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Everything you need to know about managing your lawn care business with Gardener Master Pro.

Getting Started

1Sign Up with Google

Click “Get Started” or “Sign In” and authenticate with your Google account. Your account will be created automatically with a 7-day free trial.

2Set Up Your Business

After signing in, you'll be guided through onboarding where you'll enter your business name. You can update this later in Settings → Business Settings.

3Add Your First Client

Navigate to Clients in the sidebar and click “New Client”. Enter their name, contact details, and address. You can also add notes for special instructions.

4Create Your First Job

Go to Jobs and click “New Job”. Select a client, set the date and time, add a description, and optionally assign it to a staff member. You're ready to work!

Dashboard Overview

Your dashboard is your command center. At a glance, you can see:

Key Metrics
Total revenue, active jobs, pending invoices, and team size
Recent Activity
Latest jobs, invoices, and client updates
Alerts
Overdue invoices, low inventory, and unassigned recurring jobs
Today's Jobs
Quick view of jobs scheduled for today

Managing Jobs

Creating a Job

From the Jobs page, click “New Job” and fill in:

  • Client – Select from your existing clients
  • Title & Description – What work will be done
  • Date & Time – When the job is scheduled
  • Assigned Staff – Who will complete the work (optional)
  • Estimated Cost – Quote for the client

Job Status Workflow

Quoted
Scheduled
In Progress
Completed
Invoiced

Calendar View

Access the visual calendar from Jobs → Calendar. See all scheduled jobs at a glance, color-coded by status. Click any job to view details or edit.

Recurring Jobs

Set up recurring jobs for regular clients (weekly mowing, monthly maintenance, etc.):

  1. Go to the client's detail page
  2. Click “Add Recurring Job”
  3. Choose frequency: Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly
  4. Set start date and optional end date
  5. Optionally assign a default staff member

Jobs are auto-generated up to 90 days in advance.

Job Photos

Upload before/after photos on any job. Great for documentation and showing clients your work quality. Photos are stored securely and attached to the job record.

Client Management

Keep all your client information organized in one place:

  • Contact Details – Name, email, phone, and address
  • Job History – View all past and upcoming jobs for each client
  • Payment Status – Track total revenue and outstanding invoices
  • Notes – Add special instructions or preferences
  • Recurring Jobs – Set up and manage recurring services

Inventory Tracking

Track supplies, materials, and equipment. Never run out of essential items.

Add Inventory Items

Name, SKU, current stock, minimum level, cost price, and selling price.

Low Stock Alerts

Get notified when items fall below minimum stock levels.

Track Usage

Record materials used on each job. Stock automatically deducted.

Stock Adjustments

Manual adjustments for restocking or corrections with notes.

Expense Tracking

Record all business expenses to track profitability:

  • Categories: Supplies, Fuel, Equipment, Maintenance, etc.
  • Link to Inventory: Expenses for supplies can auto-update stock levels
  • Receipt Upload: Attach photos or scans of receipts
  • Payment Method: Track how expenses were paid
  • Expense Reports: Analyze spending by category and time period

Invoicing

Creating an Invoice

  1. Go to Invoices → New Invoice
  2. Select a client and one or more completed jobs
  3. Line items (labor + materials) are auto-populated from jobs
  4. Add tax if applicable, set due date
  5. Save as Draft or Send to client

Invoice Status

DraftSentPaidOverdueCancelled

💡 Pro Tip

When you mark a job as “Completed”, you can quickly create an invoice right from the job detail page!

Reports & Analytics

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Sales Report

Revenue over time, top clients, invoice status breakdown

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Financial Report

Income vs expenses, profit margins, cash flow

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Expense Report

Spending by category, trends, largest expenses

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Staff Report

Jobs per staff, revenue generated, performance

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Job Report

Job status distribution, completion rates, trends

User Roles & Permissions

OWNERFull Access
Complete control over the business account. Can manage subscription, billing, invite users, and access all features including audit logs.
MANAGEROperational Access
Can manage clients, jobs, inventory, expenses, and invoices. Can view all reports. Cannot manage subscription, billing, or invite new users.
STAFFLimited Access
Can view and update jobs assigned to them. Can record inventory usage and view their notifications. Cannot access clients, invoices, reports, or settings.

Settings

Profile

Update your name and notification preferences

All users

Team Management

Invite team members, assign roles, set hourly rates

Owner only

Business Settings

Business name, contact info, tax settings

Owner only

Subscription

View plan, upgrade, manage billing via Stripe

Owner only

Service Templates

Create reusable templates for common services

Owner & Manager

Audit Log

Track all changes made to your account

Owner only

Notifications

Stay informed with in-app notifications for:

  • Job assignments (for staff)
  • Low inventory alerts
  • Overdue invoice reminders
  • Payment received confirmations
  • Recurring jobs generated

Access notifications from the bell icon in the header, or go to Notifications in the sidebar.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I invite team members?

Go to Settings → Team Management. Enter their email address and select a role (Manager or Staff). They'll receive an email invitation to join your account.

Can I change my subscription plan?

Yes! Go to Settings → Subscription. You can upgrade or downgrade anytime. Changes take effect immediately, with prorated billing.

How do I cancel a recurring job?

Go to the client's page, find the recurring job in the list, and click the menu to deactivate or delete it. Existing generated jobs won't be affected.

What happens to my data if I cancel?

Your data is retained for 30 days after cancellation. You can export your data anytime from Settings. After 30 days, data is permanently deleted.

How do I record materials used on a job?

On the job detail page, scroll to 'Materials Used' and click 'Add Item'. Select from your inventory, enter quantity used. Stock is automatically deducted.

Can I customize invoice templates?

Invoice layout is standardized for now. You can add your business name and notes. Custom templates are on our roadmap!

Still Need Help?

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