistic example data so you can see exactly how it works, then simply type over it with your own._x000d_ _x000d_ ---------------------------------------------------------------------_x000d_ 7. FILE TYPES INCLUDED_x000d_ ---------------------------------------------------------------------_x000d_ - 1 x Excel workbook (.xlsx) — 12 tabs_x000d_ - 1 x Quick Start Guide (PDF)_x000d_ _x000d_ ---------------------------------------------------------------------_x000d_ 8. IMPORTANT NOTES_x000d_ ---------------------------------------------------------------------_x000d_ - Built and tested in Microsoft Excel for the full experience (colour coding,_x000d_ dropdowns, progress bars and the auto dashboard)._x000d_ - This is a digital download — nothing physical is shipped._x000d_ - This is a planning and organisation template only. It does not replace advice_x000d_ from qualified landscapers, surveyors, electricians, structural engineers or_x000d_ planning professionals._x000d_ - Personal use. Please don't resell or redistribute the files._x000d_ _x000d_ (Note: a Google Sheets version is not included yet. We only advertise formats_x000d_ we've actually built and tested — so this listing intentionally does not claim_x000d_ Google Sheets compatibility.)